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The Appearance Of Election Law, John Nagle
The Appearance Of Election Law, John Nagle
John Copeland Nagle
The recent attention to election law implies that questions of reapportionment, voting rights, campaign finance, and the counting of votes belong to the same category of legal questions. In each instance, the evolving Supreme Court jurisprudence emphasizes appearances. The appearance of legislative districts, the appearance of corruption, and the appearance of partisanship are just some of the distinct ways in which the Court has concluded that appearance matter. As with other appearances, what looks to some observers like a gerrymandered district or a corrupting contribution is seen by others as a legitimate apportionment or an innocent expression of political support. …
The Recusal Alternative To Campaign Finance Legislation, John C. Nagle
The Recusal Alternative To Campaign Finance Legislation, John C. Nagle
John Copeland Nagle
Typical campaign finance proposals focus on limiting the amount of money that can be contributed to candidates and the amount of money that candidates can spend. This article suggests an alternative proposal that places no restrictions on contributions or spending, but rather targets the corrupting influence of contributions. Under the proposals, legislators would be required to recuse themselves from voting on issues directly affecting contributors. I contend that this proposal would prevent corruption and the appearance of corruption while remedying the first amendment objections to the regulation of money in campaigns.
Voluntary Campaign Finance Reform, John C. Nagle
Voluntary Campaign Finance Reform, John C. Nagle
John Copeland Nagle
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