Monthly Archives: April 2015

“A Checklist Manifesto for Election Day: How to Prevent Mistakes at the Polls”

April 22, 2015, 10:49 amelection administrationRick Hasen

Josh Douglas has posted this draft on SSRN. Here is the abstract: Mistakes happen – especially at the polls on Election Day. To fix this complex problem inherent in election administration, this Article proposes the use of simple checklists.… Continue reading

“Secret Koch memo outlines plans for 2016”

April 22, 2015, 10:18 amcampaign finance, campaignsRick Hasen

Vogel, ‘natch.

“It’s Time to Fix Stupid” PAC Name Rejected by Kansas Ethics Commission

April 22, 2015, 9:39 amcampaign finance, election administrationRick Hasen

If this gets litigated I would not bet on the Ethics Commission.

“Federal judge OKs Albany County’s new political map”

April 22, 2015, 7:20 amUncategorizedRick Hasen

The Times-Union reports (via NY Election News).

“The Sh*t Brad Smith Says”

April 22, 2015, 7:03 amcampaign financeRick Hasen

Lessig on Smith on disclosure of contributions. CCP responds.

“Supreme Court Revives Challenge to North Carolina Redistricting”

April 22, 2015, 6:58 amredistricting, Supreme Court, Voting Rights ActRick Hasen

Jess Bravin for the WSJ.

“Restoring People’s Faith in Government”

April 22, 2015, 6:57 amUncategorizedRick Hasen

Rep. Sarbanes oped.

“The State of Contribution Limits in a World of Super PACs”

April 22, 2015, 6:55 amcampaign finance, Supreme CourtRick Hasen

Important Bauer post.

“Hillary Clinton Campaign Aims To Raise $100 Million For Primary”

April 22, 2015, 4:42 amcampaign finance, campaignsRick Hasen

HuffPo reports.

“Death by a Thousand Cuts: How the Supreme Court Has Effectively Killed Campaign Finance Regulation by Its Limited Recognition of Compelling State Interests”

April 22, 2015, 4:41 amcampaign finance, Supreme CourtRick Hasen

Kevin Huguelet has posted this draft on SSRN (forthcoming University of Miami Law Review). Here is the abstract: This Article examines the current campaign finance jurisprudence in the United States, with a particular emphasis on the Court’s recognition of compelling… Continue reading

Federal Court Denies TRO for WI Chief Judge Abrahamson in Challenge to Voter Measure, But Leaves Open Chance for Preliminary Injunction This Summer

April 21, 2015, 7:17 pmjudicial electionsRick Hasen

AP; Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel

“Jeb Bush Will Keep His Super-PAC in Line”

April 21, 2015, 6:28 pmcampaign financeRick Hasen

Jonathan Bernstein for Bloomberg View.

“Super PACs Kill the Presidential Campaign”

April 21, 2015, 1:25 pmcampaign financeRick Hasen

Frank Wilkinson for Bloomberg View.

Quote of the Day

April 21, 2015, 1:24 pmcampaign financeRick Hasen

“If I put together a finance team that will make me financially competitive enough to stay in this thing…I may have the first all-Jewish cabinet in America because of the pro-Israel funding,”Graham reportedly said, chuckling. “Bottom line is,… Continue reading