“Dems, GOP Clash on Voter ID”
The voting wars in Pennsylvania.
Monthly Archives: August 2011
“A Poll Tax By Another Name”
John Lewis has written this NY Times oped. It begins:
As we celebrate the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial, we reflect on the life and legacy of this great man. But recent legislation on voting reminds us that there… Continue reading
Absentee Ballot Fraud by City Clerk in Troy, NY
See here.
“FEC Drafts Opinions for Guyana-Born Man About Presidential Run”
Roll Call reports.
It appears that the interesting question is whether he’d be entitled to matching funds. I’d vote no, on grounds that it is a waste of taxpayer money to give public funds to an unquestionably ineligible candidate.
“Government Ethics and Bailouts: The Past, Present, and Future”
Great looking symposium in the Minnesota Law Review.
“Prosser To Investigators: Contact With Bradley’s Neck Was A ‘Total Reflex'”
“A Note on Campaign Finance Reform: Limiting the Right to Make Campaign Finance Contributions without Violating the First Amendment”
William Grigsby, Emeritus Professor in City and Regional Planning, University of Pennsylvania, has written this draft, which I have posted on my blog. Here is the abstract:
The Supreme Court’s decision in Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission has… Continue reading
“Limited, Cumulative Evidence: Divining Justice Department Positions on Alternative Electoral Schemes”
Steven Mulroy has posted this draft on SSRN (National Civic Review). Here is the abstract:
The Department of Justice has never explicitly stated a policy regarding the appropriateness of alternative, non-district electoral systems, such as limited voting, cumulative voting, or… Continue reading
“Cuyahoga County proposes to mail absentee ballots despite election official’s ban”
The latest from Ohio.
In a draft chapter of The Voting Wars focusing on Ohio, I had described Husted as perhaps a less partisan SOS than his two immediate precedessors–Ken Blackwell and Jennifer Brunner. I now have my serious doubts.
“Election Costs: A New Weapon?”
Doug Chapin blogs.
“SEC rules could hurt Rick Perry’s fundraising”
LA Times: “Nearly two weeks after announcing his presidential bid, Texas Gov. Rick Perry has displayed Texas-size ambition and signs of early success in raising the large sums necessary for a national campaign. But unlike other candidates, Perry may… Continue reading
Dick Cheney’s Book Covers Florida 2000 and Gore’s Concession
See here.
“California lawmakers try to head off Amazon sales tax referendum”
“Ping Pong and Other Congressional Pursuits: Party Leaders and Post-Passage Procedural Choice”
Barbara Sinclair has posted this draft on SSRN. Here is the abstract:
Although the House and Senate differ in membership composition and internal rules, they nevertheless almost always manage to resolve their differences on legislation that has passed both chambers.… Continue reading