FEC AND 16. NYT. “‘It’s the Wild West out there in some ways,’ said Kate A. Belinski, a former lawyer at the commission who now works on campaign finance at a law firm. Candidates and political groups are increasingly willing to push the limits, she said, and the F.E.C.’s inaction means that ‘there’s very little […]
HRC IDEAS. Slate. Hasen says “a constitutional amendment is a terrible way to try to fix the problem.” HRC DONATION POLICY. HuffPo. “Hillary Clinton’s presidential campaign will accept donations from lobbyists and political action committees, a difference in policy from the man she’s hoping to replace, President Barack Obama.” PARTY POWER DECLINE. NYT. “The uneventful passing of […]
INSIGHT ON POLITICAL INTELLIGENCE REGULATION. Steptoe (Abel and Sinder). “Firms engaged in ‘political intelligence’ activities may soon face new requirements, following a recent announcement by Senator Charles Grassley (R-IA) that he will once again push for legislation that requires disclosure of these activities.” “CRITICAL NEED” FOR CRIMINAL PROSECUTIONS. WSJ. “There is ‘a critical need’ for […]