The May 23 Daily Oklahoman, Oklahoma’s largest daily newspaper, has this story about the failure of the legislature to pass any ballot access reform for minor parties. The story is undoubtably the result of a well-written press release by Oklahomans … Continue reading
On May 22, Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty vetoed SF 1331, which would have moved the primary from the first Tuesday after the second Monday in September, to the second Tuesday in August. The bill would also have moved the petition … Continue reading
The May 23 edition of the Connecticut Post, a Hearst chain newspaper based in Bridgeport, Connecticut, has this editorial in support of the bill to establish the National Popular Vote Plan. The Connecticut bill, HB 6437, has passed the House … Continue reading
According to this Washington Post article, President Obama is expected to choose a new nominee for the U.S. Supreme Court before he leaves on an overseas trip on June 3. Thanks to “How Appealing” for the link. … Continue reading
The Louisiana House Committee on the House and Government Affairs holds a hearing on HB 776 on Tuesday, May 26. This is the bill that eliminates the ability of a small qualified party to nominate a candidate for Congress. Currently, … Continue reading
