On May 1, Ron Paul paid the $25,000 filing fee needed to get in the Republican Party of South Carolina’s presidential primary. The fee is so high because the party pays for the administration of that primary. Paul was the … Continue reading
In September 2005, the Iowa Libertarian and Green Parties sued Iowa in federal court, over procedures that force all voters to register “Republican”, “Democratic”, or “independent.” Iowa and Kansas are the only states that don’t have a blank line on … Continue reading
The U.S. Supreme Court will probably announce on May 14 whether it will hear Kidwell v City of Union, Ohio, no. 06-1226. This very interesting case presents the question of whether a government may spend tax dollars on advertising that … Continue reading
On April 28, the Nebraska Democratic State Executive Committee voted to use a February 9 caucus to choose the state’s delegates to the Democratic national convention. The state’s May presidential primary will just be a “beauty contest” with no role … Continue reading
On May 1, an Oregon Senate Committee passed SB 630. It provides that there would only be two candidates on the general election (for all partisan office except president). Supporters of the bill refer to this as “the open primary”, … Continue reading
