Art. I. Sec. 6 of the Constitution and the Saxbe fix are getting some attention, given the news that Sen. Clinton may be appointed Secretary of State. Thanks to Google Books for this background.
Category: Const Law Issues
Chairman on Campaign Finance
The Chairman of the Republican National Committee commented on the recent lawsuits challenging the constitutionality of the Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act of 2002. Freedom of speech should include an individual’s right to contribute, as he or she sees fit, to any political party, political action committee, or coalition to support the causes for which it […]
Socialist Workers Party: Exempt?
The Socialist Workers Party filed a renewed request for an exemption from Federal Election Commission disclsoure rules, according to this Militant report. The party’s exemption request is part of the fight of workers, farmers, and their organizations to be able to engage in political activity, including election campaigns, free from government, boss, and right-wing spying […]