“Secretary of State Says Voter Fraud Hurts Poor People”
See this news from Mississippi.
Monthly Archives: April 2008
John Tanner to Teach Election Law in Alabama on DOJ’s Dime
See here: “But he is participating in the federal government’s program to loan personnel to other government agencies. The Justice Department is paying Tanner’s salary and benefits to be in Alabama through next spring.”
Turley on Parallels Between the Electoral College and Superdelegates
See here.
Bauer on Contribution Limits
See here.
More on Sen. McCain and Signing Statements
Back in February, he said Never, never, never.
“Should Democrats Eliminate Superdelegates and Caucuses in 2012?”
That’s the question I pose to readers over at the Huffington Post.
Illinois Governor Signs Bill Having State Join National Popular Vote Compact
See here.
“‘Too Plain for Argument?’ The Uncertain Congressional Power to Require Parties to Choose Presidential Nominees Through Direct and Equal Primaries”
I have written this article (also available in html here) at the Northwestern University Law Review Colloquy. Here is the abstract:
After the 2008 presidential election season concludes, no doubt there will be calls to change the presidential nomination… Continue reading
“Rage Against the Machines”
Eliza Newlin Carney’s latest National Journal “Rules of the Game” column is up.
Bauer on Briffault on The Roberts Court and Campaign Financing
See here.
Will Citizens United Case Be Back before the Supreme Court in Election 2008 Season?
It is possible ($).
“Voters should be able to select any ballot”
this editorial from the Gary Post Tribune (Indiana) notes: “There is concern in Indiana that there might be a concerted effort by Republicans to influence the outcome of the Democratic primary for president, as well as other contests.”
“State moves to collect fines from voting system vendor”
See this news from Indiana.
“Is the Small-Donor Revolution All It’s Made Out to Be?”
Laura MacLeery is skeptical ($). I’m a big more sanguine. MacLeery concludes: “Future proposals will no doubt evolve in appreciation of the burgeoning growth and power of small donations. Certainly, the landscape of money in politics is being transformed… Continue reading