Month: May 2012

Good morning, here are political law links for Thurs., May 10, 2012

WHO SPENT WHAT ONLINE.  E.politics.  “As of March 31, Obama 2012 and the DNC together had spent $21,000,000 on digital advertising, more than double total Republican spending at the presidential level.” ETHICS AND REP. BUCHANAN.  The Hill.  “The House Ethics Committee indefinitely extended an inquiry Wednesday into whether Rep. Vern Buchanan (R-Fla.) attempted to procure […]

Political law links for Wed., May 9, 2012

WHO’S AHEAD IN SUPER PAC RACE?  Roll Call.  “For Democratic super PACs struggling to catch up with their cash-flush GOP counterparts, the news that financier George Soros will soon give $2 million to a couple of progressive groups comes as small consolation.” LUGAR’S K ST. CONNECTIONS.  Roll Call.  “Sen. Dick Lugar’s K Street ties run […]

Good morning, here are political law links for Tues., May 8, 2012

SUPER PACS AND SATIRE.  Roll Call.  “Want to get big money out of politics? Set up a super PAC.” K STREET PUNDITRY.  Story here.  “Handicapping races and dispensing other political wisdom helps a firm’s clients figure out how to dole out campaign donations and position for legislative victories after Election Day.” UNION ACTIVITY.  Story here.  […]