Monthly Archives: August 2011
Investigation into WI Absentee Ballot Claims
Reuters has this story on the Milwaukee DA’s investigation into claims that two groups — one conservative (WRTL) and the other liberal (Wisconsin Jobs Now) — may have violated state law by giving something of value in their efforts to… Continue reading
“Voter fraud new partisan weapon in elections fight”
That’s the focus of electionline.org’s weekly newsletter.
The Tax-Exemption Battle in the Fox v. Media Matters War
Politico has this report on Fox Business’ investigation, alleging that Media Matters has put its tax-exempt status in jeopardy by engaging in partisan activity through its criticism of News Corp.
Colbert on AFP’s Absentee Ballot Mailer in WI
Winkler on “Gotcha” Questions
At SCOTUSblog, Adam Winkler has this post on potentially game-ending questions, in Citizens United and the Affordable Care Act litigation.
Denial of Rehearing in Puerto Rico Representation Case
Howard Bashman notes here the 1st Circuit’s 3-3 vote, denying rehearing in a case by Puerto Rico U.S. Citizens claiming a right to vote for a U.S. House representative under the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights. The order… Continue reading
Roundup on Mystery Donation to Romney SuperPAC
Still more on this story, from Michael Isikoff on MSNBC, National Journal, NPR, and WaPo, plus commentary from Alexandra Petri, Brad Smith, Ben Smith, and David Weigel.
Chapin’s Blog Roll for Electiongeeks
NYT on Disclosure by Federal Contractors
This editorial urges President Obama to issue an executive order on the subject.
Torres-Spelliscy: Give Shareholders Say on Corporate Money
Ciara Torres-Spelliscy has this commentary on Roll Call.
“Some states’ push for earlier GOP primaries creates chaos for Republican leaders”
“John Edwards donor to plead guilty to illegal donations”
Politico’s Josh Gerstein reports here on the guilty plea by L.A. Attorney Pierce O’Donnell, which follows the Ninth Circuit’s reinstatement of charges last year (unrelated to the indictment against Edwards for using donor money to cover up his affair and … Continue reading
IL Republicans Release Proposed Congressional Map
In their lawsuit challenging the congressional redistricting plan signed in June, Illinois Republicans have presented their own “fair map,” which you can view here. You can check the status of redistricting developments in Illinois and every other state,… Continue reading