[EL] FW: Election Law Blog: ELB News and Commentary
Rick Hasen
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NYT: The legal battle against disinformation from right-wing media outlets is expanding.Smartmatic, an election technology firm that became a target of pro-Trump conspiracy theories about the 2020 presidential race, sued Newsmax and One America News ...
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1. “Smartmatic Sues Newsmax and One America News Network, Claiming Defamation”<https://p.feedblitz.com/t3.asp?/1116553/102231511/8000948/https://electionlawblog.org/?p=125628>
2. “Trump and Republicans haven’t made a peep about voter fraud in Virginia since Glenn Youngkin won”<https://p.feedblitz.com/t3.asp?/1116553/102231511/8000948/https://electionlawblog.org/?p=125626>
3. “Gabby Giffords Sues the NRA Over Secret GOP Donation Scheme”<https://p.feedblitz.com/t3.asp?/1116553/102231511/8000948/https://electionlawblog.org/?p=125624>
4. “Embattled election chief in Fulton County resigns”<https://p.feedblitz.com/t3.asp?/1116553/102231511/8000948/https://electionlawblog.org/?p=125622>
5. “Big Wins for Ranked Choice Voting in 2021 Elections”<https://p.feedblitz.com/t3.asp?/1116553/102231511/8000948/https://electionlawblog.org/?p=125620>
6. “Authorities Arrest Analyst Who Contributed to Steele Dossier; Igor Danchenko, a Russia analyst who worked with Christopher Steele, the author of a dossier of rumors and unproven assertions about Donald J. Trump, was taken into custody as part of the Durham investigation.”<https://p.feedblitz.com/t3.asp?/1116553/102231511/8000948/https://electionlawblog.org/?p=125618>
7. Atlanta: “The Jolt: Kasim Reed supporters spread erroneous report about mayoral race results”<https://p.feedblitz.com/t3.asp?/1116553/102231511/8000948/https://electionlawblog.org/?p=125616>
8. The Problem with Plurality-Winner Elections<https://p.feedblitz.com/t3.asp?/1116553/102231511/8000948/https://electionlawblog.org/?p=125612>
9. “Republican elections commissioner in crosshairs over case of rogue Electoral College slate”<https://p.feedblitz.com/t3.asp?/1116553/102231511/8000948/https://electionlawblog.org/?p=125613>
10. Looking Forward to Speaking (in Person!) Nov. 10 to the Association of Business Trial Lawyers (Orange County) on: “Is American Democracy in Danger?”<https://p.feedblitz.com/t3.asp?/1116553/102231511/8000948/https://electionlawblog.org/?p=125609>
11. Is Joe Manchin Deluding Himself or Trying to Delude Others on Voting Rights?<https://p.feedblitz.com/t3.asp?/1116553/102231511/8000948/https://electionlawblog.org/?p=125607>
12. “1 year later, GOP still chained to Trump’s baseless election fraud claims”<https://p.feedblitz.com/t3.asp?/1116553/102231511/8000948/https://electionlawblog.org/?p=125605>
13. “The Massive Progressive Dark-Money Group You’ve Never Heard Of”<https://p.feedblitz.com/t3.asp?/1116553/102231511/8000948/https://electionlawblog.org/?p=125603>
“Smartmatic Sues Newsmax and One America News Network, Claiming Defamation”<https://p.feedblitz.com/r3.asp?l=181826318&f=1116553&c=8000948&u=102231511>
By Rick Hasen, November 04, 2021
NYT:<https://p.feedblitz.com/t3.asp?/1116553/102231511/8000948_/~www.nytimes.com/2021/11/03/business/media/smartmatic-newsmax-oan.html> The legal battle<https://p.feedblitz.com/t3.asp?/1116553/102231511/8000948_/~www.nytimes.com/2021/02/06/business/media/conservative-media-defamation-lawsuits.html> against disinformation from right-wing media outlets is expanding.Smartmatic, an election technology firm that became a target of pro-Trump conspiracy theories about the 2020 presidential race, sued Newsmax and One America News Network<https://p.feedblitz.com/t3.asp?/1116553/102231511/8000948_/~www.nytimes.com/2021/04/18/business/media/oan-trump.html> on Wednesday for defamation,… Continue reading <https://p.feedblitz.com/t3.asp?/1116553/102231511/8000948_/~electionlawblog.org/?p=125628>
“Trump and Republicans haven’t made a peep about voter fraud in Virginia since Glenn Youngkin won”<https://p.feedblitz.com/r3.asp?l=181826320&f=1116553&c=8000948&u=102231511>
By Rick Hasen, November 04, 2021
Insider:<https://p.feedblitz.com/t3.asp?/1116553/102231511/8000948_/~www.businessinsider.com/trump-republicans-silent-voter-fraud-claims-youngkin-virginia-election-2021-11> On Monday, former President Donald Trump said he was “not a believer in the integrity of Virginia’s elections.”The next day, he took credit<https://p.feedblitz.com/t3.asp?/1116553/102231511/8000948_/~www.businessinsider.com/trump-took-credit-glenn-youngkin-virginia-win-thanked-maga-voters-2021-11> for Republican Gov.-elect Glenn Youngkin’s win in the state. Following Trump’s lead, other Republicans and… Continue reading <https://p.feedblitz.com/t3.asp?/1116553/102231511/8000948_/~electionlawblog.org/?p=125626>
“Gabby Giffords Sues the NRA Over Secret GOP Donation Scheme”<https://p.feedblitz.com/r3.asp?l=181826322&f=1116553&c=8000948&u=102231511>
By Rick Hasen, November 04, 2021
Roger Sollenberger<https://p.feedblitz.com/t3.asp?/1116553/102231511/8000948_/~www.thedailybeast.com/gabby-giffords-gun-control-group-sues-the-nra-over-secret-gop-donation-scheme-to-donald-trump> for the Daily Beast: A gun control nonprofit founded by former Rep. Gabby Giffords (D-AZ) sued the National Rifle Association on Tuesday, filing a federal lawsuit alleging that the gun rights group carried out an illegal, multimillion-dollar… Continue reading <https://p.feedblitz.com/t3.asp?/1116553/102231511/8000948_/~electionlawblog.org/?p=125624>
“Embattled election chief in Fulton County resigns”<https://p.feedblitz.com/r3.asp?l=181826324&f=1116553&c=8000948&u=102231511>
By Rick Hasen, November 04, 2021
Fredreka Schouten for CNN<https://p.feedblitz.com/t3.asp?/1116553/102231511/8000948_/~www.cnn.com/2021/11/03/politics/fulton-county-election-chief-resigns/>: Richard Barron, who oversees elections in Georgia’s biggest Democratic county, is announcing his resignation Wednesday — following a tumultuous year that has included death threats against him and his staff<https://p.feedblitz.com/t3.asp?/1116553/102231511/8000948_/~www.cnn.com/2021/02/13/politics/threats-still-haunt-election-officials/index.html> and the potential takeover of… Continue reading <https://p.feedblitz.com/t3.asp?/1116553/102231511/8000948_/~electionlawblog.org/?p=125622>
“Big Wins for Ranked Choice Voting in 2021 Elections”<https://p.feedblitz.com/r3.asp?l=181826326&f=1116553&c=8000948&u=102231511>
By Rick Hasen, November 04, 2021
FairVote release.<https://p.feedblitz.com/t3.asp?/1116553/102231511/8000948_/~www.fairvote.org/big_wins_for_ranked_choice_voting_in_2021_elections>
“Authorities Arrest Analyst Who Contributed to Steele Dossier; Igor Danchenko, a Russia analyst who worked with Christopher Steele, the author of a dossier of rumors and unproven assertions about Donald J. Trump, was taken into custody as part of the Durham investigation.”<https://p.feedblitz.com/r3.asp?l=181826330&f=1116553&c=8000948&u=102231511>
By Rick Hasen, November 04, 2021
NYT<https://p.feedblitz.com/t3.asp?/1116553/102231511/8000948_/~www.nytimes.com/2021/11/04/us/igor-danchenko-arrested-steele-dossier.html>: Federal authorities on Thursday arrested an analyst who in 2016 gathered leads about possible links between Donald J. Trump and Russia for what turned out to be Democratic-funded opposition research, according to people familiar with the matter.The arrest… Continue reading <https://p.feedblitz.com/t3.asp?/1116553/102231511/8000948_/~electionlawblog.org/?p=125618>
Atlanta: “The Jolt: Kasim Reed supporters spread erroneous report about mayoral race results”<https://p.feedblitz.com/r3.asp?l=181826334&f=1116553&c=8000948&u=102231511>
By Rick Hasen, November 04, 2021
AJC:<https://p.feedblitz.com/t3.asp?/1116553/102231511/8000948_/~www.ajc.com/politics/politics-blog/the-jolt-kasim-reed-supporters-spread-erroneous-report-about-mayoral-race-results/DI4DMUECCJC3PPGCMUGGPWPL3E/> Former Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed didn’t say anything publicly Wednesday about the dwindling chances of a comeback bid as election results continued to show him trailing third place behind Felicia Moore and Andre Dickens.But on social media, Reed and… Continue reading <https://p.feedblitz.com/t3.asp?/1116553/102231511/8000948_/~electionlawblog.org/?p=125616>
The Problem with Plurality-Winner Elections<https://p.feedblitz.com/r3.asp?l=181826338&f=1116553&c=8000948&u=102231511>
By Ned Foley, November 03, 2021
Election Law at Ohio State<https://p.feedblitz.com/t3.asp?/1116553/102231511/8000948_/~moritzlaw.osu.edu/election-law> is pleased to present a one-hour webinar on the issue of electoral system design: The Problem with Plurality-Winner Elections – And Can Requiring Majority Winners Help Save Democracy? It’s scheduled for Friday, November 19, at… Continue reading <https://p.feedblitz.com/t3.asp?/1116553/102231511/8000948_/~electionlawblog.org/?p=125612>
“Republican elections commissioner in crosshairs over case of rogue Electoral College slate”<https://p.feedblitz.com/r3.asp?l=181826340&f=1116553&c=8000948&u=102231511>
By Rick Hasen, November 03, 2021
Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel<https://p.feedblitz.com/t3.asp?/1116553/102231511/8000948_/~www.jsonline.com/story/news/politics/2021/11/03/gop-commissioner-crosshairs-over-rogue-electoral-college-slate/6275040001/>: At least some state elections commissioners are trying to kick one of their colleagues off a case over a rogue slate of Electoral College members that Republicans put together after last year’s presidential election.Details of the situation… Continue reading <https://p.feedblitz.com/t3.asp?/1116553/102231511/8000948_/~electionlawblog.org/?p=125613>
Looking Forward to Speaking (in Person!) Nov. 10 to the Association of Business Trial Lawyers (Orange County) on: “Is American Democracy in Danger?”<https://p.feedblitz.com/r3.asp?l=181826342&f=1116553&c=8000948&u=102231511>
By Rick Hasen, November 03, 2021
Here are details about the event:
Is Joe Manchin Deluding Himself or Trying to Delude Others on Voting Rights?<https://p.feedblitz.com/r3.asp?l=181826344&f=1116553&c=8000948&u=102231511>
By Rick Hasen, November 03, 2021
Politico:<https://p.feedblitz.com/t3.asp?/1116553/102231511/8000948_/~www.politico.com/news/2021/11/03/senate-republicans-voting-reform-block-519082> Senate Republicans on Wednesday blocked a fourth Democratic attempt to begin considering elections and voting legislation on the floor, casting fresh doubt on the majority party’s ability to enact any type of reform this Congress.In a 50-49 vote,… Continue reading <https://p.feedblitz.com/t3.asp?/1116553/102231511/8000948_/~electionlawblog.org/?p=125607>
“1 year later, GOP still chained to Trump’s baseless election fraud claims”<https://p.feedblitz.com/r3.asp?l=181826346&f=1116553&c=8000948&u=102231511>
By Rick Hasen, November 03, 2021
Politico<https://p.feedblitz.com/t3.asp?/1116553/102231511/8000948_/~www.politico.com/news/2021/11/03/gop-trump-baseless-election-fraud-claims-518603>: The GOP’s persistent embrace of debunked claims of widespread voter fraud, as well as the handful of Republican candidates seeking congressional seats<https://p.feedblitz.com/t3.asp?/1116553/102231511/8000948_/~www.politico.com/news/2021/08/04/capitol-riot-house-gop-midterm-502461> after participating in “Stop the Steal” rallies, further underlines Trump’s continued hold on the party after… Continue reading <https://p.feedblitz.com/t3.asp?/1116553/102231511/8000948_/~electionlawblog.org/?p=125605>
“The Massive Progressive Dark-Money Group You’ve Never Heard Of”<https://p.feedblitz.com/r3.asp?l=181826348&f=1116553&c=8000948&u=102231511>
By Rick Hasen, November 03, 2021
Emma Green<https://p.feedblitz.com/t3.asp?/1116553/102231511/8000948_/~www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2021/11/arabella-advisors-money-democrats/620553/> for The Atlantic: In a trendy co-working space in Washington, D.C.’s Dupont Circle—where people wear Chucks and fuss about fancy coffee—lies the progressive movement’s empire of political cash. Over the past half decade, Democrats have quietly pulled <https://p.feedblitz.com/t3.asp?/1116553/102231511/8000948_/~www.opensecrets.org/news/2021/03/one-billion-dark-money-2020-electioncycle/> … Continue reading <https://p.feedblitz.com/t3.asp?/1116553/102231511/8000948_/~electionlawblog.org/?p=125603>
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