Category Archives: campaigns
“Did Perry Even Qualify for Tonight’s Debate?”
Hmmm.
“Pearce recall: Arizona high court declines to block Cortes hearing”
“Roots of ‘Ballot Security’: Dead Voters, Party Fears and Shadowy Tactics”
Interesting NYT piece connected to Bloomberg consultant trial.
“Shading the truth in campaigns? Signature battle on pension initiative filled with accusations”
“Zoeller appeals federal court ruling allowing out-of-state political robo-calls”
See this press release.
Arizona Trial Court Rejects Challenge to Cortes Candidacy in Russell Pearce Recall Case
Following up on this post, a superior court in Arizona has rejected the argument to remove a candidate from the ballot on grounds she was a sham candidate. A snippet:
The court assumes that candidates have run for office… Continue reading
“Retirement adds uncertainty to Juvenile Court race”
This article notes that the Williams-Hunter dispute raising important Bush v. Gore issues is not over.
“Ethics agency proposes training to prevent political funds fraud”
Durkee fallout in CA.
“Ind. Decisions – Bad news for those who still answer their landlines and cells”
Indiana Law Blog: “Federal Judge William T. Lawrence has issued a permanent injunction this afternoon against the enforcement of Indiana’s Automated Dialing Machine Statute (“IADMS”), Ind. Code 24-5-14 with regard to interstate calls made to express political messages.” Link… Continue reading
Scratching Head Department
“Obama campaign helps get signatures for bid to block state early-voting limit”
AP reports.
“Democrats scramble to replace cash; With funds missing or frozen, a campaign treasurer facing charges and an election 14 months away, many go looking for money.”
The LA Times offers this front-page report.
“Perry Blocks Some Reporters on Twitter”
Odd. And ineffective.