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I have seen conflicting opinions on the degree to which congress could regulate the holding of elections beyond just setting the date. The FEC regulates mainly camapaign contributions and disclosure and has been subject to some constitutional court challenges, but it is unclear to me whether or not Congress could enact additional legislation regulating the conduct of elections or extending the remit of the FEC to do so.

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by Frank Schnittger (mail Frankschnittger at hot male dotty communists) on Mon Nov 5th, 2012 at 10:41:52 AM EST
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Congress could, however it has chosen not to do so.

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by Carrie (migeru at eurotrib dot com) on Mon Nov 5th, 2012 at 10:51:11 AM EST
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Obama would require a substantial Dem majority to pass anything worthwhile, and even then it would likely be overturned by the current SCOTUS as undermining State's rights.

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by Frank Schnittger (mail Frankschnittger at hot male dotty communists) on Mon Nov 5th, 2012 at 10:56:06 AM EST
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