In an earlier post (February 2008) I noted the state of play on lobbyist-bundled contributions, given the new rules of HLOGA and the FEC’s lack of a quorum. Today’s Post includes “FEC Nomination Impasse Stalls Disclosure of Bundling Data,” with helpful commentary from FEC Chairman David Mason: “We are unable to issue regulations on any […]
Category: FEC
Blogger Protection Proposed
The Center for Competitive Politics Blog notes that the Blogger Protection Act of 2008 was introduced. The proposed legislation, introduced today, guarantees blogs the same protections granted to other forms of media under federal campaign finance laws. “Bloggers deserve to have their First Amendment rights secured in statute,” said Bradley A. Smith, chairman of the Center […]
527 v. 501(c)(4) v. ?
The Campaign Finance Institute released its analysis of recent 527 and 501(c)(4) activity. It’s a must-read, including the conclusion (although the groups themselves might not put it in these terms): While soft money groups do not spend nationally on the scale of parties and candidates, they may spend enough on key races to help turn […]