The November 1, 2015 Washington Post has Jim Webb’s op-ed, “America needs an independent presidential candidate.” Gawker has this commentary about Webb’s piece. … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: October 2015
According to this story, former Colorado Republican Congressman Tom Tancredo has changed his registration from “Republican” to “independent.” However, he will now organize independent voters to support Ted Cruz, a Republican candidate for President. … Continue reading
Philadelphia holds a partisan election for city office on November 3, 2015. According to this story, Andrew Stober, an independent candidate, may win. … Continue reading
The Montana Republican Party filed a lawsuit last year, arguing that Montana’s open primary violates freedom of association for itself. Oral arguments are set for November 19, 2015. On October 23, the party filed its reply brief. That brief insists … Continue reading
The web page of the Commission on Presidential Debates lists past financial backers of CPD, although no information is available for 2016 sponsors. Here is the list. In 2012, the only two companies listed that depend on mass purchases of … Continue reading
On August 13, 2015, the Washington State Supreme Court fined the state $100,000 per day until the legislature complies with earlier court orders to equalize funding for wealthy and poor school districts. However, the legislature (which had three special sessions … Continue reading