06
Sep
End the Media’s Campaign Privilege
As journalism blurs into partisan politics, the rules governing the latter are becoming unjustifiable.Source: End the Media’s Campaign Privilege...
06
Sep
Hans von Spakovsky: Ilhan Omar protected – for now – against accusations of campaign finance law violations
Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., who is accused of improperly using political campaign funds to reimburse her alleged lover for travel expenses, doesn’t need to worry for now about a complaint filed against her with the Federal Election Commission.Source: Hans von Spakovsky: Ilhan Omar protected – for now – against accusations of campaign finance law violations...
06
Sep
FEC’s Weintraub has long overstayed her welcome
Why does Federal Election Commission Chairwoman Ellen Weintraub still have her job?Source: FEC’s Weintraub has long overstayed her welcome...
06
Sep
‘Honest’ political ads: Watch out, Drudge, you’re next
When Congress returns to business next week, it will take up legislative responses to foreign meddling in American elections.Source: 'Honest' political ads: Watch out, Drudge, you're next...
06
Sep
Assembly approves sending parolee voting measure to ballot
Assemblyman Kevin McCarty, D-Sacramento, right, talks with Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon, D-Lakewood at the Capitol in Sacramento, Calif., Thursday, Sept. 5, 2019. The Assembly on Thursday approved putting McCarty's state constitutional amendment on the November 2020 ballot.Source: Assembly approves sending parolee voting measure to ballot...
06
Sep
Congressional Standoff May Delay Federal Election Oversight (1)
The Federal Election Commission’s paralysis on key campaign-finance matters could be extended indefinitely as leaders in Congress skirmish over how to appoint new commissioners. Senate Republicans, led by Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.), want to install six new commissioners.Source: Congressional Standoff May Delay Federal Election Oversight (1)...
06
Sep
The summer of political harassment shows why privacy is essential
The summer of 2019 was the summer of harassment for people who support candidates and causes. Rep. Joaquin Castro’s tweet doxxing constituents who donated to President Trump’s campaign rightly drew criticism of the Texas Democrat from people of all stripes.Source: The summer of political harassment shows why privacy is essential...