“St. Lucie elections officials suspend recount; tally to continue at 8 a.m. Sunday”
The latest in the Allen West dispute.
Monthly Archives: November 2012
“Barber wins hard-fought race against McSally”
Arizona Republic: “The race for the 2nd Congressional District had been too close to call for 10 days, but on Friday an Arizona Republic analysis determined that McSally would not be able to muster enough votes from the remaining… Continue reading
“Failed Amendments Suggest Lawmakers Knew Election Mess was Coming”
Florida: “Incoming Florida House Speaker Will Weatherford has said they don’t know what caused long lines, however, Weatherford and his House Republican colleagues repeatedly fought back efforts explicitly designed to curb the ill effects of their bill. Some supporters… Continue reading
Election Data Services’ Election Results Poster Shipping Soon
It’s just about that time. (Here’s the order form.)
Updated Version of “A Constitutional Right to Lie in Campaigns and Elections?”
I’ve posted an updated and revised version of this paper, forthcoming in a Montana Law Review election law symposium. The main difference is that I’ve now expressed more skepticism about “truth commissions” (as in Ohio) as effective means of dealing… Continue reading
“Zero Votes for Romney, ‘Dozens of Black’ Voters Prompt Cries of Voter Fraud”
Yet Another Story of Florida Election Incompetence as Allen West Recount Gets New Life
Palm Beach Post: “A divided St. Lucie County canvassing board decided Friday night to recount all 37,379 ballots from early voting in the tight congressional race between Republican U.S. Rep. Allen West and Democrat Patrick Murphy….West has not conceded and… Continue reading
“New super PAC hopes to give cover to pro-immigration Republicans”
“How to Combat Long Lines at the Polls”
I gave this interview to the Marketplace Morning Report.
“Many Agree Fla Elections Needs Change, But Can’t Agree On How To Do It”
“Targeting the ‘Lobbyist’ Next Door; Grass-roots organizations may think they’re just exercising free speech. Plenty of states think otherwise.”
Jeanette Petersen has written this WSJ oped.
“Senator Proposes Legislation to Fix Long Voting Lines”
BLT: “A senator has followed up on President Barack Obama’s suggestion that someone should do something about the long voting lines on Election Day. Senator Christopher Coons (D-Del.) filed the Fair, Accurate, Secure, and Timely Voting Act of 2012 … Continue reading
“Alito Defends ‘Citizens’ in Speech to Federalist Society”
BLT reports.
In addition to defending the Citizens United ruling by pointing to media corporations, the Justice is quoted as saying; “Have you ever tried to get cow bleep out of a Prada purse, it’s not so bleeping simple.”
“West’s call for recount dismissed”
The Hill: “The legal battle surrounding the results of Rep. Allen West’s (R-Fla.) reelection bid is likely not over yet, as both he and Democrat Patrick Murphy have indicated a willingness to move forward with litigation, regardless of the official… Continue reading