Category: Voting

Political law links for Sept. 11, 2012

Post author By Eric Brown
Post date September 11, 2012
Categories In A.M. Report, Arizona, FCC, FEC, LDA, Maryland, Meta, Minnesota, New Jersey, North Carolina, Voting

EMANUEL’S ROLE. Politico. “Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel, facing a teachers strike, is backing away from fundraising for Democratic super PACs.” LUC ISSUE IN NH. Story here. “It’s ultimately up to the FCC to decide if its rules were broken, but PolitiFact New Hampshire decided to find out if Kuster was right about what the FCC […]

Hello, here are today’s political law links (Fri., 8/31)

Post author By Eric Brown
Post date August 31, 2012
Categories In A.M. Report, DC, Executive Branch, FEC, Missouri, Voting

FUNDRAISER COVERAGE. Story here. “This rare look at the mechanics of SuperPac fundraising and electoral strategy was likely not intended for reporters. I was invited as the guest of a financier who is a significant Republican donor.” BLURRED LINES. The Times. “‘Super PACs on both sides of the aisle are more aggressively exercising the latitude […]

Good morning, here are Thursday’s political law links (8/30/12)

Post author By Eric Brown
Post date August 30, 2012
Categories In A.M. Report, FEC, HLOGA, Illinois, LDA, South Carolina, Voting

CONVENTION COSTS. Here. “Federal taxpayers could be on the hook for more than $136 million to cover the cost of the major political parties’ presidential nominating conventions.” CONVENTION ISSUES. Story here. “In addition to nominating former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney for president, the quadrennial gathering has offered a chance for company representatives and lobbyists to […]