Monthly Archives: December 2014

“State high court to take up Doe cases centered on Walker’s campaign”

December 16, 2014, 4:30 pmcampaign finance, chicaneryRick Hasen

Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel: The state Supreme Court on Tuesday accepted three cases stemming from a long-running John Doe investigation of fundraising and spending by Gov. Scott Walker’s campaign and conservative groups backing him. The court was unanimous in agreeing to take… Continue reading

“Constitution Check: How much secrecy does the First Amendment give to political donors?”

December 16, 2014, 2:19 pmcampaign financeRick Hasen

Lyle Dennistnn blogs.

“Texas: Judge in Voting Rights Case Made ‘Winners Out of Clear Losers'”

December 16, 2014, 2:07 pmVoting Rights ActRick Hasen

BLT: “Lawyers for the state of Texas have accused a federal district judge of wrongfully awarding ‘a consolation prize’ of more than $1 million in attorney fees to groups that challenged the state’s redistricting plans.”

My Academic Articles 2011-2012

December 16, 2014, 1:51 pmUncategorizedRick Hasen

Moving these off the Sidebar as well. Fixing Washington, 126 Harvard Law Review 550 (2012) What to Expect When You’re Electing: Federal Courts and the Political Thicket in 2012, Federal Lawyer, (2012) Chill Out: A Qualified Defense of … Continue reading

“How Stephen Colbert Schooled Americans in Campaign Finance”

December 16, 2014, 1:02 pmcampaign financeRick Hasen

Trevor Potter reflects.

“Assembly Speaker Says He’s ‘Open’ To Replacing GAB With Partisan Elections Board”

December 16, 2014, 12:59 pmelection administration, The Voting WarsRick Hasen

The latest from Wisconsin.

“FairVote Submits Comment Supporting Petition for More Inclusive Candidate Debates”

December 16, 2014, 12:56 pmballot access, campaigns, third partiesRick Hasen

See here.

My Opeds and Commentaries 2012-2013

December 16, 2014, 7:37 amUncategorizedRick Hasen

I am moving them off the sidebar as I spruce things up around here. [links fixed] Voter Suppression’s New Pretext, New York Times, Nov. 15, 2013 Making a Federal Case Out of It: How Democrats May Win the Virginia … Continue reading

“Gardner named interim dean of the UB Law School”

December 16, 2014, 7:13 amelection law bizRick Hasen

Congrats (I think!) to Election Law prof Jim Gardner, named interim dean of Buffalo.

“‘In Push Out’ Provision, Example of How Congress Does Its Job”

December 15, 2014, 8:31 pmlegislation and legislaturesRick Hasen

NYT: How Representative Kevin Yoder’s “push out” provision survived is not, as many have suggested, a tale of dark favors done in back rooms at the last minute. Instead, it is how powerful lobbies work their will, slowly, persistently,… Continue reading

“CRS Report Details Perks for Outgoing Members of Congress”

December 15, 2014, 8:20 pmlegislation and legislaturesRick Hasen

Roll Call: Even though lawmakers who will not be returning to Congress in January might feel downtrodden, they can find solace in the fact that they retain some congressional perks. Those perks, ranging from floor access to permanent identification… Continue reading

“After McDonnell conviction, Virginia needs to get tougher on ethics”

December 15, 2014, 8:08 pmcampaign finance, conflict of interest laws, ethics investigationsRick Hasen

WaPo editorial.

“Why Even a Good Midterm Turnout for Democrats in North Carolina Fell Short”

December 15, 2014, 7:15 pmelection administration, voter registrationRick Hasen

Nate Cohn analyzes for NYT’s The Upshot.

Pa. Supreme Court Sides with Cozen O’Connor in Campaign Finance Dispute

December 15, 2014, 7:08 pmcampaign financeRick Hasen

Unanimous opinion (with some recusals): The primary issue in this appeal is whether a law firm’s post-election forgiveness of a political campaign committee’s unpaid legal fees, which were incurred due to the firm’s representation of a candidate in a ballot… Continue reading