THE PASSION OF MCCUTCHEON. Forbes. “Mr. McCutcheon is not a corporation. He is not an oligarch. He is a successful engineer but his pockets aren’t deep enough to awaken anything like the ghosts of Citizens United v. FEC.” WHO CFR PROTECTS. The Columbian (Sowell). “It is fascinating to see how some people — in both […]
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Monday’s political law links, 3-31-14
BALZ ON CAMPAIGN FINANCE. WP. “Many people have had a role in bringing the system to this point — the courts, special interests, incredibly wealthy individuals with their own agendas and candidates seeking to gain political advantage in the fierce competition that is presidential politics.” He might want to add those responsible for BCRA […]
Fri. 3-28-14 political law links
REID GIFTS AND BEYOND. RealClearPolitics.com. “His granddaughter has also received financial support for her fledgling New York theater company from two Nevada-based foundations that typically prohibit donations to organizations outside of their service areas. The foundations belong to gaming and energy companies that have also donated to the lawmaker.” CA: YEE ACCUSED. GamePolitics.com. “As we […]