Amazing.
I did not see this. I can't imagine what the reaction would have been if I would have called him privately to tell him what I think Alabama law is. I posted the research on my blog for… Continue reading
Memo.
More at Take Care:
In all of the discussion about the political ramifications of yesterday’s special election in Alabama, let’s not lose sight of the most important point: there was an election. That shouldn’t be taken for granted. … Continue reading
Carrie Johnson of NPR on this new Brennan Center report. From the summary of the report:
For the first time, we undertook an in-depth analysis of donor transparency among interest groups and found that “dark money” spending, by groups… Continue reading
Extensive WaPo report:
Nearly a year into his presidency, Trump continues to reject the evidence that Russia waged an assault on a pillar of American democracy and supported his run for the White House.
The result is without obvious parallel… Continue reading
I noted a couple days ago that Maryland’s Sixth Congressional District is unconstitutional under the Benisek plaintiffs’ district-specific test, while Maryland’s congressional map is also (probably) unlawful under the Whitford plaintiffs’ statewide test. (The Benisek test requires discriminatory intent with… Continue reading
NLJ:
A nominee for a District of Columbia judgeship took a beating at his Senate confirmation hearing Wednesday when he could not define motion in limine.
U.S. district court nominee Matthew Petersen, a member of the Federal Election Commission,… Continue reading
Release:
On December 13, 2017, the Native American Rights Fund again brought action against the state of North Dakota seeking to overturn North Dakota’s newest discriminatory voter ID law. NARF filed an amended complaint on behalf of Native American Plaintiffs… Continue reading
Montgomery Advertiser:
It was not immediately clear Wednesday if Moore could request a recount at the current margins. State law allows candidates to challenge recounts outside the automatic trigger if they are willing to pay the costs. Merrill suggested in… Continue reading
Zachary Roth:
Alabama Sec. of State John Merrill is claiming Roy Moore can request a recount in Tuesday’s U.S. Senate race, which Moore lost by 21,000 votes. But state law appears to say otherwise.
Merrill’s stance could help the GOP… Continue reading