WASHINGTON – The Federal Election Commission today issued an Advisory Opinion and discussed a second Advisory Opinion Request. The Commission also considered a proposal to initiate a rulemaking in connection with foreign national contributions associated with state and local ballot measures.Source: News Releases...
The 2016 presidential contenders are stretching the latitude they have to work with their independent allies more than candidates in recent elections ever dared, taking advantage of a narrowly drawn rule that separates campaigns from outside groups.Source: It’s bold, but legal: How campaigns and their super PAC backers work together...
With a presidential election on the horizon, many state election offices and party organizations are beginning their process for electing nominees for various offices up for a vote. In Utah this will be a significant test for a new nomination process inspired by the Count My Vote (CMV) initiative.Source: Count My Vote...
All fifteen major Republican presidential candidates have cleared the first important hurdle for participating in the GOP's nominating process by beating the deadline to qualify for South Carolina's primary -- and paying a hefty filing fee.Source: All 15 GOP Candidates Meet South Carolina Deadline and Hefty Fee...
In judging the Robert’s Court record on campaign finance, Rick Hasen finds that progressives have little to cheer about, except that it might have been worse.Source: Assigning Responsibility for "Implosion"...
Newly announced debate rules could spell disaster for Rand Paul and several other high-profile campaigns. Rand Paul has a place on the GOP debate stage -- for now.Source: 2016 Republican Presidential debate : CNBC sets 3 percent polling floor for main GOP debate stage...
There will likely be lots of people attending next week’s argument of Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association v.Source: Big crowd expected for Citizens United argument...
LEXINGTON, S.C. — The table festooned with red “Carly for America” placards arrived hours before the candidate.Source: Carly Fiorina’s ‘Super PAC’ Aids Her Campaign, in Plain Sight...
Most appellate lawyers would advise against filing a Supreme Court brief beginning, “QUESTION PRESENTED: Does a key constituency of the Democratic Party have too much power?” That, however, is a key unstated question in at least three cases on the docket for the term that opens Monday.Source: Will the Supreme Court Decide That Democrats Have Too Much Power?...
Before taking over as host of "The Late Show," Stephen Colbert was interviewed by Salt and Light — a Catholic media foundation — in anticipation of the arrival of Pope Francis in the United States. The host asked Colbert what he would like to see the pope talk about during his visit to Congress.Source: It's been 4 years since Stephen...
