Monthly Archives: August 2015

“Deez Nuts is running for president”

August 19, 2015, 10:51 amcampaignsRick Hasen

As if we didn’t know that already. But just look at the results of this PPP poll in NC: Q32 If the candidates for President next year were Democrat Hillary Clinton, Republican Donald Trump, and independent Deez Nuts who… Continue reading

Must-Read Maggie Haberman on Hillary Clinton and #BlackLivesMatter

August 19, 2015, 10:01 amcampaignsRick Hasen

Fascinating window into what appears to be a more genuine take by Hillary Clinton on race issues.

7th Circuit Denies En Banc in Blagojevich Appeal

August 19, 2015, 9:44 amUncategorizedRick Hasen

AP reports. No judge requested a vote.

“Prison population affecting Florida’s redistricting fight”

August 19, 2015, 8:21 amfelon voting, redistrictingRick Hasen

Miami Herald: Florida’s prison population is fast becoming a point of contention in the Legislature’s attempt to redraw the state’s congressional districts. The last Census counted more than 160,000 people in Florida correctional facilities, and they cannot vote. But… Continue reading

“Why Campaigns Have the Edge Over Super PACs on TV”

August 19, 2015, 8:07 amcampaign finance, campaignsRick Hasen

National Journal reports.

“Rand Paul Purchases a Path Around an Inconvenient Kentucky Law”

August 19, 2015, 8:04 amcampaigns, political parties, primariesRick Hasen

The Atlantic: Over the weekend, the Kentucky senator said he gave $250,000 to his state’s Republican Party for the explicit purpose of funding its presidential caucus in March. He promised to pony up another $200,000 in the fall, enough… Continue reading

“How Ballot Selfies Can Threaten Democracy”

August 19, 2015, 7:58 amvote buyingRick Hasen

Here’s an interview with me on The Takeaway, about my recent Reuters piece.

The Originalism Blog on the DC Circuit Origination Clause Case

August 18, 2015, 6:59 pmlegislation and legislaturesRick Hasen

Here. (My earlier analysis.)

“Proposed electioneering rule addresses political attack ads”

August 18, 2015, 6:16 pmcampaign finance, campaignsRick Hasen

Bozeman Daily Chronicle: As part of the state’s new election disclosure law, Montana’s commissioner of political practices has proposed a rule aimed at attack ads masquerading as educational. It has become common for “social welfare” organizations to send postcards… Continue reading

“Texas lost when it thought it had won. The cost: $1 million”

August 18, 2015, 6:13 pmUncategorizedRick Hasen

Lyle Denniston: The state of Texas, one of the most energetic opponents of a key part of the federal Voting Rights Act, has turned what it was sure was a Supreme Court victory against that law into a legal… Continue reading

Polifact Rates “True” Cory Booker’s Statement that Lightning Strike More Prevalent than Vote Fraud in TX

August 18, 2015, 6:05 pmelection administration, The Voting Wars, voter idRick Hasen

Read.

You Can Now Subscribe to the ELB Podcast on iTunes!

August 18, 2015, 5:42 pmELB PodcastRick Hasen

ELB Podcast – Rick Hasen The first episode is with Ari Berman. Listen and let me know what you think! Or listen on SoundCloud.

“Could Donald Trump really run as an independent?”

August 18, 2015, 10:02 amballot access, campaigns, third partiesRick Hasen

The Guardian: Running as an independent, however, would require more than a change of heart by Trump – it would require a national campaign to document the support of hundreds of thousands of voters across the country, in the form… Continue reading

“Legal challenge to N.C. voter ID law could be settled, documents say”

August 18, 2015, 9:24 amelection administration, The Voting Wars, voter id, Voting Rights ActRick Hasen

Woah: But there may be room for compromise, according to a joint status report that plaintiffs filed Monday. In the report, they said “Plaintiffs’ pending photo ID claims may be able to be resolved through discussion and negotiations with… Continue reading