On March 29, Louisiana state representative Joel Robideaux was elected Speaker Pro Tempore of the State House. Robideaux is an independent. He defeated Noble Ellington, a Democrat, by a vote of 53-48. Speaker Pro Tempore is the second most powerful … Continue reading
John Wildermuth, a California journalist, has looked into financing for the campaign to pass Proposition 14, the “top-two” measure. He says that the California Hospital Association actually donated $500,000 to the campaign in favor of the measure. The CHA gave … Continue reading
Bill Redpath, who is just completing his second term as national chair of the Libertarian Party, will be on the Jon Stewart “Daily Show” on Thursday evening, April 1. The show broadcasts at 11 p.m. on Comedy Central. Stewart will … Continue reading
Bill Redpath, who is just completing his second term as national chair of the Libertarian Party, will be on the Jon Stewart “Daily Show” on Thursday evening, April 1. The show broadcasts at 11 p.m. on Comedy Central. Stewart will … Continue reading
The New York Times has this op-ed by former New York State Senator Seymour P. Lachman, making a compelling case for taking the drawing of legislative districts out of the hands of the legislators. Thanks to Rick Hasen’s ElectionLawBlog for … Continue reading
