SOLYNDRA ADS COMING. Story here. “Americans for Prosperity is going up with a $5 million ad buy against President Barack Obama on Solyndra.” HELP CHRISTIAN ADAMS GET HIS COAT BACK. If you were in Richmond to hear the argument in the ballot access case recently argued, you may have accidentally picked up the wrong coat […]
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Super PAC and political law links for Monday, Jan. 9th
WHO’LL TAKE PUBLIC FUNDS? Story here. “Not a single major candidate has signed up to take taxpayer-supported matching funds for his presidential campaign this year, signaling the death of the system that had controlled campaigns since the Watergate era.” NELSON’S $3MM DECISION. Story here. “Now that Sen. Ben Nelson has taken a pass on a […]
New group launch, ban period ends, insider trading, and more political law links
LOBBYING BAN PERIOD ENDS. Roll Call. “For nearly 100 ex-Members of Congress who were wiped out in the 2010 elections or who left office on their own terms, the shackles came off this week. They are now free to lobby on Capitol Hill.” CENTER FOR AMERICAN FREEDOM LAUNCH. Politico. “Impressed by the effectiveness of the […]