The Arkansas May 20 primary (for office other than president) had the lowest turnout for an Arkansas primary in history. Only 16% of the registered voters voted. Legislative leaders are bemoaning that result, and talking about introducing bills next year … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: May 2008
On May 23, Ralph Nader and a group of supporters rallied outside the White House. Nader called for President Bush and Vice-President Cheney to resign, and drew publicity that appeared in news outlets around the world. The Zogby Poll released … Continue reading
Seven candidates seeking the Libertarian presidential nomination have received enough support at the convention to qualify for the Saturday evening debate: Bob Barr, Mike Gravel, Steve Kubby, Michael Jingozian, George Phillies, Wayne Allyn Root, and Mary Ruwart. Candidates qualified if … Continue reading
On May 23, backer’s of Oregon’s initiative to establish a “top-two” system submitted 92,000 signatures. They need 82,579. The signatures will now be checked, and if the initiative needs additional signatures, the group has until July 3 to obtain more. … Continue reading
On May 23, backer’s of Oregon’s initiative to establish a “top-two” system submitted 92,000 signatures. They need 82,579. The signatures will now be checked, and if the initiative needs additional signatures, the group has until July 3 to obtain more. … Continue reading