Monthly Archives: September 2012
“Citizens for Election Integrity Minnesota outlines some costs of voter suppression amendment”
This post appears at Bluestem Prarie.
8th Circuit Unanimously Rejects Challenge to MN Corporate Contribution Ban; Divides on Disclosure Requirements
The Eighth Circuit has issued its en banc opinion in the Swanson case. The Eighth Circuit now joins the Second, Fourth (after the rejection of the district court decision in Danielczyk) and Ninth Circuits (in the Thalheimer case in which… Continue reading
Chapin on Husted’s Decision to Ignore Court Order on Early Voting Pending Appeal
Here: “Secretary Husted has clearly chosen Door #2 – a wait and see approach that likely reflects some belief that his views will prevail on appeal. I also wouldn’t be surprised if his decision also reflects an understanding of… Continue reading
“Justice Department Clears New Hampshire Voter ID Law”
TPM links to the preclearance letter.
“Pentagon Report Finds Military Voting Efforts Underfunded, Ineffective”
TPM: “The Pentagon’s inspector general said in a report issued Tuesday that the federal government’s efforts to assist military voters under the Military and Overseas Voter Empowerment Act aren’t working thanks to underfunding and ineffective outreach to younger military… Continue reading
“Reform Advocates Take to Subways to Force SEC Disclosure Rule”
Rahm Goes Rogue
WaPo: ‘Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel, a legendary fundraiser and political strategist before he won elected office, has dropped his honorary chairmanship of the Obama campaign to help raise big-dollar contributions so that Democrats can compete with what is emerging… Continue reading
Breaking News: Ninth Circuit Order Will Allow “None of the Above” Option to Appear on Nevada Ballot
A unanimous Ninth Circuit panel has issued an order which will have the effect (barring any Supreme Court action) of allowing Nevada voters to vote, as they have in the past, for “None of the Above” on races on the… Continue reading
“South Carolina Says Voter ID Law’s ‘Reasonable Impediment’ Is Whatever A Voter Says It Is”
“Expert FAQ: Do We Need Campaign Finance Reform?”
This item appears at Nerd Wallet.
“Too Many Secrets”
Jewish Daily Forward editorial on 501c4s.
Power Line on the Minnesota Voter ID Litigation
Here.
Ohio SOS Jon Husted Refusing to Set Early Voting Hours Per Court Order until Appeals Process Over
Very interesting directive, and if the appeals process drags out then this could create some confusion close to the election.