Monthly Archives: September 2012

“House Candidates Fear Super PACs”

September 13, 2012, 9:50 amcampaign financeRick Hasen

Center for Public Integrity: “A new super PAC, backed by a $500,000 contribution from a wealthy hedge fund manager, is aiming to knock off a Long Island congressman who doesn’t share the big donor’s views on reform of the… Continue reading

“Lobbyists Rebrand Themselves Consultants, Evade Campaign Finance Laws”

September 13, 2012, 9:41 amcampaign finance, lobbyingRick Hasen

Minyanville reports.

Northern Public Radio on the Smith, Streb, Hasen Citizens United Event Last Night

September 13, 2012, 9:35 amcampaign financeRick Hasen

Here.

“3 Republican members of Electoral College may not vote for GOP ticket”

September 13, 2012, 9:32 amelectoral collegeRick Hasen

AP: “At least three Republican electors say they may not support their party’s presidential ticket when the Electoral College meets in December to formally elect the new president, escalating tensions within the GOP and adding a fresh layer of… Continue reading

“Data IS Beautiful (cont.): “Four Questions to Ask Election Officials”

September 13, 2012, 9:30 amelection administrationRick Hasen

ChapinBlog. And yesterday Doug discussed budget issues for local election administrators.

“Wisconsin residents no longer need to show papers; State accepts electronic documents for same-day registration”

September 13, 2012, 9:27 amelection administrationRick Hasen

That’s the lead story in this week’s Electionline Weekly.

Katrina vanden Heuvel and Jamie Raskin on Moyers Talking SCOTUS

September 13, 2012, 9:26 amSupreme CourtRick Hasen

Details here.

“Election watchdogs seek to block Boulder County ballot printing”

September 13, 2012, 9:24 amelection administration, The Voting Wars, votingRick Hasen

The latest from Colorado.

“JAS, Brennan: Shifting Trends Ahead in Judicial Races?”

September 13, 2012, 9:15 amcampaign finance, judicial electionsRick Hasen

Gavel Grab: “In the run-up to the November elections, Justice at Stake and the Brennan Center for Justice reported on Thursday that changing spending patterns in judicial elections may signal a new phase in the hard-fought battle to influence the… Continue reading

Suit Filed Against NH Voter Registration Form’s Residency Affirmation Requirement

September 13, 2012, 9:13 amresidency, votingRick Hasen

You can read the complaint here.

Pa. Voter ID Preview Roundup

September 13, 2012, 9:05 amelection administration, The Voting Wars, voter idRick Hasen

Howard’s got it. I will link to stories describing today’s arguments as they become available.

“Challenges to Voting Laws May Play Havoc On and After Election Day”

September 12, 2012, 9:41 pmelection administration, The Voting WarsRick Hasen

Amanda Becker reports for Roll Call.

“Pa. Supreme Court hearings on voter ID and redistricting to be televised”

September 12, 2012, 9:32 pmelection administration, The Voting Wars, voter idRick Hasen

Tomorrow morning is the PA voter id oral argument in the state supreme Court. The good news is that it will be televised. The bad news is that it looks like there won’t be a webcast unless you subscribe to… Continue reading

“Test-driving California’s Election Reforms”

September 12, 2012, 9:16 pmcitizen commissions, political parties, primaries, redistrictingRick Hasen

PPIC has issued this report by Eric McGee and Daniel Krimm. Here is the summary: In the June 2012 primary, California tested two important electoral changes: new legislative and congressional districts drawn by an independent citizens commission and a “top… Continue reading