Monthly Archives: April 2012
Citizens United Files Amicus Brief in Montana Case, Urging Summary Reversal
Ted Olson is counsel of record. Read it here.
Three Campaign Finance Pieces from Bloomberg
“FCC Brings Sunlight to Elections, But the SEC Needs to Help, Too “
Ciara Torres-Spelliscy: “At long last, at least one federal agency has awakened from its deep slumber to bring the public improved transparency on political spending. It wasn’t the moribund Federal Election Commission (FEC). On April 27, 2012, the… Continue reading
“FEC Disclosure Loophole Closes On Secret Donors As Court Won’t Stay Ruling”
HuffPo reports on the district court order refusing a stay in the van Hollen case. The issue now goes to the DC Circuit.
The FEC also declined to appeal. The three Republican Commissioners issued a very strong dissent from… Continue reading
Who is David Walker? A Shifting Answer
See here.
“Hunter finally declared winner in judge election”
The Cincinnati Enquirer reports that the counting is done, but the litigation in this Bush v. Gore sequel continues.
“Obama, Romney skip taxpayer money for campaign”
USA Today reports.
Moritz-ELJ Conference: HAVA at 10
I’m pleased to announce that The Ohio State University’s Moritz College of Law will host a conference on Friday, May 18, 2012 to commemorate the 10th Anniversary of the Help America Vote Act of 2002, with papers to be published… Continue reading
“Twitter Becomes Real Time Tool for Campaigns”
WaPo reports.
Ninth Circuit Holds that Individual Aggrieved by Local Election Recount Procedures Has No Private Right of Action Under HAVA section 301
See the opinion in Crowley v. State of Nevada.
“FEC Says It Will Not Appeal Van Hollen Case; Acts on Advisory Opinions”
Bloomberg BNA reports. I believe that at least one of the intervenors may be appealing this ruling.
“Obama nominates elite fundraiser for top diplomatic spot”
iWatch reports.
“Supreme Court reiterates redistricting decision”
AP: “A legislative redistricting plan for Kentucky is unconstitutional because it doesn’t adequately address population shifts of the past decade, the Kentucky Supreme Court reiterated in a ruling Thursday. Justices also echoed a February decision that legislative candidates will… Continue reading