Category: Hawaii

Political law links

ATTACKING BIG MONEY.  Roll Call.  “Sullivan is one of more than half a dozen Republican congressional candidates who have made assaults on big money in politics an important campaign theme. Until now, the issue was almost exclusively a Democratic talking point.” GIFTS RULES AND STATE AGS. NYT. “Attorneys general are now the object of aggressive […]

Wed. political law links

HOUSE HEARING.  OGR.  “White House Office of Political Affairs: Is Supporting Candidates and Campaign Fund-Raising an Appropriate Use of a Government Office?” RAVENEL REALITY. Politico. “Ravenel already has a platform to help voters get to know him if they don’t already: He’s one of six stars of Charleston-based reality series, ‘Southern Charm.’ Bravo renewed the […]

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 […]