Subject: more news
From: Rick Hasen
Date: 11/13/2003, 9:21 PM
To: election-law

Shelley to Audit California Voting Systems

California Secretary of State Kevin Shelley issued this press release, which begins: "Secretary of State Kevin Shelley announced today that he will seek an independent audit of all California voting systems. This audit was triggered when allegations surfaced that uncertified software was installed in touch screen voting systems in Alameda and Plumas counties." See also this Contra Costa Times report. Thanks to Electionline.org for the pointers.


"G.O.P. Leader Solicits Money for Charity Tied to Convention"

The New York Times offers this front-page report, which begins: "It is an unusual charity brochure: a 13-page document, complete with pictures of fireworks and a golf course, that invites potential donors to give as much as $500,000 to spend time with Tom DeLay during the Republican convention in New York City next summer — and to have part of the money go to help abused and neglected children." See also Bush Raises More Money, and Questions About Reducing Its Influence. Meanwhile, the Christian Science Monitor offers On '04 Race, Buck Stops . . . Where?

Stating Obvious Could Limit Negative Ads"

A.P. has this story on BCRA's "Stand By Your Ad" provision.


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