Category: Const Law Issues

A proposed amendment to the Constitution is designed, in the proponent’s words, to “in fact allow for better First Amendment protection in situations where a candidate’s views might be dwarfed by a self-financing opponent. In addition to restoring Congress’ power to regulate campaign finances in federal elections, the resolution also authorizes similar power to each […]

Interesting developments and analysis arising from the Obama campaign’s efforts to extend polling hours in certain precincts can be found here.  The motion is here and the court’s order, complete with handwritten amendments, is here.  The analysis continues: Unfortunately, it is a fairly common campaign tactic to try to find a sympathetic judge to keep […]