Category: New York

Mon. political law links

Post author By Eric Brown
Post date February 24, 2014
Categories In A.M. Report, California, Georgia, Kansas, New York, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia

CONSULTANTS AND NONPROFITS. Daily Beast. “The often negative and misleading ads these groups put out may be little help to voters trying to make informed decisions, but the increased spending is a boon to the consultants who make millions no matter who wins.” LOVING THE SUPER PACS. The Hill. “When it comes to Democrats and […]

Wed. political law links, 2-19

Post author By Eric Brown
Post date February 19, 2014
Categories In A.M. Report, FEC, House, Louisiana, New York, Pennsylvania

MCCUTCHEON SPECULATION FRENZY. Public News Service. “Another major Supreme Court decision on campaign finance could come as early as next week.” FIREWALLS AND COORDINATION. Roll Call. “When the Supreme Court deregulated independent political spending four years ago, the court reasoned that unrestricted money posed no corruption risk because a firewall separates candidates from their outside […]

Wed. political law links

Post author By Eric Brown
Post date January 29, 2014
Categories In A.M. Report, Connecticut, Georgia, Kentucky, Minnesota, New York

2013 DONORS. Roll Call. “Eight trade associations, companies, and individuals are already million-dollar donors to Section 527 political groups in 2013.” COUNSEL ENGAGED. KPBS. “A Mexican tycoon at the heart of a federal campaign finance probe in San Diego has hired high-powered Washington, D.C. law firm Williams & Connolly LLP.” BRONCOS V. SEAHAWKS CONTRIBUTION SUPERBOWL. […]