This morning’s article, “Cheney for President” in the Times is the latest example of express advocacy in a newspaper. Thanks to the media exemption (and the fact that Mr. Cheney is not a candidate, of course), does the Times escape regulation?
Category: Const Law Issues
New Campaign Finance Reform Book
Via CCP comes word of what looks to be an interesting new AEI book, Better Parties, Better Government by Peter Wallison and Joel Gora. The most effective way to change this pro-incumbent system is to lift the restrictions on political parties, allowing them to become both the principal vehicles for political fundraising and the principal sources […]
Judge Emmet Sullivan Turns the Tables
Here’s the latest from The Times on yesterday’s proceedings in the Stevens case. According to the report, Judge Emmet Sullivan gave a “lacerating” speech addressing his issues with the prosecution. The judge, who was named to the Federal District Court here by President Bill Clinton, delivered a broad warning about what he said was a […]