Category Archives: Minnesota

Facebook plans, pols getting social, super PAC reporting, and more political law links

Posted on January 2, 2012

HAPPY NEW YEAR. Good morning and happy New Year!  For 2012 I’ll be continuing the daily morning political law links format. That means one email a day, Monday through Friday, minus some holidays, delivered about 9 a.m. Google’s Feedburner handles … Continue reading →

Posted in A.M. Report, FEC, Iowa, LDA, Minnesota, Montana, New York, New York City, Pennsylvania, Social Media, Virginia, Washington | Comments Off

Selling books and campaigning, colleges lobbying, and more political law links

Posted on December 12, 2011

SELLING BOOKS AND CAMPAIGNING BY THE BOOK.  The Post.  “You would never know on the campaign trail that Newt Gingrich is no longer at the helm of his for-profit enterprise. There, his presidential candidate activities and book-selling business mingle as … 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 →

Posted in A.M. Report, California, Const Law Issues, Executive Branch, FEC, Foreign Laws, IRS, LDA, Maryland, Minnesota, Social Media | Comments Off

Thursday’s political law links

Posted on September 21, 2011

INSIDE SOLYNDRA. The Post. “Solyndra’s ability to secure federal backing also made the company eager for more assistance, interviews and records show. Company executives ramped up their Washington lobbying efforts, hiring a former Senate aide to work with the White … Continue reading →

Posted in A.M. Report, Const Law Issues, Executive Branch, FEC, House, Minnesota, Montana, Pennsylvania, Rule G-37, Rule G-42, Social Media | Comments Off

Political law links for Monday, August 15, 2011

Posted on August 15, 2011

T-PWND.  The Post.  “Former Minnesota governor Tim Pawlenty is ending his bid for the Republican nomination for president, he told about 75 supporters on an early morning conference call from Iowa on Sunday.” PERRY SUPER PACS.  The Times notes the … Continue reading →

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