Day: July 9, 2008

NASCAR and Politics

There are some developments regarding NASCAR’s policies on political activity. According to officials from the International Speedway Corporation (ISC), which owns the Daytona International Speedway, as well as major facilities in both candidates’ home states of Arizona and Illinois, the company is implementing a firm policy that prohibits political candidates from campaigning in any capacity […]

Early Donations Like “March Madness”

The Times reports on fundraising for New York City’s upcoming races. New York’s municipal elections may be more than a year away, but try telling that to those who get hit up for campaign donations. Already 146 people have announced that they are running for city office in 2009, well above the previous record of […]