Monthly Archives: May 2016
“‘Self-funded’ Donald Trump preparing to seek big-donor money”
Julie Bykowicz for the AP:
The billionaire presidential candidate who prides himself on paying his own way and bashed his competition for relying on political donors now wants their money — and lots of it.
Donald Trump, the presumptive Republican… Continue reading
“Mike Haas Selected as Elections Commission Administrator”
Finally some good election news out of Wisconsin:
The current Members of the Wisconsin Elections Commission announced they have unanimously selected Michael Haas of Marshall, Wisconsin to serve as the Administrator of the new Wisconsin Elections Commission. Haas will begin… Continue reading
“CLC victory for the Public’s Right to Access information about Political Ads Running on Cable, Satellite and Radio”
“With Bob McDonnell Appeal, SCOTUS Can Clarify Line Between Politics and Crime”
I have written this oped for the National Law Journal. It begins:
You don’t have to be a lover of the U.S. Supreme Court’s noxious Citizens United v. FEC case to be troubled by the corruption prosecution of Virginia governor… Continue reading
“Calling it ‘disgusting,’ congressional candidate renounces fundraising”
Marc Caputo:
Congressional campaign fundraising is such a “disgusting and appalling” process that multimillionaire Randy Perkins won’t hit up contributors anymore and is refunding donations to anyone who asks, he told POLITICO Florida.
But Perkins, a Democrat who raised… Continue reading
“Trump’s about-face on fund-raising seems unlikely to dent his popularity”
Reuters:
Supporters of billionaire Donald Trump appear unfazed by his decision to accept money from outside donors, despite his earlier vow to self-fund his presidential campaign and his criticism of rivals as puppets of wealthy special interests.
The vow… Continue reading
“Ethics officials propose $80,000 fine against former Sen. Tony Strickland for alleged campaign violations”
LAT:
California enforcement officials are proposing $80,000 in ethics fines against former state Sen. Tony Strickland (R-Camarillo).
The punishment is for allegedly aiding three supporters in disguising that they were the true source of contributions to Strickland’s unsuccessful 2010… Continue reading
“Trump Campaign Could Use New Donations to Pay Donald Trump $36M for Loan”
Ari Melber for NBC News.
“Baltimore has long history of election problems”
“Denied Pro Bono Help, Wisconsin Prosecutors Appeal Campaign Finance Ruling”
Marcia Coyle:
he U.S. Supreme Court petition was extraordinary—so heavily redacted that even parts of the question presented to the justices could not be read. Still, in an election year in which money is flowing like Niagara Falls, the petition… Continue reading
“Renewed Republican Redistricting Revenge! Arizona Legislature Using Budgetary Power To Possibly Limit Map Defense”
Arizona’s Politics:
In the wake of two GOP defeats at the U.S. Supreme Court, Republicans at the Arizona Legislature are using their budgetary powers to sweep $695,000 from the Arizona Independent Redistricting Commission (“AIRC”). The funds were to be… Continue reading
“Will Missouri Be the Next State with a Voter ID Law?”
“State Senate suspends rule barring political fundraising during budget season”
LAT:
The state Senate on Thursday voted to rescind a rule prohibiting campaign fundraising during the budget season after Senate President Pro Tem Kevin de León (D-Los Angeles) said it is giving an unfair advantage to moneyed special interests opposing… Continue reading