Category Archives: South Carolina

Have a great 4th and here are today’s political law links

FIGHTS OVER SONGS AND CAMPAIGNS. The Post. “Although presidential campaigns have adopted theme songs since Abraham Lincoln was running for office, squabbles between candidates and musicians have only become commonplace since 1984, when President Ronald Reagan name-dropped Bruce Springsteen and … Continue reading

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Political law links, TGIF edition

LOOK WHO’S VOTING. The Hill. “Colorado Secretary of State Scott Gessler, a Republican, told the panel that his department’s study identified nearly 12,000 people who were not citizens but were still registered to vote in Colorado.” INCHING CLOSER? Romney news … Continue reading

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Lobby fees in SC, Holman on FEC, Alaska guilty plea and more political law links today

HOLMAN ON THE FEC. In Roll Call. “After April, all but one of the six commissioners on the Federal Election Commission will be sitting with expired terms. Half the commission had their terms expire two years ago.” SUNLIGHT FOUNDATION EVENT … Continue reading

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PAC conference news, prank calls and ethics, and more political law links for now

NOW YOU KNOW. Ever want to find out what happens at a Public Affairs Council National PAC Conference?  Artistotle’s In the Know Blog provides a rare window into some of the proceedings here (discussing PACs run by Bridgepoint Education, LPL … Continue reading

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Good morning. Here’s a daily dose of political law for Monday, Jan. 24

CAMPAIGN FINANCE FIGHT FOR 2011.  The Hill reports.  This Times editorial today invokes Watergate and opposes ending the public financing system. THE OFFICE OF CONGRESSIONAL ETHICS LIVES. The Times reports.  “Omar Ashmawy, the new staff director and chief counsel, said … Continue reading

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