Monthly Archives: April 2014

“Dysfunction and Belief at the FEC”

April 22, 2014, 1:59 pmcampaign finance, federal election commissionRick Hasen

David Mason: Former FEC GC Larry Noble has offered his take on the public dispute between FEC Vice Chair Ann Ravel and the FEC’s Republican commissioners. Noble ultimately calls for “fundamental changes” at the FEC “including the appointment… Continue reading

Justice Sotomayor’s Schuette Dissent Talks of Shelby County and Voting Rights

April 22, 2014, 1:56 pmSupreme Court, voting, Voting Rights ActRick Hasen

In Adam Liptak’s analysis of today’s Supreme Court decision in Shuette, he notes: “But Justice Sonia Sotomayor, in the longest and most significant dissent of her career, said the Constitution required special vigilance in light of the history of slavery,… Continue reading

“Is It Ripe?”

April 22, 2014, 1:45 pmcampaignsRick Hasen

Ron Collins on Susan B. Anthony.

“Thwarted GOP candidate for U.S. Senate tells court Warwick ordinance ‘null and void'”

April 22, 2014, 1:45 pmUncategorizedRick Hasen

Providence Journal on challenge to state Hatch Act prohibition.

“Ambassadorships should not be political payoffs”

April 22, 2014, 1:43 pmcampaign financeRick Hasen

Meredith McGehee blogs.

Thoughts on Today’s SCOTUS False Speech Case

April 22, 2014, 12:31 pmcampaigns, Supreme CourtRick Hasen

I have now had the chance to review the transcript in today’s Susan B. Anthony case. I’m going to stick with my pre-argument prediction: This is likely to be a unanimous decision against the state of Ohio. There may… Continue reading

Transcript in Susan B. Anthony Case

April 22, 2014, 10:53 amUncategorizedRick Hasen

Read it here.

Two from CPI on McCutcheon

April 22, 2014, 8:41 amcampaign finance, Supreme CourtRick Hasen

The ‘McCutcheon’ decision explained — more money to pour into political process ‘Jumbo joints’: How big will the newest political animals get?

Michael Li Explains that New Ed Blum Texas Voting Suit is a Lot Like One Blum Recently Lost

April 22, 2014, 8:38 amvoting, Voting Rights ActRick Hasen

So why bring it? By bringing it up in this way, it will come up to the Supreme Court on direct appeal rather than a discretionary petition for cert. As I’ve explained to blog readers many times, cases up… Continue reading

“Campaign Finance Lawsuits In Minnesota And Other States Take Aim At Contribution Limits”

April 22, 2014, 8:35 amcampaign financeRick Hasen

Unsurprising news from Minnesota.

Politicians Debate Ohio Election Administration Changes

April 22, 2014, 8:31 amelection administration, The Voting WarsRick Hasen

Seitz: Don’t believe voting law myths Reece: Voting rights have been dismantled

Early Voting Down 82 Percent in Hamilton County, Ohio

April 22, 2014, 8:29 amvotingRick Hasen

Here.

Susan B. Anthony Preview Roundup

April 22, 2014, 8:26 amcampaignsRick Hasen

Howard has a roundup here. More from SCOTUSBlog. And these: TPM Bob Bauer (Bob thinks US v. Alvarez is dispositive; I don’t but think it is quite important) Jonathan Adler.

“GOP Response to PCEA: Green Light on Voter Registration Reforms, Red Light on Early Voting”

April 22, 2014, 8:17 amelection administration, PCEA (Bauer-Ginsberg Commission)Rick Hasen

Doug Chapin: “in a field where consensus is often in short supply, it’s encouraging to see that a key political and policy voice like the RNLA finds more than a few things to like in the PCEA report.”