On October 1, the Libertarian Party of Michigan filed this reply brief in Gelineau v Ruth Johnson in U.S. District Court. The brief again asks the court to order the Secretary of State to count straight-ticket votes cast for the … Continue reading
Jon Geeting, editor of Keystone Politics, in this column advocates that Pennsylvania once again permit fusion for all partisan office. He is especially in favor of fusion in local elections. He also suggests the usefulness of forming political parties that … Continue reading
A new CNN/ORC Poll again includes four presidential candidates. The poll was conducted September 28-30 and the results are: President Obama 47%, Mitt Romney 44%, Gary Johnson 4%, Jill Stein 3%, other/undecided (volunteered) 2%. The link includes many polls, but … Continue reading
On September 30, Barry Commoner died at the age of 95. See this New York Times obituary. He was one of the founders of the Citizens Party in 1980, and its presidential nominee that year. Many present-day Green Party activists … Continue reading
On October 1, the Michigan Secretary of State filed this brief in Gelineau v Ruth Johnson, the Libertarian Party ballot access case. The brief asserts in the beginning that the idea that straight-ticket votes for the Libertarian Party should be … Continue reading
