Monthly Archives: June 2012

Quote of the Day

June 7, 2012, 7:53 pmSupreme CourtRick Hasen

““If they overturn the whole thing,…it’ll be like seeing your mother-in-law go over a cliff in your new Lexus.” —Dr. Gerald Schall, quoted in a New York Times article, Approval Rating for Justices Hits Just 44% in New Poll,… Continue reading

“There’s More Secret Money In Politics; Justice Kennedy Might Be Surprised”

June 7, 2012, 3:24 pmcampaign financeRick Hasen

Important NPR report from Peter Overby.

“IE Strategy Borders on Art Form”

June 7, 2012, 3:23 pmcampaign financeRick Hasen

Roll Call: “Today’s ‘independent expenditure’ isn’t as independent as you might think. As this fall’s battle for the House and Senate comes into focus, party strategists on both sides of the aisle can, and often do, communicate, even though there… Continue reading

“Montana, Citizens United and Government Corruption”

June 7, 2012, 12:50 pmcampaign financeRick Hasen

You can now listen on demand to today’s To the Point show. Here’s a description Free Speech and Government Corruption (12:00PM) The US Supreme Court has ordered Montana to abolish historic limits on campaign contributions to comply with… Continue reading

” The Constitutionality of the National Popular Vote: Refuting Challenges Based on Article II, Section One”

June 7, 2012, 11:10 amelectoral collegeRick Hasen

This item appears at FairVote.

FEC Deadlocks in Major Disclosure Advisory Opinion Case

June 7, 2012, 10:29 amcampaign financeRick Hasen

Dave Levinthal tweets. He says AFF may go to court next. My earlier coverage: Are Republican FEC Commissioners Poised to Try to Water Down Disclosure Requirements Even Further?

“Don’t be scared of Mitt’s money”

June 7, 2012, 9:55 amcampaign financeRick Hasen

Steve Kornacki writes for Salon.

“What Was the Problem With the Wisconsin Exit Polls?”

June 7, 2012, 9:52 amcampaignsRick Hasen

The Atlantic Wire reports.

“Strong Shareholder Support for CPA Model Political Disclosure Resolution Continues in 2012 Proxy Season”

June 7, 2012, 9:18 amcampaign financeRick Hasen

See this press release.

“South Dakota Secretary of State Jason M. Gant pleased with new cloud based election night reporting solution”

June 7, 2012, 9:14 amelection administration, voting technologyRick Hasen

The following press release just arrived via email: After overseeing the June Primary election this past Tuesday evening, Secretary of State Jason Gant made the following statement regarding the operation of election systems across South Dakota: “For this election, we… Continue reading