Monthly Archives: October 2011
“Romney Beating Obama in a Fight for Wall St. Cash”
This front page NYT report contains this tidbit: “Employees of Goldman Sachs, who in the 2008 campaign gave Mr. Obama over $1 million — more than donors from any other private employer in the country — have given him about… Continue reading
“Financial filings show differences in Perry and Romney efforts; Both campaigns rely on big-dollar donors, but Romney has been spending much more on staffing and direct mail.”
Interesting LA Times report.
“Scott’s misdirection on voting rights”
This St. Petersburg Times editorial concudes: “Whether Florida’s new election law discriminates against Hispanic voters in Hillsborough County and four others is a separate question from whether it is time to end the federal preclearance in this state. The answer… Continue reading
“Virgin Islands Lawyer Sues U.S. Government Over Right to Vote”
See here.
“Court ruling throws 2012 elections into chaos”
Referendum in Ohio to go forward for signature gathering, putting Ohio’s new redistricting law on hold during 2012 elections. Justin explains the latest.
You can read the unanimous opinion of the Ohio Supreme Court here.
“The Perils of Donating to Perry; The SEC’s curious role in campaign finance.”
The Weekly Standard reports.
Sad News: Center for Governmental Studies is Closing Its Doors
The following statement arrived via email:
CGS Statement of Tracy Westen and Bob Stern
With some sadness, but with considerable pride in our accomplishments, we
are closing the Center for Governmental Studies’ offices after 28 years of
service in the… Continue reading
“Indiana Republicans Call For Federal Election Fraud Investigation; Indiana GOP Seeks Punishment For Allegedly Forged Obama Signatures”
News from Indiana.
Meet the Bundlers
Is God Illegally Coordinating with Multiple Presidential Campaigns?
Political Wire stacks up the evidence.
“Military voter group complains of Iowa GOP snub”
Ben Smith blogs.
“On ‘Moneyball’ and super PACs”
Adam Skaggs has written this Politico oped.
“Vets press Colorado Secretary of State Gessler to drop voter ballot case”
The American Independent reports.