Category: Nebraska

Political law links for Monday, August 29, 2011

NEW CORRECTIONS ON ISSA TIMES PIECE.  Daily Caller.  “The Times now says the August 15 article used ‘erroneous information’ to allege foul play on Issa’s part because he withdrew much of his family foundation’s assets from the stock market several months before it crashed. Reporter Eric Lichtblau used faulty documentation to allege that Issa’s family […]

Here are the political law links for today

BACHMANN SUPER PAC.  Story here.  “Former Ohio Secretary of State Ken Blackwell and longtime Republican strategist Ed Brookover organized the super-PAC, Citizens for a Working America, as first reported by The Washington Post.” BACHMANN SUPER PAC II.  Politico.  “Super PACs allow wealthy individuals, corporations and unions to donate more than the $2,500 maximum they can […]

Corporate contribution views, campaign finance prosecutions, and more political law links for Monday

POST EDITORIAL ON CORPORATE CONTRIBUTION CASE. Here.  The Virginian-Pilot has its say here.  “If Cacheris’ ruling stands – and it will certainly be challenged – corporations are now free to not just speak on behalf of their favored candidates but to drop the pretense and buy them outright.” R REDISTRICTING GAINS. The Times. MEMBERS HIRING […]