Political Activity Law/Political Law/Election Law

Day: September 14, 2008

  • Group “Readies Ads”

    According to this article,

    [a] new group financed by a Texas billionaire and organized by some of the same political operatives and donors behind the Swift Boat Veterans for Truth campaign against Sen. John F. Kerry in 2004 plans to begin running television ads attacking Barack Obama, a signal that outside groups may play a larger role than anticipated in the closing days of the presidential race.

  • Post Covers Four Second Allegation

    Today’s Post covers the recent allegations involving FCC disclaimers in political ads.

    Republican election lawyer Jan Baran said he cannot imagine the FCC requiring networks to impose the sanctions. “Neither the FEC nor the FCC have imposed such a draconian punishment on any campaign with so minor an infraction,” he said.