SUPER PAC PACT EDITORIAL. The Times. “Congress could also require disclosure of donors, and end the coordination between outside groups and political parties. That is increasingly unlikely, however, as long as some members of Congress owe their elections, and their allegiance, to the same groups.” NEW VOTER ID LAWS. The Times. “Advocates of the new […]
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Political law links (Thurs., April 12, 2012)
MCCAIN’S EXCESS. Washington Times. “The dormant 2008 presidential apparatus of John McCain this year transferred nearly $9 million in old donations to an educational charity run by three major political supporters that bears the Arizona senator’s name, filings showed Tuesday.” SUPER PACS’ EXCESS. Story here. “When a presidential candidate throws in the towel, what can […]
Political law links for Tues., March 27th
R AND D POLS IN TWITTERVERSE. Roll Call. “Though lawmakers on both sides of the aisle have embraced social networking as a way to communicate with their constituents, Republicans might be doing it better.” SEC AND CAMPAIGN FINANCE. Story here. “Some campaign reformers have thus turned their attention to the Securities and Exchange Commission, urging […]