The Gilroy Dispatch reports on the South Valley’s connection to Citizens United in this article today. How does Citizens United link to the South Valley? To answer that question, let’s go back to the year 1886 and consider another Supreme Court case, a relatively minor one. Let me introduce you to Santa Clara County v. […]
Day: January 14, 2010
Ethics and the Robert Sledd nomination
In Virginia, Gov.-Elect McDonnell nominated Robert Sledd to a spot as secretary of commerce and trade, but he’s facing criticism because of his apparent decision to remain on corporate boards. McDonnell said this week that he is confident Sledd will be confirmed, but he did not rule out asking him to step down from the […]
The legal figures and finances behind Citizens United
This ABC News story discusses Jim Bopp and the finances and litigation efforts aimed at campaign finance reform laws. ABC News has learned that Rep. Chris Van Hollen, a Maryland Democrat, and Sen. Chuck Schumer, D.-N.Y., have been talking with the White House and top Democratic election lawyer Marc Elias to plot out possible remedies […]