Monthly Archives: October 2016

“Hurricane Matthew Could Have Devastating Consequences for the Election”

October 6, 2016, 5:34 pmelection administrationRick Hasen

I have written this piece for Slate. It begins: If Hurricane Matthew is as devastating to Florida as forecasters have predicted, it could be a human tragedy costing people their lives, health, homes, and personal property. Beyond that initial tragedy,… Continue reading

Quote of the Day

October 6, 2016, 1:26 pmUncategorizedRick Hasen

“Voter fraud exists, but it’s rare and it’s a fifth-degree felony.” Ohio SOS Jon Husted.

“Clinton campaign chief to Florida: Extend voter registration because of storm”

October 6, 2016, 1:25 pmelection administrationRick Hasen

Politico reports.

Sam Bee Takes on Trump’s Rigged Comments

October 6, 2016, 1:23 pmchicanery, election law "humor"Rick Hasen

Watch.

“Donald Trump’s Dangerous Vote Rigging Comments Follow Years of Republican Voter Fraud Hysteria”

October 6, 2016, 12:18 pmchicanery, fraudulent fraud squad, The Voting WarsRick Hasen

I have written this piece for Talking Points Memo. It begins: Donald Trump may be out of step with the Republican Party’s traditional stance on some issues, like support for international trade, but he’s right in line with Republican hysteria… Continue reading

“With Senate Control at Stake, Koch Groups Start Endorsing by Name”

October 6, 2016, 12:08 pmcampaign finance, campaignsRick Hasen

NYT: The vast and cash-rich Koch political network is intensifying efforts behind preferred Republican candidates in the few crucial races that could decide Senate control. For the first time, some political groups under the umbrella of the billionaire conservative donors… Continue reading

Electionline Looks at Secretary of State Races Around the Country

October 6, 2016, 11:37 amUncategorizedRick Hasen

Here.

Wake NC GOP Party Organizing Poll Observers, Raising Specter of “Alinsky-esque” Voter Fraud; “They Will Stop at Nothing”

October 6, 2016, 9:48 amchicanery, fraudulent fraud squad, The Voting WarsRick Hasen

Via Gerry Cohen:

“FEC Must Investigate Unprecedented Violations of Campaign Finance Laws by Clinton, Trump”

October 6, 2016, 8:59 amcampaign finance, campaignsRick Hasen

Release: The Campaign Legal Center today filed complaints with the Federal Election Commission alleging that three super PACs – one supporting Hillary Clinton (Correct the Record) and two supporting Donald Trump (Rebuilding America Now and Make America … Continue reading

Brennan Center Files Brief on Montana’s AntiCorruption Interest in Lair Case

October 6, 2016, 8:57 amcampaign financeRick Hasen

Here.

“Putting Political Equality Before The Courts In Campaign Finance Cases”

October 6, 2016, 8:54 amcampaign finance, political equalityRick Hasen

Ron Fein: Why do we want to limit the influence of money in politics and what do we tell the courts? For 40 years, since the Supreme Court’s 1976 Buckley v. Valeodecision, the legal arguments for limiting big… Continue reading