Monthly Archives: July 2015

Conservative Echo Chamber in WI John Doe Case

July 16, 2015, 4:37 pmchicaneryRick Hasen

Brendan Fischer: 5) Justices jumped right into the right-wing echo chamber The legal issues before the Court involved the scope of Wisconsin campaign finance law and procedural issues surrounding the John Doe. Although right-wing media outlets have hyperventilated for… Continue reading

“First on CNN: Cruz super PAC’s plan to win presidency”

July 16, 2015, 4:24 pmcampaign finance, campaignsRick Hasen

Teddy Scheifer for CNN: The $38 million super PAC supporting Ted Cruz plans to highlight polarizing issues as part of a full-throttle plan to turn out the white evangelical voters that can power him to victory, a new document… Continue reading

Rep. King Carries Acorn in Pocket to Remember Taking Group’s “Scalp”

July 16, 2015, 4:20 pmUncategorizedRick Hasen

Politico on the Planned Parenthood controversy ends with this note: While abortion issues can be sensitive for moderate Republicans, the GOP is betting the video will turn off many voters, allowing them to press their case without political blowback. And… Continue reading

“The Case Against the Case for Earmarks”

July 16, 2015, 2:34 pmUncategorizedRick Hasen

Smart Mark Schmitt at Vox.

“The debate over state polarization and campaign finance laws continues”

July 16, 2015, 2:33 pmcampaign finance, political parties, political polarizationRick Hasen

Lee Drutman: One of the fundamental arguments in the “Political Realism” debate is whether or not strong political parties could make government work better. One way to assess party strength is to look at how much money parties can raise… Continue reading

“Expert: High turnout not evidence that North Carolina’s law isn’t burdensome for black voters”

July 16, 2015, 2:14 pmUncategorizedRick Hasen

The Winston-Salem Journal reports.

“Former majority leader lobbying for online gambling opponents”

July 16, 2015, 1:26 pmcampaign finance, lobbyingRick Hasen

The Hill reports.

“Voting Information Project makes official data available wherever voters look for it – online”

July 16, 2015, 12:46 pmelection administrationRick Hasen

Electionline: In 2008, The Pew Charitable Trusts and Google realized voters were having trouble finding accurate voting information. Millions of people were looking for answers to three main questions: “Where do I vote?”, “What’s on my ballot?”, and “How… Continue reading

“Delaware wins appeal, can enforce law on election advertising”

July 16, 2015, 10:57 amcampaign financeRick Hasen

Reuters: A federal appeals court said Delaware may enforce a state election law requiring advocacy groups that run political advertising to reveal their donors. Thursday’s 3-0 decision by the 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Philadelphia reversed a… Continue reading

“Depositions show Florida GOP push for favorable Senate lines; Consultants drew maps, recruited advocates for public hearings

July 16, 2015, 10:38 amchicanery, redistrictingRick Hasen

Politico: On Nov. 29, the same day Krames sent out the updated list, he also sent an email to Wiggins, a state G.O.P. staffer, to keep him updated on the covert public relations campaign to push the maps they… Continue reading

Statement from Prosecutor in John Doe Case: Facts of Raids are Disputed, Case Will Hurt Wisconsin Voters

July 16, 2015, 10:27 amUncategorizedRick Hasen

Here’s the statement: From: Francis Schmitz Date: Thu, Jul 16, 2015 at 1:17 PM Subject: Statement regarding Wisconsin Supreme court ruling To: I am disappointed with today’s ruling from the Wisconsin Supreme Court and respectfully disagree with the conclusions drawn… Continue reading

“Hillary Clinton Lags in Engaging Grass-Roots Donors”

July 16, 2015, 9:18 amcampaign finance, campaignsRick Hasen

NYT: Of the $47.5 million that Mrs. Clinton has raised, less than one-fifth has come from donations of $200 or less. That is a far smaller proportion than that of her Democratic and Republican rivals who have excited grass-roots… Continue reading