Who is the Adam Smith Foundation?
Corporate spending/disclosure woes in the California initiative process.
Monthly Archives: May 2010
“Republicans Strongly Oppose DISCLOSE Act At Initial Congressional Hearing on Measure”
BNA reports ($).
“California Counties Oppose Scheduling of Special Election”
That’s the lead story of the new Electionline Weekly.
Is Senator McCain Right About the DISCLOSE Act?
Read this exchange between the Senator and a “Think Progress” blogger. I think the blogger is focusing only on the disclosure provisions of the DISCLOSE Act, which appear to me (at least on the surface) to treat corporations and unions… Continue reading
“CGS Applauds California FPPC Action To Close Political Fundraising Loophole”
See this eBulletin.
“House Administration Panel Examines DISCLOSE Bill”
CQ-Roll Call offers this report.
Bob Bauer Profile in the NYT
See here.
“MONEY & INCUMBENCY DOMINATE ’07-’08 ELECTIONS; 94 Percent of Incumbents Re-Elected in ’07-’08 Cycle”
The National Institute on Money in State Politics (whose work is going to be more important than ever after CU) has issued this press release.
“Democracy Distorted: Wealth, Influence and Democratic Politics”
As attention turns to the British national elections, Cambridge announces the publication of Jacob Rowbottom’s new book. I am a big fan of Jacob’s work, and very much look forward to reading this!
Public Campaign Responds to Ruth Marcus Column on AZ Clean Elections
See here.
“AM Alert: Dems to sue over SD 15 election date”
Democrats back a VRA Section 5 lawsuit to gain partisan advantage in the replacement election for Lt. Gov. Moldonado’s state senate seat.
“California watchdog agency finds hundreds of finance and conflict violations in 2009”
The LA Times offers this report.
Measure Expanding Prop. 11 Qualifies for Ballot, Likely to Be Joined by Measure to Junk Prop 11
Ah, California. I love it here.
Why Business Interests Like Prop. 14
Dan Walters ponders.