The U.S. District Court in Idaho that is hearing Daien v Ysursa has set a briefing schedule. This is the case that challenges Idaho’s ban on out-of-state circulators for independent presidential candidates. It had been filed April 7. The first … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: August 2009
Ken Blevens, who has been a Libertarian Party candidate in New Hampshire in many elections in the past, will run for the U.S. Senate in 2010. Blevens has name recognition, because of his past runs. In 2008 he polled 3.10% … Continue reading
Illinois Governor Pat Quinn must take some action on House Bill 723 between now and August 26. This is the bill that requires nominees of qualified parties who are chosen by party committee to submit a petition if they wish … Continue reading
The August 23 issue of The Philadelphia Inquirer has this op-ed, advocating that the Pennsylvania legislature pass the National Popular Vote Plan bill for presidential elections. The op-ed is by the bill’s author, Representative Mark Cohen (D-Philadelphia). … Continue reading
The August 23 issue of The Eagle-Tribune of North Andover, Massachusetts, has this story, saying New Hampshire Republican state house member Anthony DiFruscia says he will run for re-election in 2010 as an independent candidate, not as a Republican. Tne … Continue reading