Monthly Archives: January 2012
“Mandate Transparency on the Anniversary”
Lisa Gilbert blogs about the CU anniversary.
“Super PACs Wreak Havoc”
Fred Wertheimer has written this Politico oped.
“Early voting benefits campaigns with money, manpower”
USA Today reports\ (h/t Doug Chapin).
Super PACS May Be the Story of the Day….
but absolutely don’t miss this interactive explainer from Mother Jones about how the Republican Governors Association has effectively moved around money in state races, shielding many (often corporate) contributors from effective disclosure.
“The Influence Industry: Activist groups want to undo ruling that led to ‘super PAC’ frenzy”
Dan Eggen reports for WaPo.
New CRS Report
“‘Super PACs’ dominate the political landscape”
LAT reports.
“The Sudden Emergence of Super PACs”
To the Point’s Reporter’s Notebook talks to Chris Frates, David Keating and Paul Ryan.
“Will Jon Stewart go to jail for running Stephen Colbert’s super PAC?”
The Christian Science Monitor reports.
“California could be model for ‘super PAC’ disclosure”
The San Jose Mercury News reports.
“Rules of the Game: Some Say Nixing Contribution Limits Will Level Playing Field”
Eliza’s latest.
Arlington VA Sends Out Ballots
See here. Has Perry announced he won’t go to SCOTUS on VA ballot access?
“Citizens United vs FEC: The End of Democracy As We Know It?”
Weissman, Bopp debate.