Category Archives: Const Law Issues

All Citizens United in today’s political law links

Posted on January 20, 2012

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, CU.  Tomorrow will be two years.  Instead of my usual collection of links, here are some views and stories marking the anniversary.  Have a great weekend. Remember then?  “Overruling two important precedents about the First Amendment rights of … Continue reading →

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Hearing today, Twitter getting political, ethics stress, and more political law links

Posted on January 11, 2012

TWITTER GETTING POLITICAL.  ClickZ.  “There appears to be growing interest in Twitter advertising from political and advocacy advertisers. The company is seeking two new account execs in its Washington, D.C. office. According to Twitter’s corporate site, the firm is looking … Continue reading →

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Three campaign finance lawsuits, mobile resources, and more political law links for the new year

Posted on January 3, 2012

HAPPY NEW YEAR.  Welcome back!  Don’t miss yesterday’s set of links, which was extra large and can be found here. THREE CAMPAIGN FINANCE LAWSUITS ON THE RADAR.  An article here discusses campaign finance cases involving foreign national activity, government contractors, … Continue reading →

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Crossroads, House probes, Stevens on CU, and more political law links

Posted on November 29, 2011

END OF THE ROAD FOR CROSSROADS?  The agenda for Thursday’s public meeting of the Federal Election Commission is online here.  TPM has a look at the American Crossroads advisory opinion request here. OCCUPY THE FEC?  Roll Call.  “As Occupy Wall … Continue reading →

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Political law links for Thursday, November 3rd

Posted on November 3, 2011

SOCIAL MEDIA USERS VOTE.  ReadWriteWeb.  “Over the last 17 years or so, the Internet has become a major player in how voters gain information and make decisions. Since 2008, social media has proven to be a powerful force for campaigns … Continue reading →

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