CU THERE. CCP. “On the fifth anniversary of the Citizens United ruling, top journalists will interview a variety of experts to explore the impact of the case on politics, liberals and the future of the First Amendment.” NEW SUPER PAC. The Hill. “Republicans with ties to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) have formed a […]
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Today’s political law links
THE SUPREMES AND CAMPAIGN FINANCE. BW. “Here are some highlights or—depending on your opinion of the heavy-spending industrialist Koch brothers on the right, or money-where-his-mouth-is climate activist Tom Steyer on the left—lowlights…” R REFORMERS. Minnpost.com. “A University of Minnesota law professor and a political consultant who’s worked on five Republican presidential campaigns – both alumni […]
The morning’s political law links
TTW, L PACS, IEOPCS, WTH. WP. “Why don’t they just end the pretense and admit it — just say, ‘I am running for president’ and be done with it? Two reasons. First, there are distinct legal and practical reasons not to do so. And second, many actually haven’t decided whether to run.” PAC AND THE […]