Gov. Christie Wants Unlimited Donations to Candidates in State and Federal Elections
Why not? It’s not like New Jersey has had any problems with corrupt politicians. And Christie doesn’t seem to mind kneeling before oligarchs.
Monthly Archives: April 2014
“What John Roberts Doesn’t Get About Corruption”
Zephyr Teachout writes for Politico magazine.
“Obama on Voter ID: Right Speech in the Right Place for the Right Reason”
Blogging, Listserv Technical Issues
Due to some problems at UCI yesterday and today, there have been issues with the blog as well as with the Election Law listserv and Legislation listserv.
The blog seems to be back. As to the listservs, it appears that… Continue reading
“In wake of McCutcheon case, states abandon aggregate contribution limits”
DLA Piper Political Law Alert.
“Supreme Court to consider challenge to law barring campaign falsehoods”
David Savage previews Susan B. Anthony for the LAT.
“Longtime Professor Peter Tiersma, who shaped Calif. jury instructions, leaves legacy of scholarship”
Very sad news about my former Loyola colleague Peter Tiersma. He was a giant in the field of law and language. Everyone in California today benefits from his important work on clarity in jury instructions. Condolences to his family and… Continue reading
Political Campaign Ethics Conference in Miami-Dade
This event sponsored by the Miami-Dade Commission on Ethics and Public Trust and the St. Thomas University Center for Ethics looks great. It includes a Bonifaz-Bopp debate on campaign finance.
Registration: www.stu.edu/campaignethicsconference
More information: ethics.miamidade.gov or 305-579-2594
Federalism and Election Law
Those interested in the intersection between election law and federalism might want to take a look at a new Feature in the Yale Law Journal, which I blog about here. Entitled “Federalism as the New Nationalism,” it marks the… Continue reading
“Supreme Court Protester Sentenced to Time-Served”
Tony Mauro:
In a statement to the judge, Newkirk said he had spoken out at the Supreme Court and broken the law “in the tradition of civil disobedience” to draw attention to the court’s 2010 Citizens United ruling and… Continue reading
“IRS chief: New rule on the way for tax-exempt groups”
USA Today:
The Internal Revenue Service is prepared to rewrite a proposed rule regulating the political activities of non-profit groups to address complaints from the right and left that it goes too far, IRS Commissioner John Koskinen said Monday.… Continue reading
Larry Noble on the FEC Commissioner Breakdown
Blogging at CLC:
Truth be told, I wish there were a better position than the one Vice Chairwoman Ravel and Commissioner Weintraub have taken. But at some point you have to say “enough is enough” and let everyone play by… Continue reading
Gov. Cuomo Signs Bill Adding New York to National Popular Vote Compact
“Kansas Gets Extra Time In Voter Registration Case”
The latest on Kobach v. EAC.