Sentences with phrase «well his campaign finance»

What Albany needs desperately is a vastly improved independent ethics investigation body, the elimination of outside income for elected officials and better campaign finance laws that give challengers a fighting chance to oust entrenched incumbents.

State Sen. Daniel Squadron also said «fundamental reform of the system» is needed «including laws to create a better campaign finance system and more open and competitive elections, and to disentangle public service from for - profit business.»

«This bill while we think it creates a reasonably good campaign finance system, it doesn't encourage candidates to opt in.»

Heastie's own per diem use as well his campaign finance spending has come under scrutiny in recent days as his rise to the position of speaker appeared to be a done deal.

The Utica Observer - Dispatch is hopeful Cuomo and legislative leaders come up with a better campaign finance reform deal than the «lame plan they passed off the last time.»

«You are trying to destroy one of the best campaign finance systems in the country.»

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Their tactics were aggressive, with major campaigns in industry publications and well - financed trade show appearances.

Mueller has also recruited James Quarles, who specialized in campaign - finance research for the Watergate task force, according to Wired; Michael Dreeben, considered by some to be «the best criminal appellate lawyer in America»; and Aaron Zebley, a former senior counselor in the DOJ's National Security Division specializing in cybersecurity.

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The good news for Cohen is that Trump could pardon him for violating federal campaign finance or banking laws, a step that would keep him out of the crosshairs of New York state prosecutors as well.

Multiple campaign finance experts said that the Stormy Daniels payment very well could have violated campaign finance law.

For example, in the latter days of the 2011 election campaign, as Jack Layton's orange wave was gathering momentum, Harper and then - Finance Minister Jim Flaherty jumped all over Mr. Layton for allegedly violating the sacrosanct principle of central bank independence. Layton had responded to a reporter's question about interest rates, indicating it would be better for Canada's economy if they stayed low. Harper and Flaherty denounced this statement violently, calling it a «rookie mistake» that threatened the independence of the Bank. Layton quickly issued a clarification confirming that he, too, accepted the doctrine of central bank independence.

«That removes the campaign finance violation, and we have all the documentary proof for it,» Mr. Giuliani said, explaining that the president and his other lawyers were well aware of what Mr. Giuliani intended to say on the program.

Because of its relationship to the Mercers, who provided millions in funding, it may have violated federal campaign finance law as well.

Last year Robert F. Kennedy came to town on behalf of his campaigning brother, inspected what Clark had wrought, and called Philadelphia's Democratic organization «the best financed and best directed in the country.»

George Will takes a solid swing at him over campaign - finance reform, a particular Will bugaboo, as well as the claims to piety of a man who rarely makes it to church.

Support for campaign finance reform will be mentioned in the resolution along with better enforcement of campaign laws, but language is expected to be vague.

Not even that possibility.Karl Rove also attended the confab.And on Sunday's Face the Nation, Bob Shaffer asked Tim Pawlenty if Rove's attendance violated the requirement that super-pac sponsors had to remain separate from the actual campaigns.Pawlenty argued that as long as the finance was kept separate between super-pacs and the campaign, it was ok for Rove to attend.That was a good one!And it will likely earn Pawlenty a VP spot.The VP choice will be either Pawlenty or Ohio's Por

When coupled with online organizing on the MyBO platform and other communications over the Internet (such as the campaign's blog, web videos, and web design), which were unequivocally the domain of new media from early on, as well as merchandising (run with the Finance Division), these activities encompassed the scope of the Division's work.

«This commission will convene the best minds in law enforcement and public policy from across New York to address weaknesses in the State's public corruption, election and campaign finance laws; generate transparency and accountability; and restore the public trust.»

Cuomo has called for closing the LLC loophole in campaign finance law as well as an agreement on requiring officials convicted of corruption to surrender their pensions through a constitutional amendment.

Senate Democratic Conference Leader John Sampson told Greg Kelly on «Good Day NY» this morning that ethics and campaign finance reform is a priority for the majority, but defended his fundraising from special interests insisting «a nickle, a penny, a dollar or a dime doesn't influence me whatsoever.»

So far, we haven't seen any specific campaign finance reform proposals from Cuomo after his State of the State mention that thrilled good government advocates.

Nolan demurred, too, when asked if lawmakers should reconsider their support for Heastie given reports about his high rate of reimbursement for per diem expenses, missed votes, heavy reliance on itemized campaign finance expenditures (which drew the attention of the now - defunct Moreland Commission), as well as member items being directed to campaign donors.

Giving from LLCs has come under scrutiny for what good - government reformers call a «loophole» in the campaign finance law that allows unlimited giving through a network of the entities.

Good - government group Citizens Union released a report this morning that found more competitive elections take place on the New York City council level than at the state level, which they attribute to in part a public - financing of campaigns.

Adams, a possible candidate for Brooklyn borough president, said he was surprised by the differences in the city campaign finance system — which includes a public financing component — and the state's system, which is widely derided by good - government groups for its loopholes and sky - high contribution limits.

But perhaps unburdened by the death of Skelos» political career, sources are coming forward to offer more detailed accounts of what exactly happened in those critical years of 2013 and 2014 when campaign finance had one of it's best chances of actually getting approved in both houses.

«You need people in office who are going to use their best judgment in office,» Cuomo said on WNYC this morning, «because you're not going to change the campaign finance system because of Citizens United.»

In a memorandum being circulated this morning, good - government advocates call Speaker Sheldon Silver's measure to create a public financing system for political campaigns «a good first step forward» but then pick apart some of the wider loopholes in the legislation.

The good - government group Common Cause vehemently disagreed with Gov. Andrew Cuomo's assertion on Monday in a radio interview that the U.S. Supreme Court decision in the Citizens United case made it impossible for major campaign - finance law changes.

Jonathan Soros (Friends of Democracy) and Eldridge (Protect Out Democracy) are both investing in a push by well - heeled New York Democrats to establish a publicly funded campaign finance system in New York.

«Their campaign finance schemes have been well documented, yet they still refuse to even entertain any reform proposals,» said Kaminsky spokesman Evan Thies.

ALBANY — Good - government advocates are pinning their hopes for passage of substantial ethics and campaign finance reforms on very public examinations of alleged corruption set to take place over the next six months.

He also tried to make good on his campaign promise to «Clean Up Albany,» announcing plans to end pay - to - play, force politicians to disclose outside income, publicly finance campaigns and promote independent redistricting.

Reinvent Albany Asks Charter Revision Commission to Better Disclose and Limit Contributions to City - Affiliated Nonprofits by Donors Doing Business with the City Recommends Commission Phase in Campaign Finance Reform Because of Unprecedented 2021 Election Activity Due to Term Limits Reinvent Albany delivered testimony to the mayor - convened New York City Charter Revision Commission this evening, calling -LSB-...]

«The 6th District and America need to stop big corporate money from privatizing our democracy, which means public funding for public elections as we have in NYC and a DISCLOSE act so anonymous money from billionaires doesn't buy our government,» said Green, who is the author of Who Runs Congressand Losing Our Democracy, as well as the author of the multiple matching funds for small donors part of the City's campaign finance law.

Good Government Groups Ask Gov. Cuomo for Reform Thirty good - government, trade and faith - based organizations penned a letter to Governor Andrew Cuomo on Wednesday, urging him to include public financing of state campaigns in his annual executive budget propoGood Government Groups Ask Gov. Cuomo for Reform Thirty good - government, trade and faith - based organizations penned a letter to Governor Andrew Cuomo on Wednesday, urging him to include public financing of state campaigns in his annual executive budget propogood - government, trade and faith - based organizations penned a letter to Governor Andrew Cuomo on Wednesday, urging him to include public financing of state campaigns in his annual executive budget proposal.

The methods of humbling this rival have included the Christie-esque maneuver of publicly investigating him when Cuomo was attorney general and declining to clear him until well into his re-election campaign — and conspicuously opting not to endorse DiNapoli in a general election against a well - financed Republican opponent.

Good Government Groups to Cuomo and Legislative Leaders: Pass Reform Before Budget Deadline Several good - government groups, including the New York Public Interest Research Group, Common Cause, Citizen Action, the League of Women Voters, and the Brennan Center, gathered in Albany on Tuesday to encourage state leaders to enact comprehensive campaign finance refGood Government Groups to Cuomo and Legislative Leaders: Pass Reform Before Budget Deadline Several good - government groups, including the New York Public Interest Research Group, Common Cause, Citizen Action, the League of Women Voters, and the Brennan Center, gathered in Albany on Tuesday to encourage state leaders to enact comprehensive campaign finance refgood - government groups, including the New York Public Interest Research Group, Common Cause, Citizen Action, the League of Women Voters, and the Brennan Center, gathered in Albany on Tuesday to encourage state leaders to enact comprehensive campaign finance reform.

The Times cited Liu's commitment to campaign finance reform and noted that he has «good ideas about how to save and spend the state's money.»

Still, he is a supporter of campaign financing reforms and has good ideas about how to save and spend the state's money.»

Kavanagh joined Senator Daniel Squadron, as well as many of their Assembly and Senate colleagues and New York's major good government advocates, to urge the Senate Republican Majority to bring Kavanagh's and Squadron's bill closing the LLC Loophole in the state's campaign finance laws.

The drumbeat for public financing pounded loudly on Monday when good government groups and Connecticut Secretary of State Denise Merrill visited the Capitol to make the case for campaign finance reform.

Last month the Campaign Finance Board criticized de Blasio's use of this non-profit, which was allowed to accept donations well above the $ 4,950 individual limit.

One source said Schneiderman is now scrutinizing Maziarz's campaign finance reports as well as those of the Niagara County Republican Committee that Norris once headed.

IDC's detailed proposal is rooted in New York City's campaign finance system, and includes many proposals championed by good government -LSB-...]

NYC Votes Contribute (Contribute), a project of the NYC Campaign Finance Board (CFB), is a first - of - its - kind platform — a fundraising tool for candidates built as a public good.

So suppose your local party is well organized, both sides want to coordinate, and you figure out any campaign finance issues.

Citing a recent video touting his administration's immigration policies, good government groups say Cuomo is again skirting campaign finance rules by using a secretive nonprofit to advance his agenda.