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Political law links, TGIF edition

LOOK WHO’S VOTING. The Hill. “Colorado Secretary of State Scott Gessler, a Republican, told the panel that his department’s study identified nearly 12,000 people who were not citizens but were still registered to vote in Colorado.” INCHING CLOSER? Romney news here. CONVENTION MOVING? The Post.  “The chairs of the Iowa and New Hampshire Republican parties […]

The public financing cases and other political law links for today

PUBLIC FINANCING. An aspect of Arizona’s public financing system was before the Supreme Court yesterday and the oral argument transcript is here.  If I were playing in Arizona politics I wouldn’t be planning on receiving any matching funds given where it looks like the Court is headed.  The Times report is here.  Brad Smith supports separation […]

Links re: political law for Monday, March 28, 2011

REVOLVING DOOR REMINDER.  “Ethics experts suggest former Senate aide Doug Hampton’s indictment last week over allegations that he violated Congressional ‘revolving door’ rules will serve as a stark reminder on Capitol Hill and K Street that lobbying rules carry real penalties.” Roll Call. CUPCAKES AND LOBBYING. The Times reports.  “In this covetous town, the delicacies […]