FIGHTS OVER SONGS AND CAMPAIGNS. The Post. “Although presidential campaigns have adopted theme songs since Abraham Lincoln was running for office, squabbles between candidates and musicians have only become commonplace since 1984, when President Ronald Reagan name-dropped Bruce Springsteen and his ‘message of hope’ while stumping in New Jersey.” AT&T LOBBYING NUMBERS. Here. O-12 Q2 […]
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Tuesday’s political law links
BLAGO GUILTY. The Trib. BLAGO CASE TO SPARK REFORMS? Story here. “Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn says Rod Blagojevich’s conviction on federal corruption charges Monday shows a need for more state government reform.” ANOTHER ONE BITES THE DUST. McComish news here. Politico also covers the case. The Times opines here. FEDERAL CANDIDATE AND OFFICEHOLDER SOLICITATION FOR […]
Comedy central at the FEC and other political law links for Friday
COMEDY CENTRAL TIME AT THE FEDERAL ELECTION COMMISSION. The FEC is scheduled to meet next week and one of the items on the agenda is an advisory opinion request from Stephen Colbert. STANFORD MONEY CASE. Bloomberg reports. “Five Democratic and Republican national political committees must return more than $1.7 million in contributions received from indicted […]