Category: North Carolina

Good morning, here are political law links for Wed., May 2, 2012

CSM ON SOCIAL MEDIA AND THE PARTIES.  Story here.  “The Republican National Committee unveiled its Social Victory Center on Tuesday, a Facebook application that lets users engage in campaign mainstays like phoning undecided voters, joining volunteer efforts, and distributing voter-registration materials from their couches or favorite cafés.” MONEY FLOODS.  The Hill.  “Third-party groups allied with […]

Monday’s political law links and an upcoming feature

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 […]

Political law links for Fri., Jan. 27, 2012

STOCK ACT SET FOR VOTE. Roll Call. “The Senate is set to vote on taking up legislation Monday that would explicitly ban federal lawmakers and their staff from trading on insider information.” ROMNEY TO REVISE. Story here. “Mitt Romney could face new questions about his overseas investments after a campaign official acknowledged to NBC News […]