SUPER PAC WHYS. NOLA.com. “The following are some reasons a super PAC for Jindal has been launched now…” NONPROFITS AND 16. National Journal. “The current flurry of undisclosed activity—already totaling in the millions—could prove only a prelude. Many expect every major 2016 candidate to eventually have an adjunct nonprofit in addition to a super PAC. […]
Month: January 2015
pol. law links
HOUSE EXCEPTION. WP. “As with so many congressional ethics provisions aimed at the revolving door, there’s an exception — in this case, for ceremonial events such as the State of the Union.” COMPLAINT ON TRAVEL. Mediaite.com. “An ethics watchdog group has filed a complaint against Rep. Louie Gohmert, accusing the Texas Republican of misusing campaign […]
Good morn. political law links
MIDDLE CLASS AND CFR. HuffPo. “On Wednesday, the fifth anniversary of the Supreme Court’s Citizens United ruling, House and Senate Democrats aimed all the spotlights at campaign finance reform.” CURB SNUB. WSJ. “Mr. Obama — who made good government and transparency centerpieces of his 2008 campaign — has long disappointed many of his own supporters […]