Brad Smith on Commissioner Von Spakovsky on Major Purpose

Very interesting. So the change from Smith to Von Spakovsky on the FEC can have real consequences, with Smith consisistently taking a more pro-free speech line and Von Spakovsky aligning more with Toner on issues such as 527 regulation (which can help the Republican Party). The departure of Thomas and replacement with Lenhard also may have real consequences. Correction: Commissioner Lenhard replaced Commissioner MacDonald.

Posted by Rick Hasen at June 2, 2006 09:26 AM