Saturday, May 27, 2017

Southern Poverty Law Center links Kobach to nativists

SPLC tracks hate groups. Links Co-Chair of Pres. Trump's Election Integrity Commission to anti-immigrant groups.

Charlie Cooper

Controversial co-chair of Pres. Trump's Election Integrity Commission

Some people have accused Kris Kobach of racism, and he vehemently denies the charge.

Charlie Cooper

US Supreme Court leave campaign finance restriction in place.

Louisiana Republicans wanted to eliminate the ban on unlimited contributions to political parties. The court refused to hear their appeal.

Thursday, May 4, 2017

Vermont Senate votes to rescind 2014 Convention Call

http://digital.vpr.net/post/vt-senate-rescinds-effort-repeal-citizens-united-through-constitutional-convention#stream/0

 

Thirty-three states have petitioned Congress for constitutional amendments — most for a balanced budget amendment, as opposed to overturning Citizens United. And some believe that a 34th could trigger a convention, even if the state petitions aren’t all calling for the same proposed amendment.”

 

Charlie Cooper

George Soros fixes eye on new enemy