Monthly Archives: September 2015
“Donald Trump signs pledge not to run as independent”
But it’s likely unenforceable.
Shirley Abrahamson to 7th Circuit to Try to Get Chief Justice Job Back
Patrick Marley reports.
I give this just over a 0% chance of success.
“Why Wouldn’t Congress Give Pagliano Immunity?”
“How Jimmy Carter championed civil rights — and Ronald Reagan didn’t”
Ari Berman in the LAT:
When we look back on Reagan’s victory over Carter, we think of the end of the Iran hostage crisis and the beginning of “Morning in America.” Less well known is that Reagan’s triumph also ushered… Continue reading
“Why Fund-Raising Is Important, Even if You Are Trump”
Smart Lynn Vavreck NYT Upshot column:
Mr. Trump may continue to eschew money from lobbyists and special interests and condemn those candidates who take it, but a closer look at the F.E.C. fund-raising numbers reveals an interesting pattern that… Continue reading
“Land Of (Dis)Enchantment: New Mexico Legislature Takes Steps To Consider Impeachment Of SoS”
“How Team Bush Divides in Order to Conquer”
Bloomberg:
But “not coordinated” isn’t clearly defined, and candidates have taken advantage of that. This year almost every presidential candidate in the field has at least one supporting super-PAC that’s ostensibly acting independently of his or her campaign, though… Continue reading
“Why Lawrence Lessig Should Love Money in Politics”
David Keating for the Daily Caller:
That’s why the quick rush to cover Lessig is important to note. You see, passing even more complicated campaign finance laws isn’t actually about saving America from corruption. Lessig, the media, and the rest… Continue reading
“A new way to track political money in California”
LAT:
Californians will have an easier time determining who is giving money to political candidates and causes starting Thursday, when a new tool becomes available on the secretary of state’s website.
The antiquated CalAccess system, which shows political donations… Continue reading
“Indicted Philadelphia congressman cannot suppress warrant for emails”
Reuters:
Chaka Fattah, a Philadelphia congressman facing corruption charges, failed to persuade a federal appeals court to void a search warrant that would give investigators access to seven years of his private emails.
The 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of… Continue reading
“Appeals court to hear election recall case brought by San Antonio and Houston churches”
San Antonio Express-News:
Are Texas churches prohibited from campaigning to recall politicians?
The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals will weigh that question Thursday in a case set to clarify if and how a church as a corporate entity can… Continue reading
SC Gov. Nikki Haley Discusses Voter ID in “Black Lives Matter” Speech
Text of the speech:
One of the lessons of the flag controversy is that if we stop shouting and start listening, we get more accomplished. We should all listen to each other more – we will all benefit from… Continue reading