Monthly Archives: February 2012

David Keating Says New DISCLOSE Act Disclosure Provisions are Unconstitutionally Vague

February 13, 2012, 8:32 amcampaign financeRick Hasen

See here. That’s not my reading of the Supreme Court’s and lower courts’ disclosure decisions, so I look forward to seeing a more detailed constitutional analysis. And if any serious vagueness questions arise, I would be that Congressman van… Continue reading

“Attacks on Disclosure”

February 13, 2012, 8:27 amcampaign financeRick Hasen

The NY Times offers this editorial. The editorial links to my article on Citizens United, “What the Court Did—and Why,” in The American Interest. UPDATE: The newspaper also editiorializes in favor of the DISCLOSE Act.

“Before Bush-Gore, Mulligan set the ‘hanging chad’ standard’

February 12, 2012, 8:10 pmelection administrationRick Hasen

The Chicago Sun-Times reports.

What’s Wrong with Media Matters?

February 12, 2012, 7:56 pmUncategorizedRick Hasen

Daily Caller: “Were the lines of attack coordinated? ‘To my knowledge, there wasn’t coordination,’ says a source. But at times there has seemed to be a kind of mind meld between the Obama political team and Media Matters.”

What’s Wrong with ALEC?

February 12, 2012, 7:50 pmcampaign finance, legislation and legislatures, lobbyingRick Hasen

NYT Editorial: “There is nothing illegal or unethical about ALEC’s work, except that it further demonstrates the pervasive influence of corporate money and right-wing groups on the state legislative process. There is no group with any comparable influence on… Continue reading

What Happens When the Adelson Spigot Gets Turned Off

February 12, 2012, 7:39 pmcampaign financeRick Hasen

In Need of Cash, Gingrich Is Forced to Focus on Donors Rather Than Voters.

“Super PAC targets congressional incumbents”

February 12, 2012, 7:24 pmcampaign financeRick Hasen

Fascinating USA Today report.

“Dan Morain: Hear the one about Senate donor reports?”

February 12, 2012, 7:19 pmcampaign financeRick Hasen

Must-read column on the failure of most Senators to file their campaign finance reports electronically. A taste: The hypocrisy of the system is rich. Two weeks ago, Franken and Schumer, who don’t file their reports online, held a press conference… Continue reading