Day: December 10, 2008

CT: Reform on Trial

Connecticut’s campaign finance system is literally on trial. Connecticut’s campaign financing law came under fire at a hearing before a federal judge, as plaintiffs argued that it’s full of loopholes and places too many burdens on minor political parties and petitioning candidates.

Gov. Blagojevich Arrested

Gov. Blagojevich and his Chief of Staff were arrested, according to multiple reports.  The criminal complaint is online.  Paragraph 104 mentions the prospect of a new 501(c)(4) to be formed that Blagojevich could then lead.  Paragraph 105 mentions President-elect Obama potentially soliciting donations of millions of dollars for the new group. A group called “Change […]