Revision of the Presidential Primary System
An overview of models for presidential primaries, proposing a solution that would combine aspects of regional and time-oriented proposals.
The Review: Volume 10Issue 1
Resolving Constitutional Issues Under the Federal Election Campaign Act: A Procedural Labyrinth
Analysis of the Federal Election Campaign Act's procedural complexities as they hinder constitutional and statutory challenges, and proposed solutions.
Panel Discussion: Proposed Remedies for Perceived Defects in the Election Law Scheme
Transcript of a panel discussion on remedies for the defects in the election law scheme.
A Proposal for Presidential Primary Reform
A discussion of issues affecting the primary system, including state variation and media influence, and a presentation of methods for reform.
National Political Party Selection of Presidential Nominees: Constitutional and Policy Questions
Presentation of policy questions and constitutional concerns related to reforming the primary system in presidential elections.
Legal Barriers to Third Parties
Remarks on the hurdles on third parties and independents, particularly with regard to ballot access and recently enacted FECA requirements.
Independent Fundraising for an Independent Candidate
Comments supportive of money in campaigns and against the regulation of campaign finance.
The FEC and Federal Candidates' Debates: How Far the Mandate to Regulate?
Discussion of the Federal Election Commission's work in curtailing certain expenditures in Presidential debates, and proposals to remedy these tensions.
Preface: Election Law in the Eighties
Description of colloquium on election finance law after the Supreme Court decision Buckley v. Valeo and the 1976 Federal Election Campaign Act amendments.
Panel Discussion: Effects of Federal Election Regulations on the Electoral Process
Transcript of a panel discussion on the federal election regulations and electoral processes.
The Demise of Grassroots Political Activity under the Presidential Election Campaign Fund Act
Discussion of the Presidential Election Campaign Fund Act and its ossifying influence on grassroots campaign financing.
A Decade of Election Law Reform
Remarks on campaign finance reforms of the 1970s, Buckly v. Valeo, growth of political action committees.
Challenging Restrictive Ballot Access Laws on Behalf of the Independent Candidate
Examination of the barriers to ballot access for third party candidates.
Campaign Under Siege: Reflections on One Senator's Defeat
Discussion of independent campaign expenditures and political action committee spending with respect to the electoral defeat of Senator Bayh in Indiana.
Campaign Finance Reforms: Past Accomplishments, Future Challenges
The campaign reforms of the 1970's have done much to improve this nation's campaign financing system. It is essential that we complete the cycle of campaign finance reform begun in the 1970's if our governmental institutions are to move beyond
Attempted Regulation of Independent Group Speech
Remarks on the constitutional implications of limiting forms of campaign finance, particularly regarding political action committees and independent financing.
Other Issues in this Volume
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- Proving Intentional Discrimination in Equal Protection Cases: The Growing Burden of Proof in the Supreme Court
- Socially Responsible Investment of Public Pension Funds: The South Africa Issue and State Law
- Conserving Natural Resources: Toward a Comprehensive State Solid Waste Recycling Program under the Federal Resource Conservation and Recovery Act
- New Development in Defending Commitment of the Elderly