Monthly Archives: December 2011
“‘Supreme Court in 2012 election is an ‘enormous issue’”
Politico reports.
How Will the EAC Operate with No Commissioners?
An EAC spokesperson, Jeannie Layson, tells BNA “that EAC staff would continue to operate the small agency even without any commissioners. The four-member commission has not had a quorum of commissioners to vote on actions for over a year, she… Continue reading
“Eric Holder wades into debate over voting rights as presidential election nears”
Must-read WaPo report.
Liptak on Texas, Immigration, ACA, and the Blockbuster Supreme Court Election Year Term
Here.
Power Line Jumps on the Fraudulent Fraud Squad Bandwagon
Here:
Democrats want felons to vote, because an overwhelming majority of them will vote Democratic. They want illegal aliens to vote for the same reason. And they want loyal Democrats to vote more than once where they are able… Continue reading
“New Republican Data Shows No Need For Voter ID Laws”
Debbie Hines:
The Republican National Lawyers Association (RNLA) in an attempt to discredit a NAACP report this week on the lack of voter fraud evidence has bolstered the view that there is no need for voter ID laws, imposed… Continue reading
“Voter Registration for New Americans: New USCIS Guidance on Voter Registration at Naturalization Ceremonies”
Demos reports.
“W. Va. Secretary of State “felt set up at a recent conference on Internet voting”
Scroll down. Ron Rivest said at the conference that internet voting is like a “safe cigarette.”
Texas in Tumult
So says the alliterative Roll Call.
“Huntsman Says No Independent Bid”
Political Wire reports. I still expect him to get some Americans Elect action.
“Election Lawyer: Supreme Court Hearing Texas Redistricting Case Shows Their Partisanship”
TPM interviews Gerry Hebert. FWIW, I would say that the issues presented by the Texas redistricting cases are very difficult legally, putting aside the partisanship issue. Clarity from the Court would be welcome, though perhaps not under these expedited circumstances.
“Supreme Court inserts itself into 2012 election in a major way’
The Fix reports.
“Report on secret meetings, secret payments, secret maps issued”
Draw the Line Ohio has issued this press release about this new report.