It has been a very busy period for the blog—November’s election did not end until this week’s Coleman-Franken decision. The Supreme Court’s important ruling in Caperton, the judicial elections case, was followed by the Supreme Court’s surprise ruling in NAMUDNO (leading to a revival of my guest post series on VRA renewal, with some excellent contributions from scholars about the decision and the future). Right after that came the Citizens United order, which portends a major development in campaign finance law. I’m writing a more extensive piece on these developments, but not this weekend. More pleasant diversions (and blessedly spotty internet coverage) await.
Thanks to all my readers, who have been sending me tips and their perspectives all year (and pushing me on points of disagreement), and to my excellent guest bloggers.
Enjoy the Fourth. Back on Tuesday.