Fair Elections/Campaign Finance Fair courts at risk The New York Times says we must address the special interest funding of judicial elections.

• “The fight for basic reforms, such as switching from judicial elections to a merit-based appointive system, and adopting tough rules barring judges from ruling in cases involving major financial supporters, must be pursued with fresh urgency.”

Transcript of chat with Congressional candidate Segal Fair Elections keeps coming up in the Rhode Island race to replace Rep. Patrick Kennedy (D). Congress Super PACs multiply to sway election At least 25 “super PACs” are fueling a surge in money for this year’s election following the Citizens United v. FEC Supreme Court decision. Lobbyists rush to Hire GOP staff ahead of vote Hedging their bets, lobby shops are rushing to hire Republicans to “bolster their political fortunes.” Chamber ups its stakes in midterm election Because $75 million wasn’t enough, the Chamber will add to its efforts a national online and text message campaign to spread its message (but won’t disclose the amount). Other Halt in Clean Elections matching funds impacted some primaries Arizona Clean Elections champion Rep. David Lujan (D) lost his primary—his opponent ran private and he couldn’t keep up in fundraising.