On September 14, the North Carolina legislature adjourned its 3-day special session without having passed any election law bills. The session only passed three bills on any subject. The legislature may reconvene on November 7, 2011. That will be the … Continue reading
Steve Kornacki, Salon’s news editor, has this commentary on the chances of a powerful third force presidential candidate next year. The column, and similar commentary, usually say that minor party and independent candidates for important office never win. These articles … Continue reading
Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted, a Republican, is interviewed in the Lancaster, Ohio Eagle-Gazette. See this story. He says this year’s legislative session has acted in a way that is making election administration in Ohio very difficult. This is … Continue reading
California Governor Jerry Brown’s web page has this area for commenting on a bill that he is about to either sign or veto. Near the top is a section “Please choose your subject” and there are many generic issues listed. … Continue reading
Newspapers that cover New Jersey are editorializing that Carl Lewis should remain on the ballot as the Democratic nominee for State Senate, 8th district, in the November 8, 2011 election. Although the Third Circuit put him on the ballot, the … Continue reading
