“Outside Spending Turns From Presidential Race to Congressional Contests”
NYT reports.
I’ve argued that this is where the greatest dangers from Super PACs emerge.
Monthly Archives: May 2012
“‘Super PACs’ Let Strategists Off the Leash”
NYT: “for a growing number of strategists and operatives in both parties, the very nature of what it means to work in politics has shifted. Once wedded to the careers and aims of individual candidates, they are now driven… Continue reading
“Obama super PAC slump continues”
Politico reports.
“Wanted: Lobbyists who can raise cash”
Politico: “Policy experts, leadership aides and committee staff used to be the kings of K Street, collecting a premium from top lobby shops for their expertise on how business is done on Capitol Hill. But there’s a new player… Continue reading
“Orie charges may help end some judicial elections”
Philly.com: “An Allegheny County grand jury’s indictment Friday of state Supreme Court Justice Joan Orie Melvin represents a new low for Pennsylvania’s highest court, but it could prove to be a valuable driving force for reforming the state’s discredited system… Continue reading
“Appeals court upholds key provision of Voting Rights Act. Supreme Court could loom”
“Conservative groups outspending liberal counterparts 4 to 1 on congressional races”
“White House visitor logs provide window into lobbying industry”
WaPo: “More than any president before him, Obama pledged to change the political culture that has fueled the influence of lobbyists. He barred recent lobbyists from joining his administration and banned them from advisory boards throughout the executive branch.… Continue reading
“Supreme Court faces pressure to reconsider Citizens United ruling”
WaPo reports.
“Six vying for third party run against indicted Rep. Smith”
The Chicago Sun-Times reports.
“Political advocacy piques shareholders’ interest”
The Chicago Tribune reports.
“Judges Voice Skepticism of Challenge To Law Banning Corporate Contribution”
Bloomberg BNA: “Attorneys for Virginia businessmen challenging the constitutionality of the century-old ban on corporate contributions in federal election campaigns faced skepticism from a federal appeals court panel May 18 (U.S. v. Danielczyk, 4th Cir., No. 11-4667, oral argument… Continue reading
“Representatives Brady, Van Hollen, Gonzalez, and Lofgren File Brief in Support of Montana Supreme Court Decision Against Corporate Contributions”
Press release: “Representatives Robert Brady (D-PA), Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Charles Gonzalez (D-TX), and Zoe Lofgren (D-CA) filed an amicus brief with the U.S. Supreme Court supporting the Montana State Supreme Court’s decision to uphold a century of precedent… Continue reading
“Walter Dellinger to Supreme Court: Don’t Summarily Reverse Montana Supreme Court’s Application of Citizens United”
Press release: “The United States Supreme Court should not summarily reverse the decision of the Montana Supreme Court upholding a state law restricting corporate spending in Montana elections, argue former acting Solicitor General Walter Dellinger and Professor James Sample… Continue reading