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CNN: Supreme Court Discussing Partisan Gerrymandering Behind Closed Doors Friday
"When politicians feel brazen enough to not just admit but to openly declare that they are drawing political lines to rig the elections and punish certain voters, we need the Supreme Court to step in and say enough is enough," said Kathay Feng, a lawyer representing the challenges from Common Cause.
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Washington Post: What the Senate must ask William Barr
Common Cause asserted in a statement, “Barr must commit to safeguarding the investigation as the president has not been shy about pressuring members of his administration to curb the probe by the Special Counsel into Russia’s attack on the 2016 election."
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NBC News: Media Mega-Mergers Under Threat with Democrats Controlling the House
“I think the background definitely changes with a flip of the House. There is going to be more oversight, probably some attempts to draw up legislation,” said former FCC commissioner Michael Copps, now an adviser to watchdog group Common Cause.
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Washington Post: House Democrats to unveil political reform legislation as ‘H.R. 1’
The effort was applauded Friday by the government watchdog Common Cause. “Congress is finally listening to the growing demands for reform from the American people,” the group’s president, Karen Hobert Flynn, said in a statement. “On Election Day, voters from coast-to coast sent a clear message that we are ready for bold, comprehensive democracy reforms.”
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Detroit News: FEC Dismisses Complaint Against Kid Rock Over His Fake Senate Campaign
"That is not the vindication that Kid Rock or his lawyers would perhaps like the public to believe. There was no vindication here," said Paul S. Ryan, the vice president for policy and litigation at Common Cause. "A lot of people considered Donald Trump’s campaign to be celebrity parody in its early stages, and the Republicans don't acknowledge that in any way," Ryan added. "It's just a very weak basis for them not to pursue enforcement here."
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VIDEO: Nancy MacLean on the Heavier Side of 2018
Nancy MacLean discusses the heavier side of 2018.
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VIDEO: Nancy MacLean on the Bright Side of 2018
Nancy MacLean discusses the brighter side of 2018.
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Associated Press: Secretary of state proposes early voting in Rhode Island
Passage of this legislation continues to be a priority for Common Cause Rhode Island, a government group. John Marion, the executive director, said Wednesday he’s hopeful. “Some of the political obstacles are fading because both voters and politicians are understanding the value of early voting,” he said.
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Associated Press: Maryland Governor Says Panel Will Redraw Congressional Map
Damon Effingham, director of the Common Cause Maryland nonprofit, praised Hogan's executive order to create a commission but said enduring redistricting changes were needed. "There are limits to the commission, as without a decision from the Supreme Court or legislation from the General Assembly, Marylanders aren't guaranteed to continue having an open, non-partisan process under future governors," Effingham said.
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NBC News: Everybody Knows These Democrats Will Probably Run for President — So Why Won't They Just Say It?
“It's a charade played by candidates,” said campaign finance expert Paul S. Ryan of the good government group Common Cause. “Their lawyers have told them, 'Keep your mouth shut, because if you don’t, there are legal ramifications. But the FEC will let us get away with it if you just stay quiet.'”