On November 1, the South Carolina Democratic Party’s Executive Council refused to accept the candidacy of Stephen Colbert and John Hughes. The Council rejected their filing fees. The vote on Colbert was 13-3. South Carolina presidential primaries are financed by … Continue reading
Filing closed at noon for the South Carolina Democratic Party presidential primary. Ten candidates paid the $2,500 fee: Biden, Clinton, Colbert, Dodd, Edwards, Gravel, John Hughes, Kucinich, Obama, Richardson. Filing for the South Carolina Republican presidential primary closes at 5 … Continue reading
On October 31, Congressman Keith Ellison (D-Minneapolis) introduced HR 4046. It would make it illegal for states to require government photo-ID, for voters who vote at polling places. The bill, if passed, would only relate to federal elections. Congress has … Continue reading
On November 6, Virginia voters will elect state legislators. The 40 State Senate races include two Libertarian nominees and two Independent Green Party nominees. One of the Libertarians, Arin Sime, was endorsed by one of the two largest daily newspapers … Continue reading
Stephen Colbert says he will pay his filing fee to run in the South Carolina Democratic presidential primary on November 1. That fee is $2,500. Since that is below $5,000, and he hasn’t spent any other money on his campaign, … Continue reading
