Monthly Archives: October 2015
“Alabama, Birthplace of the Voting Rights Act, Is Once Again Gutting Voting Rights”
Ari Berman writes for The Nation.
“At end of fundraising quarter, O’Malley seeks to lessen role of money in politics”
WaPo:
O’Malley is pushing for a constitutional amendment to overturn the Citizens United court decision, tougher enforcement of existing campaign finance laws and a public financing system that would provide Americans with a $25 refundable tax credit for donating… Continue reading
“In Maryland congressional race, sharp jabs at the better-funded candidates”
WaPo:
By virtue of money in the bank, state Sen. Jamie B. Raskin and former WJLA anchor Kathleen Matthews are the clear front-runners in the Democratic primary for Maryland’s 8th Congressional District seat.
And with front-runnerhood comes increased scrutiny… Continue reading
“Voter ID: What Oregon gets right and Alabama gets wrong”
Kyle Whitmire at Al.com.
“Alabama Demands Voter ID–Then Closes Driver’s License Offices In Black Counties”
TPM:
What happens when a state with a tough voter ID law suddenly makes it much harder for minorities to get driver’s licenses? We are about to find out in Alabama.
Facing a budget crisis, Alabama has shuttered 31 driver’s… Continue reading
“Outsider Candidates’ Fundraising May Prove More Durable Than Insiders'”
“Kansas officials to begin culling incomplete voter forms”
Seattle Times Editorial Comes Out Against Campaign Finance Voucher Initiative
The devil in the details.
UPDATE: Here is an opinion piece supporting the measure and Paul Blumenthal coverage.
I’m a big and longtime proponent of campaign finance vouchers, but I have not studied the details of the Seattle proposal… Continue reading
“I’m Trying to Run for President, but the Democrats Won’t Let Me”
Larry Lessig in Politico:
Here’s how you make the debates: After one declares, a candidate is formally welcomed into the race by the Democratic National Committee. Polling firms, taking a cue from the DNC, include that candidate on their… Continue reading
More Bauer on Hasen on #SCOTUS and Campaign Finance
Here.
I’ll have more to say about the subject of Bob’s second post when Plutocrats United is released in January.
“A case study on college poll workers; An in-depth look at the Chicago Program”
That’s the lead story in this week’s Electionline Weekly.
“GAB head asks lawmakers to delay overhaul of elections agency”
Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel:
The head of the state’s elections board has urged legislative leaders to slow down their plans to overhaul the agency, but top GOP lawmakers say they will unveil their restructuring plans next week.
Gerald Nichol, chairman of… Continue reading