Monthly Archives: April 2013

Podcast of Drake Law Symposium on The Constitution and Political Dysfunction Now Available

April 10, 2013, 3:13 pmpolitical parties, political polarizationRick Hasen

You can download the audio of the three parts of the great Drake symposium at this link. Presenters were Norm Ornstein, Sandy Levinson, John McGinnis, Lori Ringhand, Brenna Findley and me. My paper for the symposium, Political Dysfunction and… Continue reading

“Boehner Violates Hastert Rule Again”

April 10, 2013, 9:41 amlegislation and legislaturesRick Hasen

Drucker reports.

“Race, Voting Procedures, and New Developments in Voting Rights”

April 10, 2013, 9:20 amelection administrationRick Hasen

I’m going to be a discussant at this great panel at the MPSA meeting in Chicago on Friday Chair(s): Michael Herron, Dartmouth College Paper(s): Rates of Possession of Valid Photo ID and Public Knowledge of Voter ID Laws in PA… Continue reading

“McCain campaign reels in riches from 2008 legal fund; Senate campaign benefits financially from 2008 White House run”

April 10, 2013, 8:29 amcampaign financeRick Hasen

CPI reports.

“Blacks’ Election-Day Waits Nearly Double Those Of Whites, But Why?”

April 10, 2013, 8:26 amelection administration, The Voting WarsRick Hasen

NPR reports.

“Ethics Group Asks IRS To Change Rule on Political Activity of Nonprofits”

April 10, 2013, 7:43 amcampaign finance, tax law and election lawRick Hasen

Roll Call’s “Political Moneyline” reports.

“Dem senator: Campaign finance laws a ‘mockery;’ Sheldon Whitehouse spars with Ted Cruz, Justice officials over political money”

April 10, 2013, 7:41 amUncategorizedRick Hasen

CPI reports.

“Senate Committee: Campaign Finance Laws Aren’t Enforced”

April 10, 2013, 7:32 amcampaign finance, Department of JusticeRick Hasen

NPR reports.

“D.C. court stops BISD’s May election”

April 10, 2013, 7:27 amDepartment of Justice, Voting Rights ActRick Hasen

News Order DOJ letter

“Can I Get a Witness? Proposed Florida Absentee Rule Riles Election Officials”

April 10, 2013, 7:22 amabsentee ballots, election administration, The Voting WarsRick Hasen

A ChapinBlog.

Speaking Monday in San Diego on “The Voting Wars Revisited”

April 10, 2013, 7:22 amThe Voting WarsRick Hasen

Details about the 6 pm event sponsored by ACS are here.

“Prosecutor wants to review double votes”

April 10, 2013, 7:18 amabsentee ballots, election administration, provisional ballots, The Voting WarsRick Hasen

Cincinnati Enquirer: “All 55 cases in which a Hamilton County voter voted via an absentee ballot and then voted provisionally must be sent to the Hamilton County Prosecutor’s Office for review of possible criminal charges, according to a directive… Continue reading

“New documents raise more questions about financing of McDonnell’s daughter’s wedding”

April 10, 2013, 7:17 amconflict of interest laws, ethics investigationsRick Hasen

WaPo reports.

“F.B.I. Looking Into Allegations That McConnell’s Campaign Was Wiretapped”

April 9, 2013, 8:27 pmcampaigns, chicaneryRick Hasen

NYT: The Federal Bureau of Investigation said it was looking into allegations by Senator Mitch McConnell of Kentucky that political opponents bugged his campaign headquarters. Mr. McConnell, the Republican leader in the Senate, blamed the “political left” for an anonymous… Continue reading