Following up on the controversy I noted here yesterday, Pew issued the following press release: Statement on Campaign Finance Reform From Rebecca W. Rimel, President & CEO The Pew Charitable Trusts As part of its mission to serve the public… Continue reading

The Election Science Institute (formerly known as “Votewatch”) issued this press release.

Citing to news reports over a recent ruling in Illinois, Howard Bashman asks: If candidates for elective state appellate court judgeships can’t rule on cases involving campaign donors, then who would be willing to donate to such campaigns?

Via Political Wire, see this Newsday report where a surprise write-in candiadate beat an incumbent mayor running unopposed.

The Seattle Times offers this report, which begins: “The list of alleged felon voters compiled in Dino Rossi’s legal challenge to the governor’s election mistakenly includes people tried as juveniles who never lost their right to vote.”

So suggests Stuart Rothenberg in this Roll Call column (paid subscription required).

The Los Angeles Daily News offers this report, which begins: “The California Secretary of State’s Office announced Wednesday that it will investigate why City Clerk Frank Martinez changed the software on the voting system used in Los Angeles’ mayoral… Continue reading

The Asbury Park Press offers this report, which begins: “More than half of New Jersey’s registered voters believe Democratic U.S. Sen. Jon S. Corzine’s ability to finance his own gubernatorial race is an asset allowing for his independence, not… Continue reading

See here.

See here. This issue is sure to heat up among conservative bloggers. The editorial refers to a written response by Pew sent to the newspaper. If anyone has a copy of that letter, I’ll link to it or post… Continue reading

This LA Times article suggests confirmation of Bruce McPherson to replace Secretary of State Kevin Shelley is very likely, but there are already questions being raised about whether McPherson’s transition team is too partisan. The article also notes that California… Continue reading

Bob Bauer has put up this very thoughtful post that continues a debate of sorts between the two of us on this issue. I hope to have time in the next few days to post a reply.

Don’t miss Bush v. Gore on Justice Antonin Scalia’s Mind.

Howard Bashman offers these details.