Monthly Archives: July 2016
“Kaine’s acceptance of gifts in Virginia could create opening for Republicans”
WaPo:
There are stark differences between Kaine’s gifts and McDonnell’s. For one, Kaine’s gifts were properly disclosed; McDonnell failed to disclose some of what he received.
For another, Kaine has never faced accusations of promising state action in exchange… Continue reading
“Trump Would Fund Super-PACs Aimed at Taking Down Cruz, Kasich”
Republican unity plan leaked to Bloomberg:
Donald Trump plans to create and fund super-PACs specifically aimed at ending the political careers of Ted Cruz and John Kasich should either run for office again, after both snubbed the Republican nominee during… Continue reading
Breaking: Wisconsin Will Go to 7th Circuit to Block Softening of Voter ID Law: What’s Next?
Wisconsin will seek to reverse the order of the federal district court from earlier this week requiring election officials to allow those who lack the right form of ID to vote in WI elections to be able to vote upon… Continue reading
Breaking: VA Supreme Court on 4-3 Vote, Reverses Gov. McAuliffe’s Blanket Felon Reenfranchisement Order
You can find the 63 pages of opinions here.
This is a big blow both politically to Democrats (who would have gotten a boost from the restoration of voting rights to felons who had secured their sentences) as well… Continue reading
This Week’s Goldfeder Presidential Quiz Questions
“Presidential Primary Voter Turnout at 30% with Republican Increases and Democratic Decline”
“Where Does Schimel Go From Here On New Voter ID Ruling?”
“Adelman provides a necessary safety net for voters”
Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel editorial:
Wisconsin’s voter ID law was a mistake from the start; a political talking point dressed up as policy, aiming to fix a problem that doesn’t exist. And although the law isn’t particularly onerous for most people, there… Continue reading
Trump Asks Pence If He Can Set Up Super PAC Against Ted Cruz (Presumably Related to Next Senate Run?)
Sopan Deb has the quotes:
“Democratic PAC Files FEC Complaint Over Melania Trump’s RNC Speech”
“Florida Town Proposes a Ban on Super PACs—What Could Happen?”
“Appeals court asked to delay acting on former Gov. Bob McDonnell case”
Richmond Times-Dispatch:
The U.S. Attorney’s Office is asking the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals to hold off acting on last month’s U.S. Supreme Court ruling in the case of former Gov. Bob McDonnell for 30 days so both… Continue reading