Subject: [EL] Electionlawblog news and commentary 1/27/11
From: Rick Hasen
Date: 1/27/2011, 8:34 AM
To: Election Law
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January 27, 2011

Rahm Watch

Chicago waits for a decision. Based on no inside information I would expect something today (or the latest tomorrow). In the meantime, case documents are here.

Posted by Rick Hasen at 08:29 AM

"Senate Democrats Drop Campaign to Limit Filibuster"

The NY Times offers this report.

Posted by Rick Hasen at 08:25 AM

"Ethics panel drops cases in probe of Wall St. vote, fundraising"

The Hill offers this report. The NYT offers this report. MORE from BNA.

I hope to dive into the report soon.

Posted by Rick Hasen at 08:20 AM

"Effect of House GOP's anti-campaign-financing bill would be felt by Republicans"

The Washington Post offers this report.

Posted by Rick Hasen at 08:07 AM

January 26, 2011

"PRESIDENTIAL CONTENDERS--ARE STATE PACS ANOTHER WAY TO DUCK LIMITS?"

The National Institute for Money in State Politics has issued this press release about this new report.

Posted by Rick Hasen at 01:39 PM

"Is the Fix In at Justice? Appointing Robin Ashton to oversee ethical standards is like choosing a fox to guard the henhouse."

Hans von Spakovsky has written this article for NRO (via TPM).

Posted by Rick Hasen at 01:21 PM

"Redistricting Reform Bills Target Systemic Abuse, Deserve Hearings"

See this CLC press release.

Posted by Rick Hasen at 12:47 PM
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