Category: Florida

Thurs. political law links

COCHRAN AMENDS.  WAPT.  “U.S. Sen. Thad Cochran’s campaign staff is amending its campaign finance reports because of a $50,000 payment to a staff member.” WEAPONIZING CAMPAIGN FINANCE.  Mackinac Center.  “The growing labyrinth of government campaign finance regulation is an institutional ‘down escalator’ for the political free speech rights at the core of this democracy.” SUPER […]

Political law links and have a great 4th

COMMUNICATIONS AND COORDINATION.  Roll Call.  “Party campaign committees and outside groups aren’t allowed to coordinate, but as they outline their fall television ad strategies, interested groups are doing a very public dance to ensure they don’t step on each others’ toes and waste money duplicating efforts.” ANSWERS SOUGHT.  Roll Call.  “The federal agency regulating and […]

Fri. political law links

WHAT’S UP IN WI.  NBC.  “Prosecutors have alleged that Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker — up for re-election this year and mentioned as a possible presidential candidate — was part of a ‘wide-ranging scheme’ that illegally coordinated fundraising for the 2011-2012 recalls in the state, newly released documents show.” BITCOIN DONATION TOOL.  TechPresident.  “The Democratic campaign […]