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 […]
Month: January 2010
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 […]
Citizens United, Prop. 8., and “quashing public discourse”
The Times discusses the Supreme Court’s move against televising the Prop. 8 trial in an editorial today. The courtroom battle now unfolding bears close watching, and the Supreme Court should not stand in the way of Americans viewing it and reaching educated judgments. Rick Hasen notes here that the order cites appellant’s brief and the […]