“America Coming Together Comes Apart”
Byron York offers this column at National Review Online.
Monthly Archives: August 2005
Judge Roberts’ Papers in Connection with the 1982 Voting Rights Act Renewal
The Bush Administration has allowed the National Archives to release papers from Judge Roberts’ work in the Reagan Administration in connection with Judge Roberts’ nomination to the Supreme Court. I have been examining the papers relating to the 1982 Voting… Continue reading
“Gonzales: US to work on renewing Voting Rights Act”
Reuters offers this report. A snippet: “[Attorney General Alberto] Gonzales would not give any details on whether the administration would support all expiring parts of the legislation or if it planned to suggest any changes.”
“Opponents of voter IDs thrive on fear”
Jim Wooten offers this commentary in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
“McCain Pushes for FEC Critic”
The Hill offers this report.
CA Legislative Counsel Memo on Cancelling the Election
Lockyer’s Old and New Ballot Label/Summary Identical for Prop. 77
Eighth Circuit Strikes Down Two More Minnesota Judicial Conduct Rules in White Case
Today, sitting en banc, the Eighth Circuit decided Republican Party of Minnesota v. White, on remand from the Supreme Court. In its opinion, the Eighth Circuit struck down the “partisan activities clause” (see page 8 of the opinion) and… Continue reading
“Counsel: Governor can kill special vote”
The San Jose Mercury News offers this report, which begins: “SACRAMENTO – A controversial special election set for fall could be canceled by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger anytime before the polls open, according to a legal opinion issued Monday. The… Continue reading
Have Election Law Cases Increased Fivefold in the Last Ten Years?
So claims Professor Davison Douglas, according to this A.P. report. I haven’t seen this research. My own count showed a doubling between the pre- and post-2000 period.
Redistricting Reform Initiative May Be Coming to Mass.
“Guidance on State Voter Registration Databases”
The Brennan Center has issued this press release related to these EAC Guidelines on implementation of HAVA-mandated state voter registration lists. See also this post by Dan Tokaji (which also links to this story on the confirmation of Donetta Davidson… Continue reading
Roll Call Has a Nice Profile of Bob Bauer
See here (paid subscription required).
Lockyer Ordered to Write New Ballot Title and Ballot Label in Prop. 77 Case
See the entry here under the date 7/29/05. This is very interesting. This is a big political issue now. On the one hand, Lockyer was just criticized for allegedly playing politics with the initiative ballot title and summary process. On… Continue reading