Audrey Perry Martin, Author at Legally Political

15 Dec

Supporters gear up to collect signatures on petition to decide presidency by popular vote

Two former political rivals are gearing up to begin collecting signatures for an initiative that could make their vision of deciding presidential elections by the popular vote rather than the Electoral College a reality.https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Source: Supporters gear up to collect signatures on petition to decide presidency by popular vote...

19:05 / vblog / Audrey Perry Martin

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09 Dec

Republicans in Congress Should Update the Electoral Count Act Before It’s Too Late

NRPLUS MEMBER ARTICLE Donald Trump should want the Electoral Count Act of 1887 amended. And he should want it done even though his some of his Democratic opponents may want the same thing.https://ift.tt/30eSmuU Source: Republicans in Congress Should Update the Electoral Count Act Before It’s Too Late...

22:40 / vblog / Audrey Perry Martin

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18 Nov

How 2022 redistricting will shape every state for the next decade

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17 Nov

Liberal ‘dark-money’ behemoth funneled more than $400M in 2020

The Sixteen Thirty Fund sent the cash to groups that aided Democrats' efforts to unseat then-President Donald Trump and Republicans' Senate majority.https://ift.tt/3oFf8UY Source: Liberal 'dark-money' behemoth funneled more than $400M in 2020...

19:50 / vblog / Audrey Perry Martin

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08 Nov

Bipartisan Principles for Election Audits

The U.S. election system has evolved rapidly over the past two decades. How, when, and where voters may cast ballots has evolved significantly since the 2000 election.https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Source: Bipartisan Principles for Election Audits...

21:26 / vblog / Audrey Perry Martin

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04 Nov

Republicans see Youngkin win as blueprint for midterms

Republicans are eyeing Glenn Youngkin’s successful campaign for the Virginia governor’s mansion as a roadmap for the 2022 midterm elections. For the GOP, the victory is more valuable than simply gaining another governorship.https://ift.tt/3k8jjqV Source: Republicans see Youngkin win as blueprint for midterms...

14:50 / vblog / Audrey Perry Martin

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04 Nov

Foreign nationals can finance ballot initiatives, FEC affirms

Commissioners found that the federal ban on foreign money applies only to candidate elections, not ballot initiatives.https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Source: Foreign nationals can finance ballot initiatives, FEC affirms...

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04 Nov

Republicans look to education as winning issue after Virginia successes

Virginia Gov.-elect Glenn Youngkin spent much of his campaign focusing on how much control parents should have over what is taught in their children’s classroom. Youngkin’s focus on the issues came as Loudoun County, a Washington, D.C.https://ift.tt/3BDXbdH Source: Republicans look to education as winning issue after Virginia successes...

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04 Nov

GOP leader says Republicans could flip 60 seats next year

Republicans took a victory lap Wednesday following Republican Glenn Youngkin’s stunning win in the Virginia governor’s race, with House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) predicting his party could flip more than 60 House seats in next year’s midterm elections.https://ift.tt/2ZMW12n Source: GOP leader says Republicans could flip 60 seats next year...

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04 Nov

Mega donors start funding outside groups to influence 2022

In the decade since the Citizens United Supreme Court decision opened the gates for outside money in politics, individual donors willing to spend millions on electoral influence have flocked to support or oppose candidates in both parties. That trend continues ahead of the 2022 midterm races.https://ift.tt/2ZJJUmJ Source: Mega donors start funding outside groups to influence 2022...

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