SUPER PACS IN THE NEWS. The Post. “The end result of all these developments is that candidates in 2012 stand to benefit from a vast new fundraising apparatus with far fewer restrictions than those applying to the campaigns themselves. That could be particularly important in the Republican primaries, where pro-GOP super PACs are poised to […]
Month: August 2011
Political law links for Wednesday, August 24
THE QUAKE AT THE COMMISSION. The Federal Election Commission building apparently made it through yesterday’s earthquake visibly undamaged. The building dates back to the 30’s. Per a National Register of Historic Places registration form, “The nine-story building was designed by Waddy B. Wood in 1930 as an office building for the Potomac Electric Power Company […]
Super PACs, super committees, super disclosure, super political law links today
SUPER PAC VIEW. Charlie Spies addresses Restore Our Future in this USAT editorial. “The activities of Super PACs, such as Restore Our Future, are not only constitutionally protected, but also are important for our democracy because they add voices to the political discourse. Restore Our Future will continue to fully comply with the law and […]