Monthly Archives: November 2013
ATP Smacked with Fine By Montana Judge for Non-Disclosure
Here.
“Treasury, IRS Announce Crackdown on Political Campaigning by Crossroads GPS, Other 501(c)(4) Groups”
“Did the California Citizens Redistricting Commission Really Create More Competitive Districts?”
“Obenshain to Request Recount in Va. AG Race”
The latest from Virginia.
Early News Stories and Reactions to IRS 501c4 Actions
Read the IRS’s Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on 501c4 Political Activity
“Time To Re-Think Recall Elections”
Josh Israel writes for Think Progress:
Earlier this month, the Republican-controlled Wisconsin Assembly took the first step toward preventing voters from forcing recall elections against elected officials not accused of any legal or ethical wrongdoing. While this move may appear… Continue reading
“Some Florida Election Supervisors Stunned By New Voter Restrictions”
ThinkProgress:
Florida Gov. Rick Scott’s (R) chief election official issued new rules Monday night that could hamper absentee voting, just months before Floridians in the state’s 13th Congressional district take part in a special election to replace the late… Continue reading
“Obama Administration Proposes New Curbs on Campaigning by Tax-Exempt Groups”
Huge news in WSJ:
The Obama administration Tuesday proposed a crackdown on the widespread use of tax-exempt organizations for political campaigning, seeking to reduce the influential role that the secretive groups have played in recent elections.
The new “guidance”… Continue reading
“Did Hamilton Co. prosecutor Joe Deters vote improperly?”
Cincinnati Enquirer:
Did Hamilton County Prosecutor Joe Deters, whose office prosecuted voter fraud cases stemming from the 2012 election, improperly vote in the same election?That’s an issue that should be discussed by the Hamilton County Board of Elections, board… Continue reading
“Update: Scope of Potential Recount”
VPAP: “If accurate, the VPAP estimate will mean there will be 100 times more ballots recounted this year than in 2005, when Democrat Creigh Deeds lost a razor-thin vote to Republican Bob McDonnell.”
“In Campaign, Cash Flowed Circuitously”
NYT:
David Koch retreated in November to his Park Avenue co-op after spending a relative pittance. But New York City saw a spasm of unregulated campaign money, most of it unleashed by wealthy Democrats and unions. And no one… Continue reading