“Voting Rights: Scalia v. minority protection”
David Dante Troutt has written this Reuters oped.
Monthly Archives: March 2013
“Colorado gun lobbyist faces ethics probe by lawmakers”
Free speech or an inappropriate threat from a lobbyist? This is one to watch (via Steve Klein).
“Taking Opt-In Rights Seriously: What Knox v. SEIU Could Mean for Post-Citizens United Shareholder Rights”
Ciara Torres-Spelliscy has posted this draft on SSRN (Montana Law Review). Here is the abstract:
This article will explore the implications of the Supreme Court’s disparate treatment of similarly-situated, politically active corporations and unions. Two paths lead to more equitable… Continue reading
Justice O’Connor talks Bush v. Gore, Public Opinion, Ethics, Etc. with Rachel Maddow
Watch.
The Bush v. Gore decision gets mentioned around the 9 minute mark and again around the 15 minute mark.
“Democrats poised to suggest big changes in election system”
The latest from Minnesota.
Kiffmeyer said she didn’t want to question the motives of Democrats, but she finds their approach curious.
“They won the election last year on current election law, and they also said ‘it’s great, everything’s wonderful,’ ”… Continue reading
“Constitution Check: Is the right to vote an ‘entitlement’?”
Lyle Denniston on Justice Scalia.
Speaker Boehner Calls Section 5 a “Small” Provision of the Voting Rights Act
From Meet the Press interview:
Question: Do you believe that the Voting Rights Act is still needed?
Boehner: “Oh, I think the Voting Rights Act is passed with large majorities in the House and Senate. I think it’s something… Continue reading
“Is Wisconsin a Top-14 State in Racial Prejudice?”
Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel on the new Elmendorf-Spencer data.
P.J. Media: “Hey Southerners–You’re Racist!!”
“Obama campaign reveals biggest fundraisers around Election Day”
“Legacy in mind, Obama aides form web of influence”
“Watchdogs Urge More Disclosure of Expenditures by Political Committees in Comments on FEC Rule”
“No Set Price for Meetings with President? Really?”
Fred Wertheimer channels Seth Meyers.
“Twitter Reaction to Events Often at Odds with Overall Public Opinion”
Important new Pew study.
In the last chapter of The Voting Wars I discuss how extreme political positions on Twitter could translate into social unrest in the event of another razor-thin Presidential election.
Elemendorf and Spencer: Are the Covered States “More Racist” than Other States?
The following is a guest post from Chris Elmendorf and Doug Spencer:
Are the Covered States “More Racist” than Other States?
Christopher S. Elmendorf
Douglas M. Spencer
During oral argument last week in Shelby County v. Holder, the constitutional challenge… Continue reading