WaPo Editorializes on Fixing the Hatch Act
Here.
Monthly Archives: November 2011
“Democrats post big fundraising numbers for 2012 House races”
WaPo reports.
“The Buzz: Republican interests launch latest attack on California’s congressional maps”
SacBee reports: “Radanovich’s federal suit contends that the panel violated federal voting rights law and the U.S. Constitution by seeking to protect three African American incumbents in the drawing of three Los Angeles congressional districts.”
Breaking News: Texas Going to U.S. Supreme Court to Block Redistricting Plan [corrected title]
Correction and Update: The press release issued today indicates that the state plans to seek a stay as to the state redistricting plans, which were finalized Friday. There is no mention of seeking a stay as to the Congressional plan.… Continue reading
WaPo Profiles Americans Elect
Here. And at least it makes a brief mention (near the end of the article) of the potential democracy problems with the group.
12 Charged with Absentee Ballot Fraud in Ga; Daily Caller Inexplicably Ties this to Need for Voter ID
Here.
“House to Take Up New Bill to Repeal Presidential Campaign Funding, EAC”
BNA: “The House is set to take up new legislation the week of Nov. 28 that would seek cuts in federal spending by repealing the 35-year-old federal law providing public funding for presidential campaigns and eliminating the Election Assistance… Continue reading
“A rogue convention? How GOP party rules may surprise in 2012”
Rob Richie and Elise Helgesen have written this Politico oped.
What Brings Ds and Rs Together?
Concern about election transparency in Colorado and support for instant runoff voting in Memphis.
“Walmart Wins Big with California Initiatives”
California Watch reports.
“Political Disclosure Won’t Inhibit Corporate Speech”
Bruce Freed has written this letter to the editor responding to a recent WSJ oped by Brad Smith.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Best wishes to all of my readers and their loved ones for a joyous and peaceful Thanksgiving.
Back Monday.
“Typographical Error on Derby, Connecticut Ballot Leads to Election of a Person who Doesn’t Want the Job”
Ballot Access News reports.
More Big Election Law News Just Before Thanksgiving: FEC Likely to Deadlock on American Crossroads SuperPAC Advisory Opinion (Colbert), and to Reject Mike Lee Leadership PAC Request (Blowing Hole in Soft Money Limits)
The FEC posted its agenda for the next meeting. There are four alternative answers to American Crossroads’ request to run ads featuring federal candidates for office without being found to have illegally coordinated with the candidates. This means that… Continue reading