Monthly Archives: February 2010
“Lobby Firm Tells Clients How To Sway Elections While Avoiding “Public Scrutiny'”
TPM offers this interesting post-CU report. Link via Political Activity Law.
Need for Clarification in San Diego Campaign Finance Case
Following up on this post, both sides in the San Diego campaign finance case have asked the federal district court to clarify whether the judge meant to enjoin San Diego law barring non-individual entities besides political parties, such as… Continue reading
“Voting Rights Since 2000: Have We Made Progress?”
This event featuring Alex Keyssar and others on March 4 in NYC looks terrific.
“Brunner Probes Mystery Financier”
See this interesting item out of Ohio.
“Court Complicates Campaign Finance Rules”
Stateline.org reports.
Election Reform Groups Send Letter to DOJ About Diebold Merger
Here.
Jeff Rosen on CJ Roberts and CU
von Spakovsky on the new City of Irving, TX Case
See here.
Sen. McCain Trails PetSmart in Race for Arizona U.S. Senate Seat
The Onion “reports” on an unexpected consequence of Citizens United.
Breaking News: Federal District Court Issues Important Split Decision in San Diego Campaign Finance Case
As I’ve noted on the blog, I was brought in recently as co-counsel to represent the City of San Diego in a challenge brought to five city campaign contribution limit laws. Plaintiffs sought a preliminary injunction, and the federal district… Continue reading
“Time For Obama To Right The FEC”
Eliza’s latest.
“Poll: Large majority opposes Supreme Court’s decision on campaign financing”
According to a new ABC-WaPo poll, “Eight in 10 poll respondents say they oppose the high court’s Jan. 21 decision to allow unfettered corporate political spending, with 65 percent ‘strongly’ opposed. Nearly as many backed congressional action to curb… Continue reading
Stuart Taylor Writes Extensive Review of Thernstrom’s “Voting Rights–And Wrongs”
Here, in TNR.