Among other items, the FEC this morning is considering this proposal for a so-called “grassroots lobbying” exemption to BCRA’s electioneering communciations provisions, as proposed by Commissioner Von Spakovsky. Late word is that the General Counsel has circulated this alternative, which would put the issue off for now (as I’ve advocated). The fact that this alternative is circulated makes me think that Commissioner Von Spakovsky’s measure will not pass today. Meanwhile Bob Bauer continues his relentless advocacy of the measure by opposing the alternative. Listen also to this Marketplace report.
We’ll know soon enough what happens.