Monthly Archives: October 2010
Understanding the New Black Panthers Controversy in Four Easy Steps
I think Jonathan Adler nails it.
McClatchy Profiles Jim Bopp
See here. The profile is based in part upon a report described as follows: “Common Cause and another liberal-leaning group, Public Campaign, commissioned Klein Research Services to conduct the study of Bopp’s record, headlined ‘The Man Behind Our Secret… Continue reading
“Pro-Republican Groups Prepare Big Push at End of Races”
The NY Times offers this front page report, which begins: “The anonymously financed conservative groups that have played such a crucial role this campaign year are starting a carefully coordinated final push to deliver control of Congress to Republicans,… Continue reading
“Companies that received bailout money giving generously to candidates”
The Washington Post offers this report. The newspaper also offers Risky career move paid off for fundraiser Rob Collins — and the Republicans.
CBS News on Congressional Ethics
See here.
Schleicher: “El Partido del Te? Party Polarization in Comparative Perspective”
[Here is the second of three guest posts by David Schleicher.–RH]
It wasn’t hard to predict the big stories of the 2010 election. For instance, given the state of the economy and the uncommonly large majorities racked up by Democrats… Continue reading
“Free Doug Guetzloe”
Robbin Stewart blogs about a sentence in a recent NY Times article reading: “On Friday, Mr. Guetzloe was sentenced to 60 days in prison for a misdemeanor campaign violation relating to an anonymous political flier he sent four years ago,… Continue reading
DOJ Amicus Brief in Irving Texas Case Urges Total Population Standard
The brief is here, via a critical Christian Adams.
Quote of the Day
“In Bush v. Gore, the Supreme Court chose the Republican president. In Citizens United, the court may return Republicans to control of Congress. So much for conservatives’ professed disdain of judicial activism. And so much for the public’s long-held trust… Continue reading
“Anonymous Donors and the Future of Politics”
Peter Wallison blogs at the AEI “Enterprise” blog.
“Man Behind ‘Don’t Vote’ Ad Has Long Record As GOP Operative”
This lengthy post appears at the “Political Correction” blog of Media Matters.
“A Senate Scenario: Election Overtime”
Politico offers this report.
“Professional Petitioners Aid Ballot Initiatives”
The NY Times offers this report.