Category Archives: campaigns

“DA looking at voter bribery accusations”

September 25, 2011, 9:15 pmcampaigns, chicanery, recall electionsRick Hasen

Daniel Bice’s Milwaukee-Journal Sentinel column begins: Milwaukee County prosecutors have opened a John Doe investigation into voter bribery allegations stemming from last month’s state Senate recall elections, according to sources. Details of the secret investigation are sketchy, but it is… Continue reading

“Newsy” Roundup of Stories on Political Ads on Twitter

September 24, 2011, 9:46 pmcampaignsRick Hasen

Here.

Carl Lewis is Out

September 23, 2011, 9:22 amcampaigns, residencyRick Hasen

No surprise here, as he was out of viable legal options.

Third Circuit, on Rehearing, Keeps Carl Lewis Off the Ballot–And He’s Likely to Stay There

September 22, 2011, 8:41 amcampaigns, residencyRick Hasen

Howard has the details. Thanks to a loyal reader for the pointer. What explains the about face by the third circuit, which just a few days ago issued an order keeping Lewis on the ballot? It seemed to be… Continue reading

“World War III” in the San Fernando Valley, Produced by Hollywood?

September 21, 2011, 9:31 pmcampaignsRick Hasen

Berman-Sherman gets hotter.

“Can a person be a citizen of two states?”

September 19, 2011, 4:57 pmcampaigns, residencyRick Hasen

The Carl Lewis court will hear arguments on this and other questions tomorrow morning in an unusual rehearing.

Three Judge Panel to Rehear Carl Lewis Case Tomorrow

September 19, 2011, 1:29 pmcampaigns, residencyRick Hasen

Richard Winger reports.

Quote of the Day

September 18, 2011, 9:48 pmcampaigns, chicaneryRick Hasen

“”I think it’s going to get really ugly; the legal morass has multiple layers of complexity.” –Joe Birkenstock, commenting to Roll Call on the Durkee campaign treasurer scandal in California MORE: Bloomberg puts the Durkee scandal into the broader context… Continue reading

“Zoeller warns political parties: Do not ‘robo-call’; Letter provides fair warning of Indiana’s telephone privacy laws”

September 16, 2011, 8:06 amcampaignsRick Hasen

The following press release arrived via email: INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Political candidates pulling for votes by “robo-calling” Hoosiers during the upcoming election cycle can expect a swift response from Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller. In a recent letter to political… Continue reading

“A ‘Go To’ Accountant Is Accused of Fraud”

September 14, 2011, 11:23 amcampaigns, chicaneryRick Hasen

NYT: “The latest victim — and so far the most prominent — was Senator Dianne Feinstein, who is up for re-election next year; aides said as much as $5.2 million might be lost. Mrs. Feinstein joins a cast that… Continue reading

“Trial of Election Aide Could Hurt Bloomberg”

September 11, 2011, 8:06 pmcampaigns, chicaneryRick Hasen

NYT: But the defense argues that a crucial element will require an exploration of Mr. Bloomberg’s campaign spending habits and tactics. At issue is why the mayor paid for ballot security in such an indirect fashion: donating $1.2 million… Continue reading

“County clerk announces union donation to cover cost of satellite voting sites”

September 10, 2011, 1:36 pmcampaignsRick Hasen

The Indianapolis Star reports.

“GOP is sour on UAW’s satellite voting donation”

September 9, 2011, 1:14 pmcampaigns, election administrationRick Hasen

Fascinating issue: Can/should election officials take private donations to fund aspects of the voting process, aspects which may help the donors’ political cause?