Mark Colvin of the Australian Broadcasting Company has this interesting article about that rare event, the death (or, at least, decline into minor party status) of major political parties. Thanks to Sam Harley for the link. One odd coincidence mentioned … Continue reading
The Independent Party of Connecticut has chosen Tom Marsh to run for Governor this year. He is an elected Selectman in Chester. Marsh was elected as a Republican, but has now switched his registration to show membership in the Independent … Continue reading
The U.S. Supreme Court has set a conference date of May 13 to decide whether to hear the Mississippi ballot access case, Moore v Hosemann, 09-982. The case originated in 2008 when the Secretary of State kept Brian Moore off … Continue reading
Although California State Senator Abel Maldonado authored California’s Proposition 14, on the ballot for the June 8, 2010, election, he has never before agreed to participate in any debate over the merits of that “top-two” measure. However, on April 27, … Continue reading
The League of Women Voters of California is neutral on Proposition 14, the “top-two” ballot measure. Here is the League’s analysis of the measure. The League does not mention that the measure makes it more difficult for ballot-qualified parties to … Continue reading
