NY Times Covers Election Problems in Texas and Honduras…But Not NYC
So odd.
The coverage so far amounts to a single sentence: “On Monday, it released a report highlighting the shortcomings of the city’s Board of Elections.”
Monthly Archives: January 2014
“OpenSecrets.org Releases New, Improved Lobbying Data”
As usual the Center for Responsive Politics makes the most of available data.
“Counsel Rests: Why did Mitch McConnell—not the Senate’s lawyer—participate in Monday’s recess appointments case at the Supreme Court?”
Neal Devins writes for Slate.
Wisconsin Supreme Court finally weighs in on redistricting (by punting)
In July of 2011, the Wisconsin legislature passed new district lines, in a hurry. (Though activity had not been scheduled to resume before September, the legislature reconvened in extraordinary session on July 19, and passed both state and federal… Continue reading
New Investigation of DOJ Civil Rights Division Coming?
Ryan Reilly: “Omnibus requires #DOJ IG to spend $1 million on independent review of Civil Rights Division. http://docs.house.gov/billsthisweek/20140113/CPRT-113-HPRT-RU00-h3547-hamdt2samdt_xml.pdf …“
Quote of the Day: IRS Mess Edition
“As far as I can tell, nobody has actually done an investigation. This has been a big, bureaucratic, former-Soviet-Union-type investigation, which means that there was no investigation….This is a deplorable abuse of the public trust, but I am not surprised.”… Continue reading
“US Supreme Court won’t hear Nevada ballot case”
AP: “Nevada’s unique ‘none of the above’ voting option for statewide races will remain an election spoiler for the foreseeable future after the U.S. Supreme Court declined Monday to consider an appeal by national Republicans.”
Here’s a collection of… Continue reading
More Doonesbury on the Voting Wars
“True the Vote Strikes Favorable Settlement with Ohio Secretary of State to Purge Voter Rolls”
Thoughts About the Supreme Court’s Recently Granted False Speech Case
I’ve now had a chance to read the petition, opposition, and reply in Susan B. Anthony List v. Driehaus. I believe this case is about ripeness, not the merits of Ohio’s false speech law.
I expect… Continue reading
Subsidizing Democracy on C-Span 2
As Rick mentioned in an earlier post, this morning at 9:30 am ET Professor Michael Miller is talking on his public financing book “Subsidizing Democracy” at the New America Foundation, and I’ll comment along with Michael Malbin… Continue reading
Must-Read Nick Confessore NYT A1 Piece on How Money Moves Across States to Influence State Elections
The most important piece of campaign finance journalism in a while. And a great look at the connections between money and one party state legislatures and political polarization.
The only thing I think was left out of this piece is… Continue reading
“Lobbyists poised for more profit declines, but also finding ways to keep business flowing”
“Texas Vote-Buying Case Casts Glare on Tradition of Election Day Goads”
NYT picks up the vote buying case we’ve been following.