Tag Archives: DISCLOSE ACT

DISCLOSE Act Goes Down In Flames. For Now.

Posted on July 27, 2010 by Brad Kozak

You gotta love the Progressives. They never give up. Today, the DISCLOSE Act failed to pass. The Democracy is Strengthened by Casting Light on Spending in Elections Act would effectively muzzle most political action groups, advocacy organizations, and issue groups (except … Continue reading →

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Is the NRA Relevant?

Posted on July 11, 2010 by Brad Kozak

My recent stories for TTAG about the National Rifle Association’s PR problems have hit something of a nerve. More specifically, members are up in arms about the NRA’s flirtation with Democratic House leader Harry Reid (links here and here). The palaver … Continue reading →

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NAGR Nags—But Doesn’t Beg

Posted on June 18, 2010 by Brad Kozak

On the one hand, the DISCLOSE Act is really, really bad bill. Mandatory public disclosure of all campaign contributions above $600 and various other election ad-related provisions would have a chilling effect on said contributions and, thus, free speech. By … Continue reading →

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NRA on the DISCLOSE ACT: Nobody Here But Us Chickens.

Posted on June 17, 2010 by Brad Kozak

As a newly-minted Life Member of the NRA, I called the NRA-ILA to get some kind of explanation of their position on the DISCLOSE ACT. Their response was a mixed bag. Turns out the vaunted “exemption” everybody’s talking about is … Continue reading →

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