Monthly Archives: December 2014
“DNC rolls out midterm task force”
Politico has this story on the group charged with conducting an autopsy of the 2014 election. It includes Google Chairman Eric Schmidt, KY Gov. Steve Beshear, and Democratic “super-lawyer” Marc Elias, who the report says “will be helpful to the… Continue reading
“Warren Buffett Makes His First Donation Ever To An Independent Political Group”
Business Insider reports on Buffett’s $25,000 check to “Ready for Hillary,” despite his previously stated reluctance to give to outside groups because “I don’t want to see democracy go in that direction.” Bloomberg Politics has this report.
“After Sweeping Reform, Illinois Making Great Strides to Modernize Registration System”
DeNora Getachew has this post on the Brennan Center’s blog on the state legislature’s adoption of voting reforms, including electronic registration, same-day registration, and expanded early voting.
“Chamber Fights Back Against Pressure to Disclose Political Spending”
Bloomberg BNA has this story ($) on the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s pushback against efforts to require greater disclosure of corporate spending of campaigns and lobbying, reporting that at a conference of its foundation:
Several speakers … raised concerns about… Continue reading
EAC Nominees Make It Out of Committee But…
BNA reports here ($): “Two Republican nominees to long-vacant seats on the U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC) were advanced late Dec. 3 by the Senate Rules and Administration Committee, but their confirmations in the current term of Congress were doubtful… Continue reading
“While No One Noticed, Did Vermont Just Win a Big Case Against the RGA?”
Ohio House Passes Bipartisan Redistricting Reform Bill
I have the good fortune to start my week of guest blogging for Rick on the night of a significant redistricting development in my state, where election law wonders never cease. The Cleveland Plain Dealer has this report and the… Continue reading
Good News: Brennan Center Redistricting Newsletter with Michael Li on the Way
Via email from the Brennan Center: “Starting next week, the Brennan Center will launch a monthly newsletter covering redistricting. The newsletter will include all the latest news from legislatures and courtrooms as well as pertinent developments across the country. To… Continue reading
Another OpEd Suggesting Voter ID Affected Election Outcomes in 2014
Benjamin Jealous and Ryan Haygood:
While the Court’s failure to block the law may have left over a million people unable to vote, the Texas Governor’s race was decided by 954,306 votes.
Similarly, this recent surge in voter suppression… Continue reading
“As Hillary Clinton ponders 2016, Clinton-themed super PACs seek a piece of the action”
Matea Gold reports for WaPo.
Off the Grid
The great Dan Tokaji will be guest blogging for me tonight through Wednesday as I step away for a few days of recharging. If you have any pitches for ELB, send them directly to Dan.
See you soon!
Sen. McConnell Money Plan
Vogel:
Mitch McConnell is moving swiftly to consolidate political power — and cash.
Before he even takes the reins as Senate majority leader, McConnell and his allies are quietly trying to engineer a bold plan that would enable party… Continue reading
“Attorney On Uncounted Provisional Ballots In Arizona Elections”
KJZZ on Barber-McSally recount.