“Who Benefits From Text Message Donations? Everyone!”
Matt Taylor at Slate.
Monthly Archives: June 2012
“Federal judge will not stop Tuesday’s S.C. primary”
The latest from South Carolina.
“Citizens United: A Conversation with Bob Bauer ’76 and Trevor Potter ’82”
U.Va.: “UVA Lawyer first profiled Bob Bauer and Trevor Potter in a Spring ’09 story about their experiences as general counsel for the Obama and McCain presidential campaigns, respectively. Today, both remain heavily involved in the national political scene,… Continue reading
“Obama Sees Sharpest Drop In Donors From Western States”
Interesting Buzzfeed report.
“Democracy 21 Refutes Attacks by Chamber of Commerce and NRA on Campaign Finance Disclosure; Urges Senators to Vote for Cloture and Pass the DISCLOSE Act of 2012”
The following press release arrived via email:
In a letter sent to all Senators today, Democracy 21 President Fred Wertheimer refuted the attacks made by the Chamber of Commerce and the NRA on campaign finance disclosure.
The letter urges… Continue reading
“Whose House? Whose Rules? Controversy Over Sign at Church Polling Place Leads New Hanover County, NC to Set Guidelines”
A ChapinBlog.
“FEC Approves Use of Text Messaging to Donate to Campaigns”
Roll Call reports.
“Ruling the Future: A clever way to force Congress to come up with better rules for itself, starting with the filibuster.”
Michael McConnell’s contribution to Slate’s “Hive” on ways to fix the constitution.
“Angus King makes a last stand for moderation in Maine Senate race”
WaPo: ” Angus King, a popular former Maine governor and the favorite to become the state’s next U.S. senator, thinks the way to win an election in 2012 is to stake out the middle ground, crusade against partisanship… Continue reading
Will Romney Fight to Keep Gary Johnson Off the Ballot in Michigan?
“Hearing Resumes in Voter Registration Group’s Suit”
News from Texas.
“Florida’s voter purge sparks lawsuits between state and feds”
The Miami Herald reports.
“FEC: Campaigns can raise money via text message”
Politico reports.
“DOJ To Sue Over Florida’s Voter Purge”
TPM: “The Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division will sue the state of Florida for purging voters from its rolls in violation of federal law, Assistant Attorney General Thomas Perez said in a letter to Florida Secretary of State Ken… Continue reading