The Times has the latest in the ethics reform effort in New York. “The only way to bring fairness and openness to government is to fundamentally reform the way Albany operates,” Mr. Paterson said. “We must bring fundamental change to the culture of Planet Albany, and finally put the interests of the people of New […]
Day: February 3, 2010
Wisconsin’s campaign finance reporting system didn’t crash
Contrary to original reports, it looks like Wisconsin’s campaign finance reporting system didn’t crash, after all. The Government Accountability Board’s press release on the issue is here.
Viral fundraising, the Scott Brown campaign, and the “hockey stick”
Political media firm Engage describes Scott Brown’s online fundraising success here. The moneybomb that just wouldn’t stop going off has renewed my faith in transparency and letting donors how you are doing, in real time. One people see that their gifts are making that big of an impact, it becomes socially acceptable for others to […]