Subject: Electionlawblog news and commentary 8/15/06
From: Rick Hasen
Date: 8/15/2006, 7:01 AM
To: election-law

"Rep. Ney files paperwork, triggering special election"

The Hill offers this report.


"Campaign funding gets look; PANEL STUDIES HOW PUBLIC FINANCING COULD BE DEPLOYED EFFICIENTLY AND FAIRLY"

The San Jose Mercury News offers this report [Disclosure: I am consulting for the supporters of Prop. 89].


"'Soft money' advantage in TV ads goes to Smith"

The Palm Beach Post offers this report.


"Colorado Redistricting Lawsuit Dismissed"

This AP report (via Howard Bashman) begins: " A panel of federal judges has delivered a blow to Colorado Republicans and dismissed the last lawsuit filed over congressional boundaries imposed by a state court." The three-judge court opinion will interest those who believe the Elections Clause provides a good basis for challenging political gerrymandering. Republican lawyers will next appeal to the Supreme Court, where I would predict a summary affirmance.


"Has Bush v. Gore Become the Case That Must Not Be Named?"

Adam Cohen has written this NY Times column. 
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