Anthony Wing Kosner has this Forbes column, arguing that a relatively new concept in physics, the Constructal Law, predicts that the U.S. habit of forcing all electoral activity into just two dominant political parties is not sustainable. The Constructal Law … Continue reading
On March 7, the Bipartisan Policy Center released this study of turnout in 2012 presidential primaries. It shows generally lower turnout than in past presidential primary seasons, but notes that 2012 presidential primary has been comparatively better in the states … Continue reading
This lengthy story, toward the bottom, reveals that a new poll shows Texas voters now say they would rather have an independent, non-partisan redistricting commission, than the current system in which the legislature draws districts for state legislative and U.S. … Continue reading
On March 7, a subcommittee of the South Carolina House Judiciary Committee passed HB 3110, which establishes registration by party. If the bill passes, parties will be able to close their primary if they wish. Currently South Carolina has open … Continue reading
On March 7, attorneys for the Oklahoma State Election Board filed this brief in Libertarian Party of Oklahoma v Ziriax, western district, 5:12-cv-119. This case already has had a status conference, and the judge had urged both sides to settle … Continue reading
