On May 23, the Republican National Committee filed a federal lawsuit to strike down part of the 2002 McCain-Feingold law that limits how much money individuals can give to political parties. The lawsuit argues that if the party has an … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: May 2014
On May 23, the Michigan Secretary of State formally ruled that Congressman John Conyers does not have enough valid signtures on his primary petition. This clears the way for a U.S. District Court to rule on whether the law that … Continue reading
Jacobin Magazine has this very thorough and analytical article about the New York Working Families Party and its upcoming decision on whom to nominate for Governor. Thanks to Thomas MacMillan for the link. … Continue reading
Filing for Democratic and Republican primaries closes in Wyoming on Friday, May 30. So far the only announced Democratic candidates for U.S. Senate, both of whom have filed, are William Bryk and Al Hamburg. Bryk is an attorney in Brooklyn, … Continue reading
U.S. District Court Judge Neil Wake will hold a hearing in Arizona Public Integrity Alliance v Bennett, 2:14cv-1044, on Thursday, May 29, at 3:30 p.m. This is the lawsuit, filed by some voters, challenging the Arizona distribution requirement for statewide … Continue reading