MCCUTCHEON SPECULATION FRENZY. Public News Service. “Another major Supreme Court decision on campaign finance could come as early as next week.” FIREWALLS AND COORDINATION. Roll Call. “When the Supreme Court deregulated independent political spending four years ago, the court reasoned that unrestricted money posed no corruption risk because a firewall separates candidates from their outside […]
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Good morning, here are political law links for Wed.
GOVERNMENT BY THE PEOPLE PROPOSAL. The Hill. “Groups like Sierra Club, Communications Workers of America and the Progressive Change Campaign Committee are endorsing legislation from Rep. John Sarbanes (D-Md.) that would offer tax credits to campaign donors as well as matching funds to candidates who forgo traditional PAC contributions.” MAHER GETTING REAL? NJ Herald. “Maher, […]
Monday’s political law links
WHO’S READY? Politico. “A pro-Hillary Clinton super PAC named several prominent Democratic donors on Friday in its push to build support for the former secretary of state to run for president in 2016.” C-4’S AND THE SUPERBOWL. Fox News. President Obama discussed the topic with Bill O’Reilly during the pre-game interview. LEGAL DEFENSE FUND ESTABLISHED. […]