“Merrill Upbeat for Tuesday’s Election, But 100 Polling Places Remain Without Power”
News from Connecticut.
Monthly Archives: November 2012
“International Observers Say States Out of Line”
Politico: “The group hosting international election observers said Thursday that state officials in Iowa and Texas are needlessly blocking access to the decades-old process the United States already has agreed to, an official said Thursday.”
“Trying to Tip Virginia Senate Race With Pinpoint Door-Knocking”
“Total Cost of the Election Could Be $6 Billion”
NYT’s “The Caucus” reports.
“AFJ Weighs In: Independent Sector’s New Report”
Nan Aron:
With the release of an extensive new report, Beyond the Cause: The Art and Science of Advocacy, Independent Sector has started a conversation about how the nonprofit and philanthropic sector can increase its influence on public… Continue reading
“Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act and the ‘Aggregate Powers’ of Congress over Elections”
Jack Chin has posted this draft on SSRN. Here is the abstract:
In NAMUDNO v. Holder, the Supreme Court suggested that Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 was unconstitutional. The Court explained that Section 5, requiring preclearance… Continue reading
“Finding Voting Information”
“Why there won’t likely be an electoral vote/popular vote split — in one map”
“Romney Would Limit Lobbyist Roles”
WSJ: “Advisers to Mitt Romney would limit the role of lobbyists in transition teams and the White House if the Republican presidential candidate wins next week’s election. The Romney camp is considering a one-year ban to prevent registered lobbyists… Continue reading
“Crossroads Experiment Targets Secret Money at Congress”
“Memo from the boss: Vote for Romney; Cintas CEO among those warning of their Obama fears”
The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
“Vote fraud debaters poles apart: Real danger – or excuse to suppress?”
The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
“Our Next Long National Nightmare: A North Dakota Recount”
Sasha Issenberg writes for Slate.
“Polling sites race Tuesday deadline; Local officials work with state to restore locations after Superstorm Sandy”
Important story from New York.