KAINE TRIPS. Politico. “While legal under Virginia’s unusually permissive ethics rules, the gifts could become attack-ad fodder after similar presents led to corruption charges for Gov. Bob McDonnell, whose conviction the Supreme Court overturned Monday. Republicans could also use the … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: June 2016
CHALLENGE REJECTED. ABC. “The justices on Tuesday left in place a lower court ruling allowing the 2012 law to be enforced. The measure requires third-party groups working independently of candidates to influence elections to disclose the source of donations.” CONTRACTOR … Continue reading
MCDONNELL NEWS. Here‘s a set of McDonnell links from yesterday. McDonnell’s statement on the case is here. Gov. McAuliffe also made a statement. WATCHDOGS YELP. RC. “Monday’s Supreme Court decision to vacate former Virginia Gov. Robert McDonnell’s corruption verdict fits into … Continue reading