29
Jan
The struggle to preserve a free political system
January 30 marks the fortieth anniversary of the Supreme Court’s decision in Buckley v.Source: The struggle to preserve a free political system...
28
Jan
Political Money: New Best-Selling Book Genre?
Books about who pays for American elections rarely hit the bestseller lists, but a rash of new titles tackling the once-obscure topic of campaign financing signals that publishers now regard political money as popular fare.Source: Political Money: New Best-Selling Book Genre?...
28
Jan
The ‘Bleak’ History of Third-Party Presidential Bids
Never in U.S. history has a third-party candidate been elected president. Yet that hasn't stopped the prospect of an independent candidacy becoming a recurring sotto voce whisper in the 2016 presidential race.Source: The ‘Bleak’ History of Third-Party Presidential Bids...
28
Jan
Happy birthday to the case that was even worse than Citizens United
In today’s political climate, finding public support for anything at 84 percent is almost unheard of. Yet, according to New York Times/CBS News poll last June, that’s how many Americans think money has “too much influence” in political campaigns.Source: Happy birthday to the case that was even worse than Citizens United...
28
Jan
Ralph Nader: What Is Michael Bloomberg Thinking?
Last week Michael Bloomberg, former three-term mayor of New York City, told his advisers to inform the media that he is laying the groundwork for a possible presidential campaign as an independent. This is the third presidential cycle in which he has contemplated such a run.Source: Ralph Nader: What Is Michael Bloomberg Thinking?...
26
Jan
Big Money Backlash Has Turned 2016 Into Year of Populist Anger
The Law of Unintended Consequences dominates politics. Before the 2016 campaign, the leaders of both political parties wanted to limit presidential primary debates -- albeit for different reasons.Source: Big Money Backlash Has Turned 2016 Into Year of Populist Anger...
26
Jan
Elective Politics’ Darkest Hour
I have been aware of presidential elections since 1948, when my mother, driving my sister, brother and me home from St. Leo's School, heard on the radio that Dewey had conceded to President Harry Truman. “That can't be!" she exclaimed, reflecting the common conclusion that New York Gov.Source: Elective Politics' Darkest Hour...
26
Jan
If Only Rich Men Like Bloomberg Can Save Us, It’s Not a Democracy
This election cycle has shown us that while money is a significant part of the political process, it’s not enough for an American public that is increasingly cynical of so-called political insiders and monied “establishment” types.Source: If Only Rich Men Like Bloomberg Can Save Us, It’s Not a Democracy...
26
Jan
Hacking into Supervisors of Elections Office
FORT MYERS, Fla. - Is the Supervisor of Elections computer system vulnerable to hackers? Dan Sinclair, who is running against Sharon Harrington, says it is.Source: Hacking into Supervisors of Elections Office...
26
Jan
Constitution Check: Is there a basic flaw in campaign finance law?
Lyle Denniston, the National Constitution Center’s constitutional literacy adviser, looks at the ongoing debate over political speech and political transparency in campaign financing.Source: Constitution Check: Is there a basic flaw in campaign finance law?...