On November 7, Angus Reid Global Monitor released another poll (taken by Princeton Research) asking U.S. citizens if they desire a third major political party. As before, a majority said “yes.” The latest poll showed 54% responding affirmatively. The same … Continue reading
On November 8, the Des Moines Register published this story. The reporter noticed that in one of the city’s poorest precincts, the vote for Mayor on November 6 was tied between the incumbent Mayor (who was re-elected with 80% in … Continue reading
The San Jose Mercury News of November 11 has this story about who the big funders are, for the California Republican initiative to provide that each U.S. House district elect its own presidential elector. … Continue reading
On November 9, the Michigan Republican Party said it would choose its national convention delegates at a state convention, on January 25-26, unless the legislature is able to save the presidential primary. A state convention is an unusual method for … Continue reading
On November 7, filing closed for major party presidential primaries in Alabama. The Alabama presidential primaries are on February 5. Candidates were required to submit 500 signatures, as well as a filing fee. Dennis Kucinich and Mike Gravel did not … Continue reading
