“Let the Voter Clampdown Begin”
Tyler Batten of the Charlotte Observer editorial board posts this item.
Musical selection via The Clash.
Monthly Archives: August 2013
VoteRiders
I’ve been hearing from a lot of people asking me for suggestions on what to do to counter some of the new strict voting rules that are being enacted into law in North Carolina, Texas, and elsewhere. I’ve been sending… Continue reading
Joel Gora on McCutcheon
Here, at SCOTUSBlog:
Many are already raising the specter of the McCutcheon case being another Citizens United, this time dramatically changing the basic law on contribution limits. But McCutcheon and the RNC are not making that argument and are… Continue reading
Bauer on 501(c)(3) Politics
Here.
“This September May Be New York City’s Voting Apocalypse”
And Now the Attack on Student Voting in North Carolina…
The State:
Within hours of Gov. Pat McCrory signing a Republican-backed bill this week making sweeping changes to the state’s voting laws, local elections boards in two college towns made moves that could make it harder for students to… Continue reading
“The Long Road Ahead for Voting Rights”
This item appears at NC Policy Watch.
“Originalism: It’s Not Just for Conservatives Anymore”
Adam Winkler in SCOTUSBlog McCutcheon symposium talks of Lessig/Gans and Brennan Center amicus briefs.
In some ways, the McCutcheon amici highlight the limits of liberal originalism. If the embrace of history is merely strategic, designed to persuade one member of… Continue reading
“Burning the house to roast the pig: Can elections be saved by banning political speech?”
Bob Corn-Revere writes in SCOTUSBlog McCutcheon symposium.
“Campaign Lies Are Common, But Are They Actionable?”
Marcia Coyle writes for NLJ: “Everybody lies, particularly in political campaigns, says the cynical voter. But should laws restricting speech challenged as untruthful get First Amendment scrutiny? A national pro-life advocacy group would answer yes, and is asking the U.S.… Continue reading
“Rand Paul: No ‘objective evidence’ African Americans are prevented from voting”
“Unease at Clinton Foundation Over Finances and Ambitions”
Must-read Nick Confessore and Amy Chozick NYT extensive A1 article.
“The Call for Internet Voting Gets Louder”
Brian Newby, Election Commissioner in Johnson County, Kansas, writes.
I argue in Chapter 5 of The Voting Wars that Internet Voting at this time would be a huge mistake.
“Santorum accused of illegally steering $1 million donation to super PAC”
WaPo:
A campaign finance watchdog has filed a complaint against former GOP presidential candidate Rick Santorum, referring to reports that Santorum or his campaign may have illegally urged a donor to donate $1 million to a super PAC supporting… Continue reading