Lawprofs Teachout and Wu Lose But Garner 35-40% in NY Races
NYT report on Cuomo win.
Monthly Archives: September 2014
Does the Democracy Canon Support Removing Taylor’s Name from #KSSEN Ballot?
Taylor makes essentially that argument in the memorandum supporting the writ of mandamus filed in the KS Supreme Court.
I think that’s probably right. What good does it do to give voters the choice of a candidate who has attempted… Continue reading
Taylor’s Memo in #KSSEN Case Says Kobach Recused Before in this Race But Not Now
From the memorandum supporting the writ of mandumus filed in the KS Supreme Court:
See also Democrat Chad Taylor sues to get name off Kansas Senate ballot.
“Issa accuses Holder spokesman of attempting to ‘conspire’ with Democrats on IRS documents”
WaPo:
Attorney General Eric Holder’s communications director is being accused of calling the House Oversight Committee Republican staff and asking for help spinning a story. The twist? The GOP staff alleges that Holder’s spokesman thought he was talking to… Continue reading
“Georgia secretary of state investigating allegations of voter registration fraud”
Tom Edsall Deep Dive into 501c4 Lack of Transparency in Campaign Spending
New NYT column concludes:
A two-class structure of election financing is emerging. The first is the traditional system of federally regulated individual contributions in which the small donor has become increasingly important. The second is the combination of “super PACs”… Continue reading
First Report from 7th Circuit Suggests Reversal in Scott Walker/John Doe Campaign Case
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel:
A panel of three federal appeals judges on Tuesday questioned why they had been brought into a stalled criminal investigation into campaign activity by Gov. Scott Walker and conservative groups allied with him, saying it appeared… Continue reading
“Kansas Senate Nom Sues Kobach To Get Himself Taken Off Ballot”
TPM reports on this petition filed in the Supreme Court of Kansas.
Listen to the 7th Circuit Oral Argument in the WI “John Doe” Campaign Finance Case
Here. [corrected link]
“Anonymous Right-Wing Attack on DA Chisholm’s Wife Is a New Low”
#MSSEN McDaniel Challenge Expedited at MS Supreme Court
Ga. Senator Millar Digs Deeper on African-American Voting: Prefers “More Educated Voters”
Earlier I linked to comments in which a Ga. state senator opposed early Sunday voting before election day which he said would bring out more African American voters. (Steve Benen unpacks the comments).
But now he’s doubled down in… Continue reading
“Breaking: Fourth Circuit to hear expedited appeal of voting rights decision”
The Progressive Pulse: “In an order issued today, the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has agreed to expedite an appeal of a lower court’s refusal to block voting law changes from taking effect this November, and has scheduled… Continue reading