The Post takes a hard look at The DISCLOSE Act’s potential to chill and deter speech this morning. The problem is that the bill in Congress goes beyond disclosure, and even its authors say that it could, in practice, limit the involvement of corporations and unions in elections. “The deterrent effect should not be underestimated,” Sen. […]
Day: May 13, 2010
The Times on secret holds
The Times writes about secret holds this morning. The games need to stop. Senators need to do their jobs. That means debating, confirming or rejecting nominees based on their merits.
Crist: Going, Going, Gone! (His portrait, that is)
The Washington Times has an update on the Republican Party of Florida’s sale of Gov. Crist’s portrait on Ebay. The Florida Republican Party has turned some high-profile clutter to cash, selling a portrait of its former leader — newly independent Florida Gov. Charlie Crist — on eBay Wednesday for $7,700.