Politico offers this report. CCP offers Fact-checking final DISCLOSE push. The Campaign for Fair Elections says “the DISCLOSE Act is simply a first step toward a Congress that is more accountable to everyday Americans.”
Jeff Greenfield ruminates. I reflected on how the prospect of a conservative Justice retirement should a Republican be elected president in 2012 could help Democrats as a campaign issue in the 2012 elections.
See here: “Based upon our evaluation, NALEO has determined that we will neither endorse nor oppose the confirmation of Solicitor Kagan to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court, as there is insufficient information in her record regarding her stance… Continue reading
Eliza thinks there’s little chance the bill passes when it comes up for a vote, likely this week. CQ Politics says at this point it is all about drawing contrasts between Democrats and Republicans.
What a shame that moderate Republicans… Continue reading
Congratulations to Michael Dimino, Brad Smith and Michael Solimine on the publication of their new casebook, Voting Rights and Election Law (LexisNexis 2010). A copy just arrived in the mail.
See here. More: “Told of her remarks on the death penalty and initiative process, [Gerald Uelmen, a Santa Clara University law professor] said it was ‘somewhat alarming’ that she was not more conversant on the issues.” The outgoing chief… Continue reading