On July 30, U.S. House member David Price introduced HR 6061, to make changes in the presidential public funding program. Primary season matching funds would become considerably more difficult to obtain. Current law requires that a presidential candidate receive $5,000 … Continue reading
On August 2, the Nebraska Libertarian Party filed approximately 8,000 signatures to become ballot-qualified. The state requires 5,921 valid signatures. The Libertarians already checked their own petition for validity and have a good margin of valid signatures. The party now … Continue reading
The Liberal Party’s web page, www.liberalparty.org, says it is circulating a petition to be on the New York ballot for the offices of Governor and Lieutenant Governor. The gubernatorial candidate is Edward R. Culvert. Thanks to Wiliam Stevenson for this … Continue reading
New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg was on “Meet the Press” on August 1. Someone asked him about running for President in 2012. He said, “I will rule out a run. I’ve got the best job that I could possibly … Continue reading
Colorado’s only independent legislator, Representative Kathleen Curry, says she will file a lawsuit on August 2, to overturn Colorado’s discriminatory campaign contribution limits. Candidates for the State House may receive contributions of $400 if they are running as members of … Continue reading
