Do campaign Twitters need disclaimers? Is it more like campaign email or a cellphone message? In the Target Wireless Advisory Opinion, the FEC approved eliminating a disclaimer on political committee messages sent to cellphones. The request envisioned campaigns sponsoring content likes sports scores and sending messages like, “Kids are winners with Smith.” Because the FEC […]
Month: March 2008
National Journal on HLOGA
The always-interesting Eliza Newlin Carney offers an informative view of HLOGA and various forms of political and issue advocacy. The sentiment for more disclosure expressed by some in the article may be lost on those trying to comply with the fresh requirements of HLOGA, some of which have yet to be fully explained by the […]
Fieger Trial: April 14
A judge set trial for April 14 for Geoffrey Fieger, who was allegedly involved in improper contributions to John Edwards’ 2004 presidential campaign. The case involves about $120,000 in allegedly reimbursed contributions. The Detroit Free Press also reports the story.