One Maryland jurisdiction seeks peace reagrding recent yard sign vandalism. A spate of political sign vandalism in the county has escalated to the point that officials of both major parties came together to implore residents to respect one another’s right to free speech. Democrats say 800 of 4,000 Obama yard signs have been vandalized or […]
Month: October 2008
Not-So Public Financing
The Green Bay Press-Gazette reports that Wisconsin’s public financing program doesn’t seem to have much public support. Fewer than one of 20 taxpayers opted this year to fund a program aimed at leveling the playing field in state elections, a state agency says.
Dow Down, 527’s Hit?
The Post has an article discussing the economic downturn’s impact on donations to “527” groups. “I don’t get the impression that these guys have a ton of money,” said Tracey, the media analyst. “I think it’s just an unwillingness for people to plunk down big checks right now. I don’t know if that money’s going […]