[EL] ELB News and Commentary 6/27/11

Mon Jun 27 07:15:30 PDT 2011

"Voter ID law would cause extra red tape for Amish" <http://electionlawblog.org/?p=19658>  

The Amish vote overwhelmingly Republican, and have been a major target of Republican registration efforts. No way would Republicans jeopardize a Republican voting block in the key "swing" states of Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Indiana.

Bradley A. Smith
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Awaiting McComish

"'Most Restrictive' Voter ID Law In The Country Loses Support Of Republican Secretary Of State" <http://electionlawblog.org/?p=19682>  

Posted on June 27, 2011 <http://electionlawblog.org/?p=19682>  by Rick Hasen <http://electionlawblog.org/?author=3>  

TPMMuckracker reports. <http://tpmmuckraker.talkingpointsmemo.com/2011/06/most_restrictive_voter_id_law_in_the_country_loses_support_of_republican_secretary_of_state.php> 

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"Ga. redistricting maps may land in court first" <http://electionlawblog.org/?p=19679>  

Posted on June 27, 2011 <http://electionlawblog.org/?p=19679>  by Rick Hasen <http://electionlawblog.org/?author=3>  

Georgia too may bypass <http://www.ajc.com/news/georgia-politics-elections/ga-redistricting-maps-may-988985.html> DOJ.

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Posted in Department of Justice <http://electionlawblog.org/?cat=26> , redistricting <http://electionlawblog.org/?cat=6> , Voting Rights Act <http://electionlawblog.org/?cat=15>  | Comments Off 

"Hispanic Star and New District Threaten Doggett" <http://electionlawblog.org/?p=19677>  

Posted on June 26, 2011 <http://electionlawblog.org/?p=19677>  by Rick Hasen <http://electionlawblog.org/?author=3>  

The Texas Tribune reports <http://www.nytimes.com/2011/06/26/us/26ttcastro.html?src=recg> .

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""In Defense of Judicial Elections" - author Q&A" <http://electionlawblog.org/?p=19674>  

Posted on June 26, 2011 <http://electionlawblog.org/?p=19674>  by Rick Hasen <http://electionlawblog.org/?author=3>  

Gann Hall and Bonneau at Prawfsblawg <http://prawfsblawg.blogs.com/prawfsblawg/2011/06/in-defense-of-judicial-elections-author-qa.html#more> .

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"South Carolina Could Kill GOP Primary" <http://electionlawblog.org/?p=19669>  

Posted on June 26, 2011 <http://electionlawblog.org/?p=19669>  by Rick Hasen <http://electionlawblog.org/?author=3>  

Political Wire reports <http://politicalwire.com/archives/2011/06/26/south_carolina_could_kill_gop_primary.html> .

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"Billionaires give big to new 'super PACS'" <http://electionlawblog.org/?p=19666>  

Posted on June 26, 2011 <http://electionlawblog.org/?p=19666>  by Rick Hasen <http://electionlawblog.org/?author=3>  

MSNBC reports <http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/43541131/ns/politics-decision_2012/> .

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"As campaign finance controversies brew, tougher Nevada laws coming into play" <http://electionlawblog.org/?p=19664>  

Posted on June 26, 2011 <http://electionlawblog.org/?p=19664>  by Rick Hasen <http://electionlawblog.org/?author=3>  

AP reports <http://www.therepublic.com/view/story/96cfc979188f4a199212fd1fa1a4a9ce/NV--Campaign-Finance-Laws/> : "Three years ago, an independent watchdog group ranked Nevada's campaign finance transparency laws 45th in the nation - an 'F' rating underscored by high-profile campaign finance hijinks in the past few months."

Kinda like a Democracy Index.

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Justice Prosser Responds <http://electionlawblog.org/?p=19661>  

Posted on June 26, 2011 <http://electionlawblog.org/?p=19661>  by Rick Hasen <http://electionlawblog.org/?author=3>  

AP <http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/U/US_WISCONSIN_SUPREME_COURT?SITE=AP&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT> :"Prosser then released a statement denying the allegations. 'Once there's a proper review of the matter and the facts surrounding it are made clear, the anonymous claim made to the media will be proven false,' he said. 'Until then I will refrain from further public comment.'"

More from Althouse <http://althouse.blogspot.com/2011/06/alternate-account-of-prosser-bradley.html>  on what happens if either or both Justices are impeached or resign.

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"Voter ID law would cause extra red tape for Amish" <http://electionlawblog.org/?p=19658>  

Posted on June 26, 2011 <http://electionlawblog.org/?p=19658>  by Rick Hasen <http://electionlawblog.org/?author=3>  

News <http://www.timesleader.com/news/Voter_ID_law_would_cause_extra_red_tape_for_Amish_06-26-2011.html>  from Pa.

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More on the CA Redistricting Commission <http://electionlawblog.org/?p=19654>  

Posted on June 26, 2011 <http://electionlawblog.org/?p=19654>  by Rick Hasen <http://electionlawblog.org/?author=3>  

This letter <http://redistrictingpartners.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/062311-Joint-Ltr-to-CRC-re-VRA-RPV-analysis.pdf>  was sent to the Commissioners beginning: On behalf of AARP, Advancement Project, California Common Cause, California Chamber of California Forward, Central Coast Alliance United for a Sustainable Economy (CAUSE), The Greenlining Institute, League of Women Voters of California, and The Rose Institute of State and Local Government at Claremont McKenna College, we write to provide specific  recommendations to ensure that the Commission draws districts that comply with the California Constitution, and with the Voting Rights Act in particular."  One of the signers is Kathay Feng of Common Cause, a main backer of the initiative creating the Commission.

Brendan Huffman and Brad Hertz write about the darker side of redistricting <http://www.dailynews.com/opinions/ci_18346248> in the LA Daily News.

This article <http://www.vvdailypress.com/news/redistricting-28506-stirs-frighten.html>  begins: "Proposed redistricting maps should frighten California's Republicans, according to national GOP pollster Frank Luntz, who argues they're in danger of losing even more footing in their Democrat-controlled state."

California Progress Report offers How California Tea Partiers Hijacked Redistricting Reform <http://www.californiaprogressreport.com/site/node/9105> .

And the reports I've been hearing from people watching the Commission hearings is that the Commission is full of amateurs trying to learn how to do this on the fly, and who are beginning to realize that they are going to make some people very unhappy no matter what they do.

One question I hope to explore further in upcoming weeks is what happens if there is a referendum challenge to the Commission's plan.

Stay tuned.

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Even Uglier at the Wisconsin Supreme Court <http://electionlawblog.org/?p=19651>  

Posted on June 25, 2011 <http://electionlawblog.org/?p=19651>  by Rick Hasen <http://electionlawblog.org/?author=3>  

Report: Prosser grabbed fellow court justice's neck during argument <http://www.jsonline.com/blogs/news/124537284.html> .

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"Ohio SOS Husted at odds with GOP lawmakers over photo ID bill, Kasich on SB5 Continue reading on Examiner.com Ohio SOS Husted at odds with GOP lawmakers over photo ID bill, Kasich on SB5? <http://electionlawblog.org/?p=19648>  

Posted on June 25, 2011 <http://electionlawblog.org/?p=19648>  by Rick Hasen <http://electionlawblog.org/?author=3>  

The Examiner reports <http://www.examiner.com/government-in-columbus/ohio-sos-husted-at-odds-with-gop-lawmakers-over-photo-id-bill-gov-kasich-on-sb> .

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"New Florida Voting Law: Voting Ban On Final Sunday" <http://electionlawblog.org/?p=19645>  

Posted on June 25, 2011 <http://electionlawblog.org/?p=19645>  by Rick Hasen <http://electionlawblog.org/?author=3>  

The Ledger says <http://www.theledger.com/article/20110625/EDIT01/110629619?Title=New-Florida-Voting-Law-Voting-Ban-On-Final-Sunday->  what Justin said <http://electionlawblog.org/?p=18296> .

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