On December 17, Montana’s Attorney General asked the U.S. Supreme Court to hear Arizona’s appeal in Brewer v Nader, the case in which the 9th circuit struck down Arizona’s early June petition deadline for independent candidates, and also struck down … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: December 2008
On December 17, Montana’s Attorney General asked the U.S. Supreme Court to hear Arizona’s appeal in Brewer v Nader, the case in which the 9th circuit struck down Arizona’s early June petition deadline for independent candidates, and also struck down … Continue reading
According to this story in the Tampa Tribune of December 22, U.S. Senator Bill Nelson will again introduce a constitutional amendment in January, to abolish the electoral college. Nelson had introduced it in June 2008 as SJR 39, but it … Continue reading
The Libertarian Party’s lawsuit against Louisiana for keeping Bob Barr off the ballot last month is still alive and active. Here is the party’s 43-page brief, filed on December 8 in the 5th circuit. One little-known fact about this case … Continue reading
If you are concerned about Indiana ballot access, it is important to know that bills must be introduced only four session days after the legislature convenes on January 7. Indiana ballot access is among the worst in the nation. For … Continue reading
On December 17, the 9th circuit denied a rehearing en banc in Alaskan Independence Party v State of Alaska, 07-35186. The issue was whether a political party’s freedom of association extends to controlling who can run in its primary. The … Continue reading