Subject: [EL] Electionlawblog news and commentary 9/30/10
From: Rick Hasen
Date: 9/29/2010, 9:35 PM
To: Election Law
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"rick.hasen@lls.edu"

September 29, 2010

PPIC Releases Fascinating Poll of CA Public Opinion; No Question on Redistricting Measures (Prop. 20 and 27)

See here.

Posted by Rick Hasen at 09:28 PM

CA Gov. Vetoes Bill to Require Online Disclosure of Gifts to Legislators

See here.

Posted by Rick Hasen at 09:20 PM

"Democrats Find Many Big Donors Cutting Support"

The NY Times offers this front-page report, which discusses CU a fair bit.

Posted by Rick Hasen at 09:13 PM

"Baucus Seeks Probe of GOP Groups"

Politico offers this report about a potential IRS investigation of 501(c)(4)s engaging in political activities. You can read Senator Baucus's letter here. I very much hope Senator Baucus's committee does hold a hearing on this very important issue.

Posted by Rick Hasen at 09:09 PM

"Attorney: 1871 law makes Emanuel ineligible for mayor"

WLS-TV (ABC affiliate in Chicago) reports. If this is a real issue (I have no idea about the Chicago residency law), it sure has not hit the radar screen nationally yet.

Posted by Rick Hasen at 09:03 PM

Polls Show Sen. Murkowski Leading, But They May Be Flawed Because of the Write-In Issue

See here.

Posted by Rick Hasen at 08:59 PM

Annabelle Lever and Lisa Hill Debate Compulsory Voting in the British Journal of Political Science

See Lever's article, Hill's response, and Lever's reply.

Thanks to Paul Gronke for the pointer.

Posted by Rick Hasen at 08:56 PM

"Legal Center Urges Support of Federal Election Integrity Act"

See this press release about proposed federal legislation which would bar top state "elections officials from serving on an authorized campaign committee, using official authority to affect election results, or soliciting donations for a candidate running for Federal office."

Posted by Rick Hasen at 08:52 PM

"Congressional Redistricting Formula Act Introduced: Statement of J. Gerald Hebert, Executive Director"

The Campaign Legal Center has issued this press release.

Posted by Rick Hasen at 08:47 PM

"First Circuit Urged to Strike Maine Law On Matching Funds Upheld by Lower Court"

Apparently, plaintiffs have filed this appeal despite Daggett in the hopes of taking advantage of the recent cases the other way and potential cert. in the McComish case.

Posted by Rick Hasen at 08:44 PM

"Election 2010 Preview: Not About the Economy"

The Initiative and Referendum Institute has issued this report. Some highlights:

155 ballot propositions in36 states in November.

42 initiatives, 1 referendum,109 legislative measures, and 3 votes on constitutional conventions.

Most: Oklahoma 11; Louisiana and Arizona 10; California, Colorado, and Washington 9; Florida and Oregon 7. For the year: California 14, Louisiana 12, Arizona and Oregon 11.

2010 ballot propositions not on November ballot: 24 propositions in 10 states, including 4 initiatives and 3 referendums.

2010 totals: 179 propositions in 37 states, including 46 initiatives

Posted by Rick Hasen at 08:36 PM

"PAC spent $1.8M, all after ending its political advocacy in 2005"

The Hill offers this report.

Posted by Rick Hasen at 08:30 PM

"Mike Castle won't run as a write-in candidate in Delaware"

The Fix reports.

Posted by Rick Hasen at 08:24 PM 
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