CU AND THE FALL OF ROME. Volokh. “Various arguments can be made against Citizens United, or against the alleged corruption of modern politics more generally. But strained analogies to ancient Rome add little to the debate over these issues.” SNOWE’S GIVING. Story here. “Snowe for Senate, using campaign funds that Snowe didn’t need, donated $19,545 […]
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Good morning, here are Monday’s political law links (11/19)
RING APPEAL UPDATE. The Post. “Federal appeals court judges reviewing the conviction of former lobbyist Kevin Ring in the Abramoff scandal questioned Thursday whether evidence of campaign contributions should have been allowed at his trial.” ALITO ON CU. The Post. “Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito is defending the court’s 2010 decision in the Citizens United […]
Have a great Friday, here are today’s political law links w/#natitude
HOUSE BLITZ. Roll Call. “The juggernaut GOP-affiliated group Crossroads GPS will soon announce a massive $8.1 million television and radio effort for House Republicans slated to begin Saturday and run for three weeks.” CALL FOR PROBE. The Hill. “Republican National Committee (RNC) Chairman Reince Priebus sent a letter to Attorney General Eric Holder on Thursday […]