AIDE LINKED TO SCANDAL. NYT. “A wealthy Washington businessman embroiled in a campaign finance scandal communicated with a longtime adviser to Bill and Hillary Rodham Clinton on an illegal canvassing effort to bolster Mrs. Clinton’s 2008 presidential campaign, according to court documents.” VANDEN HUEVEL ON THE NEXT CU. WP. “The Supreme Court is expected to […]
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Fri. political law links, 3-7-14
CU II READY TO LAUNCH. Newsweek. “Due any day now, the court’s ruling in McCutcheon v. Federal Election Commission could overturn a nearly 40-year-old law that limits what individuals give to campaigns and what they can give in total.” OFA FUNDRAISER FIRED. Star Tribune. “Organizing for Action, a group formed to back President Barack Obama’s agenda, […]
Mon. political law links
CONSULTANTS AND NONPROFITS. Daily Beast. “The often negative and misleading ads these groups put out may be little help to voters trying to make informed decisions, but the increased spending is a boon to the consultants who make millions no matter who wins.” LOVING THE SUPER PACS. The Hill. “When it comes to Democrats and […]