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
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
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
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
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...
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)...
05
Sep
Early Voting and the Iowa Caucus: Can They Coexist?
A great article in Salon by the always insightful Steven Rosenfeld illustrates the difficulties of implementing national party mandates for a fully inclusive primary system while retaining the unique in-person and face to face features of the Iowa caucus.Source: Early Voting and the Iowa Caucus: Can They Coexist?...
05
Sep
U.S. officials huddle with Facebook, Google and other tech giants to talk about the 2020 election
Federal law enforcement officials huddled with Facebook, Google, Microsoft and Twitter on Wednesday to discuss election security ahead of the 2020 presidential race, according to several U.S.Source: U.S. officials huddle with Facebook, Google and other tech giants to talk about the 2020 election...
05
Sep
The Coming Reckoning Over the Electoral College
Since the 2016 election, some Democrats have raged against the Electoral College as an anti-democratic institution that does not reflect the will of the people. Some Republicans have defended the institution as protecting the power of small states and preserving the federal system.Source: The Coming Reckoning Over the Electoral College...
04
Sep
California Republicans Face Decision on 2020 Delegate Selection
Heading into their state convention this weekend, California Republicans are staring down an October 1 deadline under RNC rules to finalize delegate selection plans for the 2020 cycle.Source: California Republicans Face Decision on 2020 Delegate Selection...