Anthony Pollina, state chair of the Vermont Progressive Party, will hold a press conference on May 29 (Thursday), to say whether he will continue running for Governor, or whether he will switch to the Lieutenant Governor’s race. He has been … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: May 2008
On May 27, the Rhode Island Senate passed S.2112 by a vote of 27-10. This is the National Popular Vote Plan bill for presidential elections. The same concept has already been signed into law in Hawaii, New Jersey, Illinois and … Continue reading
The Ohio Petition Company has implemented an idea that has been talked about for some time…outfitting its circulators with a portable computer that is connected to the state’s list of registered voters. The Ohio Petition Company is a profit-making firm … Continue reading
On May 28, a U.S. District Court in Tampa, Florida, again ruled in favor of the Democratic National Committee, in a lawsuit filed by a Florida voter over Florida’s having no delegates at the national convention. DiMaio v Democratic National … Continue reading
On May 31 and June 1, the Rules and Bylaws Committee of the Democratic National Committee will meet in Washington, DC, to reconsider whether to give Florida and Michigan any convention delegates. The Rules & Bylaws Committee has 28 members, … Continue reading
Ohio is holding a special election in November 2008 for Attorney General. Normally this office is only on the ballot in mid-term years. But because the incumbent resigned last month, a special election is being held. State law says that … Continue reading