READY FOR A NEW ACCOUNT. NJ. “Ready for Hillary is anything but a traditional political group. But it’s now looking to influence elections the old-fashioned way—by writing checks to candidates.” CA: GOING ELECTRIC. LAT. “Los Angeles County supervisors voted Tuesday to require candidates to file their campaign finance reports electronically, allowing the public to see […]
Month: May 2014
Wed. 5-28 political law links
HUNT ON ROBERTS ON CORRUPTION. NYT. “The definition of corruption was hotly debated on the court by Chief Justice Roberts and Justice Stephen G. Breyer. The chief justice, who opposes most campaign finance restrictions, offered a narrow interpretation: Political corruption is bribery only, a direct exchange of an official act for money.” FEC ENFORCEMENT VACUUM. […]
Tues. political law links, 5-27
ETHICS AND GRIMM. Roll Call. “The House Ethics Committee announced it established a special subcommittee to investigate Rep. Michael G. Grimm, already under federal indictment for allegations of misconduct, but the subcommittee members unanimously voted to wait as the Feds pursue the case against the New York Republican.” LERNER FUNDRAISING. Roll Call. “A fundraising effort […]