“Lobbyists Court Potential Stars Of House Panels”
The NY Times offers this report.
Monthly Archives: October 2010
“Minor Parties See Threat in Ballot Quirk”
The NY Times offers this report.
A Reminder About the Alaska Senate Race from the AP
AP: “Don’t count on a quick resolution to the drama on Election Night. If the race turns out to be as tight as polling suggests, write-in and absentee ballots could come into play. That could put off a final… Continue reading
Has the Nevada Secretary of State Forgotten the Notorious Ben & Jerry’s Incident?
In what should be considered my proudest moment as an election law scholar in 2008, I was responsible for calling attention to a promotion of Ben and Jerry’s which was going to offer free ice cream to anyone who voted… Continue reading
Ct. Sec. of State Issues “Clarification” on WWE Gear to Polls
CT Now: “”Over the past few days, there have been several media reports suggesting that this office issued a directive to local election officials that voters who wear … WWE T-shirts, hats or other apparel to the polls should… Continue reading
“Dems Getting Outspent? Not So Fast”
Politico offers this report. See also Corporate campaign ads haven’t followed Supreme Court’s prediction (LA Times) and Democrats Retain Edge in Spending on Campaigns (NY Times).
Another Tom Toles Cartoon on CU
Here.
“Arizona Voter Law Requiring Citizenship Proof Invalidated by Appeals Court”
Bloomberg reports. Key passage: “Mika Marquart, a spokeswoman for the Arizona attorney general’s office, said the state will seek reconsideration of the ruling by a larger panel of judges. Because the voter registration period for next week’s election has… Continue reading
“Felon voters in Hennepin County: 7 convictions, 40 cases pending”
Minn Post reports. “The Hennepin County Attorney’s Office announced today that it has charged — or will charge — 47 cases of felon voting and double-counting, significantly less than the number of alleged cases brought to the prosecutor’s office… Continue reading
“What reform, if any, should be passed on spending by outside groups?”
Meredith McGehee blogs.
“CFI ANNOUNCES NEW TOOL FOR TRACKING NON-CANDIDATE SPENDING DURING THE CAMPAIGN’S CLOSING WEEK”
See this press release.
“Vince McMahon files lawsuit over Bysiewicz ruling banning WWE garb at Conn. polls (With court documents)”
The New Haven Register reports.
“This Isn’t Working Out: Gold’s Gym Franchises Split with Parent Co. Over CEO’s American Crossroads Donation”
This item appears on a Fox News political blog.
Dept. of Not So Great Timing
NYC fires its election chief.