Another Partisan 3-3 Split at the FEC
This ($) is becoming a trend.
Monthly Archives: March 2009
“Ohio GOP wants more input on redistricting”
The Cincinnati Enquirer offers this report.
Is Paul Ryan Taking “Crazy Pills?”
He’s starting to believe it when he looks at the FEC’s possible treatment of recount funds in the Franken-Coleman matter.
Notice the “but”
Jay Weiner on my new Slate piece: “It comes from a law professor, but it’s very readable.”
“Lessons Learned from the 2008 Election”
The House Committee on the Judiciary, Subcommittee on Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties is holding this hearing today. By clicking on the link, you can also download the testimony from the very interesting set of witnesses.
Bauerly and Weintraub Respond in Romney Case
Following up on this post, FEC Commissioners Bauerly and Weintraub have released this statement of reasons in the Romney matter. It concludes: “This was not a difficult case. Kern Gardner paid $150,000 to charter an airplane to fly himself… Continue reading
“Franken’s Monster: Will Bush v. Gore Bite Democrats in Coleman v. Franken?
I have just written this piece for Slate. It concludes: “In the end, Coleman doesn’t have a strong equal-protection argument. Then again, most of us thought George W. Bush didn’t, either.”
Was Tom Saenz “Zinnied” from Appointment as Head of DOJ’s Civil Rights Division?
Mickey makes the case.
Tova Wang on Lessons Learned from the 2008 Election
I’ll be posting those lessons tomorrow.
“Will Obama Take on the FEC?”
Meredith McGehee wonders.
Malbin and Bauer on the Continuing Need for Contribution Limits
“Reluctance to Void Elections – Some Memorable Cases”
Nathan Cemenska has written this Election Law @ Moritz comment.
“Feds were involved in ACORN raid in Nevada, officials say”
The Raw Story reports.
“FEC to Eye Minnesota Recount Battle, Including Draft to End Donation Limits”
BNA Money and Politics Report offers this report ($).