What are the legal implications of a candidate switching parties? This Washington Times reports explains that if Gov. Crist announces his intent to run for Senate as an independent, some donors may insist on their contributions being refunded.
Month: April 2010
Secret holds and nominations
As we approach the one year anniversary of President Obama’s nomination of John J. Sullivan to a position on the Federal Election Commission, there’s news that Senators Wyden and Grassley recently introduced legislation to end “secret holds.” The press release speaks in terms of holds on legislation; the text of the measure follows. * * […]
Senator Bennet’s K Street reform proposals
Senator Bennet (Col.) announced a proposal to reform lobbying rules. The Senator’s press release is here. To solve for the problem of outsized lobbyist influence and to close the revolving door, Bennet has proposed an aggressive lobbying reform bill called The Close the Revolving Door Act of 2010. This new legislation would: Place a Lifetime […]