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The September 9 issue of the Idaho Statesman has this commentary on the upcoming trial in the lawsuit filed by the Republican Party to win a closed primary for itself. Idaho now has a classic open primary, in which no … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: September 2009
The September 9 issue of the Idaho Statesman has this commentary on the upcoming trial in the lawsuit filed by the Republican Party to win a closed primary for itself. Idaho now has a classic open primary, in which no … Continue reading
On September 9, a Massachusetts House Committee heard testimony on HB 656, which would let the Governor appoint a U.S. Senator immediately after a seat becomes vacant. The appointee would only serve until the state held a special election. According … Continue reading
On September 9, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Citizens United v Federal Election Commission. Here is the New York Times account of the argument. There is a fair chance that the opinion will be released in the … Continue reading
On September 8, a lower state court in Thurston County, Washington, said the Referendum petition against the state’s domestic partners law is valid, even though on many petition sheets, the circulators did not sign that sheet. Also, many petiton signatures … Continue reading