“A federal court struck down much of North Carolina’s voter ID law — but what’s left could still shrink the black vote”
Erik Engstrom and Jason Roberts for the Monkey Cage. (This is on the demise of straight-ticket voting)
Monthly Archives: October 2016
WI Voter ID Judge Will Hold Oct. 12 Hearing to Consider Affidavit Requirement after DMV Failures
Judge Peterson’s order:
The court will hold an in-person hearing at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 12, 2016, to consider plaintiffs’ motion to enjoin the state’s voter ID law, Dkt. 262, and defendants’ response to the court’s September 30, 2016,… Continue reading
“Voting Rights — and Wrongs”
New radio episode of Reveal.
“Vote fraud, intimidation allegations hurled about in Kankakee Co.”
More strange goings-on from the guy taking away the “I Voted” stickers.
“Convicted Ex-Massey CEO Calls Self ‘Political Prisoner’ in Booklet; Blankenship to send out 250,000 copies of 67-page book alleging conspiracy against him”
“Why Proof of Citizenship Won’t Improve Election Integrity”
Michael Gilbert:
For years, states have been sounding the alarm about voter fraud and pushing laws to prevent it. One such law would require voters to prove their citizenship, with a birth certificate, passport, or the like, before casting a… Continue reading
7th Cir. Issues Temporary Stay in IL Election Day Registration Case
Sun-Times:
The attorney general’s office on Sept. 30 filed a motion for a stay of the lower court ruling, pending appeal. A judge on Tuesday granted that motion, while also giving the defendants until Thursday to provide a statement about… Continue reading
FEC Deadlocks in CREW Disclosure Case So No Appeal
Bloomberg BNA:
Thee Federal Election Commission won’t appeal a federal court decision reviving an enforcement complaint against conservative nonprofit groups that refused to disclose their donors.
Officials said the FEC commissioners deadlocked 3-3 along party lines in a vote behind… Continue reading
“The Hacker Behind The New Clinton Leaks Denies That He Made Stuff Up”
BuzzFeed:
Despite the many questions raised over new documents allegedly leaked from the servers of Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton, the hacker known as “Guccifer 2.0” continued to insist Tuesday that the documents were real, and that they were a… Continue reading
“What is a Plutocracy?”
Daily Dot reports.
“Trump Used Foundation Funds for 2016 Run, Filings Suggest”
Real Clear Politics:
That check is one of at least several donations to suggest Trump used his private foundation, funded by outside donors, to launch and fuel his political ambitions. Such contributions, if they were made solely for Trump’s benefit,… Continue reading
County, Investigating Voter Fraud, Will Bar “I Voted” Stickers Because of Fear of Vote Buying
This is weird:
The Kankakee County State’s Attorney’s Office has opened an investigation into voter fraud. This unprecedented action was taken in response to reports of individuals from Chicago offering gifts to potential voters in exchange for a vote for… Continue reading
“Democrats sue Florida over vote-by-mail verification”
Politico:
Democrats are suing Florida’s top election official in federal court to stop the practice of election officials tossing vote by mail ballots if the signature on the ballot envelope does not match the one on file.
The lawsuit was… Continue reading