Monthly Archives: August 2011

Super PACs, super committees, super disclosure, super political law links today

SUPER PAC VIEW.  Charlie Spies addresses Restore Our Future in this USAT editorial.  “The activities of Super PACs, such as Restore Our Future, are not only constitutionally protected, but also are important for our democracy because they add voices to … Continue reading

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Here are Monday’s political law links

COLBERT PAC COVERAGE.  The Times.  “Mr. Colbert, who lampoons conservative talk show hosts by pretending to be one, is now making fun of Super PACs by actually forming one.” CAMPAIGN INVESTMENTS.  Roll Call.  “It is unknown how many campaigns are … Continue reading

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Here are the political law links for today

BACHMANN SUPER PAC.  Story here.  “Former Ohio Secretary of State Ken Blackwell and longtime Republican strategist Ed Brookover organized the super-PAC, Citizens for a Working America, as first reported by The Washington Post.” BACHMANN SUPER PAC II.  Politico.  “Super PACs … Continue reading

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Political law links for Wednesday, August 17, 2011

PERRY FUNDRAISING IN THE SPOTLIGHT.  Politico.  “Adding to the problem, these allies said, is that Perry has never had to raise money under the intense national media scrutiny of a presidential campaign or the more restrictive federal rules — and … Continue reading

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Political law links for Tuesday, August 16, 2011

WHO’S WINNING THE WEB?  The Post.  “The Post used three tools to measure which of the candidates participating in the weekend’s straw poll is winning the war for Internet buzz.” PERRY PERKS.  The Post.  “‘Patriots’ are tasked with collecting $500,000 … Continue reading

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