DONATIONS AND LIMITS. NYP. “Rosie O’Donnell made illegally over-sized campaign donations to at least five Democratic federal candidates, according to a Post analysis of campaign filings.” FEC HIT. FN. “The Hillary Clinton Campaign and the Democratic National Committee allegedly used state chapters as strawmen to launder as much as $84 million in an effort to […]
Month: May 2018
5.3 political law links
RAVES FOR OPINION. WE. “Ho pointed out that contribution limits prohibit the exercise of protected First Amendment rights to support candidates and voice political views even when there is no corruption whatsoever. Adding a badly needed dose of realism, Ho wrote, ‘Countless Americans contribute for no other reason than to support candidates who share their […]
5.1.18 political law links
READINGS ON CORRUPTION. NYT. “As a corruption investigation into President Trump’s personal lawyer, Michael Cohen, is underway, here are three books that delve into the history and consequences of political misconduct in the United States.” PHILANTHROPY AND INFLUENCE. HLS. “In our own research, we have documented that—in an ironic twist—companies’ philanthropic efforts may serve at least […]