ABRAMS ON CU. The Times. “The law at issue in Citizens United permitted The Times to endorse candidates while making it a felony for nonmedia corporations to do so. It made it a crime for a union to distribute your endorsement of President Obama for re-election to its members. It should come as no surprise […]
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Good morning, here are today’s political law links (11/26)
EYEING EXITS. The Hill. “With President Obama’s reelection a done deal, headhunters are expecting worn-out administration aides to look for new jobs in the influence industry.” SUPER PACS 14 & 16. Politico. “Shortly after Election Day, House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, New York Sen. Chuck Schumer and top White House aides spoke at a three-day […]
Good morning, here are Friday’s political law links (10/19/12)
WHAT GROUPS TELL DONORS. Politico. “For two years, outside money was a secretive game, with deep-pocketed conservative groups refusing to detail their methods or strategies — let alone discuss their donors. Nowadays, though, it seems like they won’t stop talking.” JOHNSON DEBT. Story here. “The former New Mexico governor raised more than $356,000 in August […]