“Election activist claims she’s broken Boulder’s ballot code”
News from Colorado.
Monthly Archives: September 2012
Sutton Law Firm Makes Hertz, Mainardi Partners
“IRS Examining 70 Section 501(c)(4) Groups, Some to Determine Social Welfare Purpose”
Bloomberg BNA: “The Internal Revenue Service is examining more than 70 tax code Section 501(c)(4) social welfare organizations, some to determine if social welfare is indeed their primary purpose, according to letters to and from IRS released Sept. 19… Continue reading
Trevor Potter Talking Campaign Finance with Bill Moyers
Supreme Court Won’t Intervene to Put Gary Johnson on the Presidential Ballot in Michigan
Here is the order. (h/t Richard Winger)
“Armed investigator to retired teacher: You’re dead”
More on Texas investigating “dead” voters.
Supreme Court, Without Dissent, Denies LULAC’s Emergency Redistricting Motion Out of Texas
“The Voting Wars” Book Tour–Upcoming Dates
Here are my upcoming scheduled appearances to talk about The Voting Wars:
September 20, 7 pm Los Angeles, part of panel program for LA ALOUD) (details and RSVP)
September 27, 4 pm, University of Montana (details… Continue reading
The Obama Near-Solicitation of Big Super PAC $
Thanks to the byzantine nature of campaign regulation in the hands of the FEC, a federal candidate may appear at a Super PAC fundraiser and solicit money for the PAC, but the candidate cannot ask for more than $5,000. Others,… Continue reading
“Pennsylvania Court Sets Aside Voter-ID Ruling for Review”
The Pa. Supreme Court’s Curious Voter ID Punt
Today the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania issued a 4-2 per curiam (unsigned) decision and two dissenting statements, sending the challenge to the state’s new tough voter i.d. law back to the trial court for more factfinding. The four Justices… Continue reading
“Romney Campaign Borrowed $20 Million to Get Through Convention”
NYT: “Mitt Romney borrowed $20 million for his presidential campaign in August, a campaign official said on Tuesday, money that helped carry Mr. Romney through the Republican convention until he could tap into tens of millions of dollars in… Continue reading