MEANING OF CAMPAIGN FINANCE. SCPR. “As the general election on Nov. 8 draws closer, you’re hearing more and more about donor limits, dark money, super PACs and other campaign jargon that attempts to describe the role of money in the U.S. political process.” SWING DONOR LAUNCH. CDN. “Three Cornell graduates launched a New York-based, non-partisan […]
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10-4 political links good buddy
COURT WON’T HEAR. NYT. “The Supreme Court on Monday turned away without comment an appeal in a campaign finance case arising from an investigation into campaign spending in Wisconsin.” (C)(4)’S AND STATUS. Politico. “A new conservative outside group with deep pockets is planning a robust ad campaign urging Congress to impeach the IRS commissioner — […]
Public financing move and other political law links
CA:PUBLIC FINANCING MOVE. HP. “California Gov. Jerry Brown (D) signed legislation on Thursday freeing the state and local governments to provide for the public funding of elections.” SEPTEMBER HAUL. Bloomberg. “Hillary Clinton raised $154 million for her campaign and the Democratic Party last month, the biggest monthly fundraising haul yet in her bid for the […]