Monthly Archives: April 2008
Interesting Auction, Proceeds to Campaign
Another blog reports on an interesting auction (subsequently pulled) where the proceeds were reportedly going to be donated to a campaign.
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Complaints Filed?
I updated my list of complaints allegedly filed with the FEC to include the latest against American Leadership Project.
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Roger Waters, A Floating Pig, and Obama 08
Indio police are reviewing actions Pink Floyd front man Roger Waters, who they believe was behind a stunt to drop political fliers over a 2-square-mile radius of homes outside the Coachella Music and Art Festival on Sunday night. Meanwhile, there … Continue reading
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FEC Nomination Update
The Hill updates us on some news regarding nominations to fill the four empty seats on the Federal Election Commission.
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Paralegal Testifies in Feiger Trial
Again, The Detroit Free Press reports some details about the Fieger trial.
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American Leadership Project
The American Leadership Project, a group I’ve written about in the past, is back with some new ads in Indiana. Bob Bauer, Obama Campaign Chief Counsel said, “We’ve seen ALP before…and they are completely breaking the law. They’ve modeled themselves … Continue reading
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House Guidance
An updated memorandum for Members and staff addressing campaign activities is available.
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Fieger Trial Continues
The Detroit Free Press keeps us updated on the Fieger trial here. Under questioning from Justice Department trial lawyer Kendall Day, Broschay admitted contributing $2,000 for himself, $2,000 on behalf of his wife and $2,000 on behalf of each of … Continue reading
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Complaints Noted
The Post‘s Mosk notes the number of complaints filed recently and a new website. With the senate in a prolonged stalemate over how to proceed on President Bush’s nominations to fill four vacancies on the six-member commission, the FEC has … Continue reading
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Floating Pig Update
The AP reports on the floating Obama pig. I noted this story earlier. Unlike the Ron Paul blimp, this large balloon appears to contain express advocacy, and was accompanied by fliers with the same slogan.
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Getting Ads Pulled
Parties and campaigns seek to have opponents’ ads pulled from the airwaves. I recently noted a case where one candidate sought a court order to prevent his opponent’s spot from being broadcast. Another controversy has resulted in requests to stations to … Continue reading
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Floating Pigs and Fliers
An inflatable pig with “Obama 08″ on its undercarriage floated over the crowd at a recent Roger Waters performance in California. One news report also noted that thousands of Obama fliers were dropped on the ground. Indio resident Kim Walker … Continue reading
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