[EL] ELB News and Commentary 11/17/12

Fri Nov 16 19:17:37 PST 2012

    "New super PAC hopes to give cover to pro-immigration Republicans"
    <http://electionlawblog.org/?p=44448>

Posted on November 16, 2012 7:11 pm 
<http://electionlawblog.org/?p=44448> by Rick Hasen 
<http://electionlawblog.org/?author=3>

WaPo reports. 
<http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/new-super-pac-hopes-to-give-cover-to-pro-immigration-republicans/2012/11/16/c3070b74-300b-11e2-a30e-5ca76eeec857_story.html>

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Posted in campaign finance <http://electionlawblog.org/?cat=10> | 
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    "How to Combat Long Lines at the Polls"
    <http://electionlawblog.org/?p=44445>

Posted on November 16, 2012 7:08 pm 
<http://electionlawblog.org/?p=44445> by Rick Hasen 
<http://electionlawblog.org/?author=3>

I gave this interview 
<http://www.marketplace.org/topics/elections/how-combat-long-lines-polls> to 
the Marketplace Morning Report.

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Posted in election administration <http://electionlawblog.org/?cat=18>, 
The Voting Wars <http://electionlawblog.org/?cat=60> | Comments Off

    "Many Agree Fla Elections Needs Change, But Can't Agree On How To Do
    It" <http://electionlawblog.org/?p=44443>

Posted on November 16, 2012 7:06 pm 
<http://electionlawblog.org/?p=44443> by Rick Hasen 
<http://electionlawblog.org/?author=3>

WFSU reports 
<http://news.wfsu.org/post/many-agree-fla-elections-needs-change-can-t-agree-how-do-it>.

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    "Targeting the 'Lobbyist' Next Door; Grass-roots organizations may
    think they're just exercising free speech. Plenty of states think
    otherwise." <http://electionlawblog.org/?p=44440>

Posted on November 16, 2012 7:03 pm 
<http://electionlawblog.org/?p=44440> by Rick Hasen 
<http://electionlawblog.org/?author=3>

Jeanette Petersen has writtenthis WSJ oped 
<http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887324735104578119013565758582.html>.

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    "Senator Proposes Legislation to Fix Long Voting Lines"
    <http://electionlawblog.org/?p=44437>

Posted on November 16, 2012 6:56 pm 
<http://electionlawblog.org/?p=44437> by Rick Hasen 
<http://electionlawblog.org/?author=3>

BLT 
<http://legaltimes.typepad.com/blt/2012/11/senator-proposes-legislation-to-fix-long-voting-lines.html>: 
"A senator has followed up on President Barack Obama's suggestion that 
someone should do something about the long voting lines on Election Day. 
Senator Christopher Coons (D-Del.) filed the Fair, Accurate, Secure, and 
Timely Voting Act of 2012 (FAST Voting Act) 
<http://www.scribd.com/doc/113399186/Fair-Accurate-Secure-and-Timely-Voting-Act-of-2012> 
as a way to speed up reforms to the nation's voting systems and simplify 
voter registration."

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Posted in election administration <http://electionlawblog.org/?cat=18> | 
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    "Alito Defends 'Citizens' in Speech to Federalist Society"
    <http://electionlawblog.org/?p=44434>

Posted on November 16, 2012 6:53 pm 
<http://electionlawblog.org/?p=44434> by Rick Hasen 
<http://electionlawblog.org/?author=3>

BLT reports 
<http://legaltimes.typepad.com/blt/2012/11/alito-defends-citizens-in-speech-to-federalist-society.html>.

In addition to defending the Citizens United ruling by pointing to media 
corporations, the Justice is quoted as saying; "Have you ever tried to 
get cow bleep out of a Prada purse, it's not so bleeping simple."

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    "West's call for recount dismissed"
    <http://electionlawblog.org/?p=44432>

Posted on November 16, 2012 6:50 pm 
<http://electionlawblog.org/?p=44432> by Rick Hasen 
<http://electionlawblog.org/?author=3>

The Hill: 
<http://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/house-races/268527-wests-call-for-recount-dismissed-in-court> 
"The legal battle surrounding the results of Rep. Allen West's (R-Fla.) 
reelection bid is likely not over yet, as both he and Democrat Patrick 
Murphy have indicated a willingness to move forward with litigation, 
regardless of the official results. A judge has dismissed West's case 
calling for a full recount of ballots from all eight days of early 
voting in St. Lucie County, a major part of Florida's 18th District, 
eliminating his final legal option before the county's vote canvassing 
board meets this afternoon to decide whether to engage in a full recount."

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    "Status Quo Election Result Raises Questions About Impact, Future of
    Campaign Financing" <http://electionlawblog.org/?p=44429>

Posted on November 16, 2012 6:47 pm 
<http://electionlawblog.org/?p=44429> by Rick Hasen 
<http://electionlawblog.org/?author=3>

Bloomberg BNA 
<http://news.bna.com/mpdm/MPDMWB/split_display.adp?fedfid=28608750&vname=mpebulallissues&jd=a0d5h4q6d6&split=0>: 
"The 2012 election was marked by a massive increase in campaign spending 
by outside organizations not linked to candidates or parties, but the 
ultimate effect of this money on the election results and what it means 
for future elections is still being sorted out, according to legal 
experts gathered at a post-election conference in Washington, D.C."

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Posted in campaign finance <http://electionlawblog.org/?cat=10> | 
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    "Symposium. Citizens United: Democracy Realized--or Defeated? 96
    Minn. L. Rev. 1639-1761 (2012)" <http://electionlawblog.org/?p=44424>

Posted on November 16, 2012 6:27 pm 
<http://electionlawblog.org/?p=44424> by Rick Hasen 
<http://electionlawblog.org/?author=3>

Super PACs <http://www.minnesotalawreview.org/articles/super-pacs/>

by Richard Briffault
Read More <http://www.minnesotalawreview.org/articles/super-pacs/> :: 
View PDF 
<http://www.minnesotalawreview.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Briffault_MLR.pdf>

Matching Political Contributions 
<http://www.minnesotalawreview.org/articles/matching-political-contributions/>

by Spencer Overton
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<http://www.minnesotalawreview.org/articles/matching-political-contributions/> 
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<http://www.minnesotalawreview.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Overton_MLR.pdf>

Lessons Learned: Political Advertising and Political Law 
<http://www.minnesotalawreview.org/articles/lessons-learned-political-advertising-political-law/>

by Kenneth Goldstein, David A. Schweidel, and Mike Wittenwyler
Read More 
<http://www.minnesotalawreview.org/articles/lessons-learned-political-advertising-political-law/> 
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<http://www.minnesotalawreview.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Goldstein_MLR.pdf>

Essay, Donor Disclosure: Undermining the First Amendment 
<http://www.minnesotalawreview.org/articles/essay-donor-disclosure-undermining-amendment/>

by Cleta Mitchel

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<http://www.minnesotalawreview.org/articles/essay-donor-disclosure-undermining-amendment/> 
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<http://www.minnesotalawreview.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Mitchell_MLR.pdf>

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    "The Freshman Filibuster Reformers"
    <http://electionlawblog.org/?p=44421>

Posted on November 16, 2012 6:17 pm 
<http://electionlawblog.org/?p=44421> by Rick Hasen 
<http://electionlawblog.org/?author=3>

Brennan Center: 
<http://www.brennancenter.org/blog/archives/the_freshman_filibuster_reformers/> 
"Of the twelve new Senators elected, eight endorsed filibuster reform 
during the campaign. Senators-elect 
<http://www.dailykos.com/story/2012/10/31/1153236/-Meet-the-Filibuster-Reformers> 
Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Martin Heinrich (D-NM), Heidi Heitkamp (D-ND), 
Mazie Hirono (HI), Tim Kaine (D-VA), Chris Murphy (D-CT) Elizabeth 
Warren (D-MA), and Angus King 
<http://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Elections/Senate/2012/1106/Angus-King-wins.-Maine-sends-new-voice-of-moderation-to-Senate> 
(I-ME) join a chamber where the appetite for combating filibuster abuse 
is growing. In January of 2011, the Senate voted 44-51 
<http://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_lists/roll_call_vote_cfm.cfm?congress=112&session=1&vote=00005> 
to change the Senate rules and rein in obstructionist activity. Five of 
the freshman reformers replace Senators who voted against the rules 
changes."

Also, "A new Brennan Center report 
<http://www.brennancenter.org/content/resource/curbing_filibuster_abuse> 
details the sharp rise in legislative obstruction in the Senate and 
offers a blueprint to curb filibuster abuse in the next Congress. It 
comes amid serious discussions 
<http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jonathan-backer/the-freshman-filibuster-r_b_2090278.html> 
by Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid and others to make filibuster 
reform a top priority."

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    "Republicans Can't Claim Mandate as Democrats Top House Vote"
    <http://electionlawblog.org/?p=44419>

Posted on November 16, 2012 6:15 pm 
<http://electionlawblog.org/?p=44419> by Rick Hasen 
<http://electionlawblog.org/?author=3>

Bloomberg reports 
<http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-11-16/republicans-can-t-declare-mandate-with-more-democrat-house-votes.html?alcmpid=politics>.

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    "Poll workers muddle election; Some will not be asked to come back"
    <http://electionlawblog.org/?p=44416>

Posted on November 16, 2012 6:09 pm 
<http://electionlawblog.org/?p=44416> by Rick Hasen 
<http://electionlawblog.org/?author=3>

The /Cincinnati Enquirer /reports. 
<http://news.cincinnati.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/201211160522/NEWS0106/311160023>

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    "Justice Department Examining Ways To Make Voting Easier, Heeding
    President's Call To 'Fix' Long Lines"
    <http://electionlawblog.org/?p=44413>

Posted on November 16, 2012 6:06 pm 
<http://electionlawblog.org/?p=44413> by Rick Hasen 
<http://electionlawblog.org/?author=3>

The /Huffington Post/ reports 
<http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/11/16/justice-department-voting_n_2146137.html?1353098964> 
on Tom Perez's keynote speech at today's spectacular GW election law 
conference.

See also Election Lawyers See Bleak Future for Voting Rights Act 
<http://tpmmuckraker.talkingpointsmemo.com/2012/11/voting_rights_act_bleak_future.php?ref=fpnewsfeed> 
at TPM.

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    "Contempt of Court" <http://electionlawblog.org/?p=44411>

Posted on November 16, 2012 6:04 pm 
<http://electionlawblog.org/?p=44411> by Rick Hasen 
<http://electionlawblog.org/?author=3>

Pam Karlan 
<http://www.bostonreview.net/BR37.6/pamela_s_karlan_supreme_court_contempt_congress.php> 
in /Boston Review /on, among other things, the /Shelby County /voting 
rights case before the Supreme Court.

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Posted in Supreme Court <http://electionlawblog.org/?cat=29>, Voting 
Rights Act <http://electionlawblog.org/?cat=15> | Comments Off

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