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Feb
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18
Feb
The new thing for California politicians? Sweet charity
Steak dinners with lobbyists, overseas trips, favors for spouses — nonprofits set up by California legislators and their staffers are testing campaign finance laws even as they underwrite good works by elected officials. Here as elsewhere, they're on the rise.Source: The new thing for California politicians? Sweet charity...
18
Feb
‘A huge vote, especially for Latinos’: Democrats court diverse voters in Nevada
By , Melissa Gomez LAS VEGAS — Lisa Rosario describes herself as a political junkie. But she still hasn’t decided who she will support in the Democratic presidential contest.“It’s gut-wrenching because this to me is one of the most important votes that we’ve had in my generation.Source: ‘A huge vote, especially for Latinos’: Democrats court diverse voters in Nevada...
16
Feb
‘A complete disaster’: Fears grow over Nevada caucus malfunction
Anxiety is rising over the possibility of another tech-induced meltdown at the Nevada Democratic caucuses on Saturday. In interviews, three caucus volunteers described serious concerns about rushed preparations for the Feb.Source: ‘A complete disaster’: Fears grow over Nevada caucus malfunction...
16
Feb
Shift to digital census raises fear of Iowa-like breakdown
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — The stakes are high when a major civic exercise involves a large population, new technology that has not been thoroughly tested and an entire country waiting on the results.Source: Shift to digital census raises fear of Iowa-like breakdown...
16
Feb
Facebook reverses on paid political messages that aren’t ads
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Facebook decided Friday to allow a type of paid political message that had sidestepped many of the social network’s rules governing political ads, in a reversal that highlights difficulties tech companies and regulators have in keeping up with the changing nature of paid polSource: Facebook reverses on paid political messages that aren’t ads...
13
Feb
Assessing the Prospects for a Brokered Convention
When Ted Cruz and John Kasich finally suspended their campaigns for the Republican nomination in May of 2016, Donald Trump had collected 40.2% of primary votes.Source: Assessing the Prospects for a Brokered Convention...
10
Feb
House Judiciary Democrats eye campaign finance measures
Democrats also called for new disclosures, including those contained in a sweeping bill that the House passed last year, of political spending by groups, including trade associations, that don’t have to release donor names.Source: House Judiciary Democrats eye campaign finance measures...
05
Feb
Fight for California House may be barometer for November
If there is going to be a comeback for California’s traumatized Republican Party — a so-called “red recovery” that could threaten Democratic control of the U. S. House — Mike Garcia wants to be part of it. The former Navy combat pilot turned Republican congressional candidate is cut from conservative cloth. He supports a strong military, lower taxes and backs...
04
Feb
An oasis of bipartisanship: Republicans and Democrats distrust social media sites for political and election news
As we enter the 2020 election year, a large majority of Americans are familiar with the major social media sites in the rapidly expanding digital universe.Source: An oasis of bipartisanship: Republicans and Democrats distrust social media sites for political and election news...