An initiative is circulating in Florida for a top-two system. The initiative has already been endorsed by the Sun Sentinel and the Palm Beach Post. The reason for the endorsements is that the newspapers are concerned that independent voters cannot … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: August 2015
This newspaper describes the Canadian four-party debate of August 6. The consensus seems to be that the leaders of all four parties did well. Also see this story. UPDATE: here is a Huffington Post article about the debate. The emphasis … Continue reading
On August 7, the Arizona Secretary of State compiled the July 1, 2015 registration tally. Arizona does this every three months. The new percentages are: Republican 34.04; Democratic 28.35; Libertarian .83; Green .145; Americans Elect .015; independents and unqualified parties … Continue reading
Ohio has had a sore loser law since before 1958. It says, “3513.04: No person who seeks party nomination for an office or position at a primary election by declaration of candidacy shall be permitted to become a candidate at … Continue reading
The Socialist Party will hold a national convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, October 16-18, 2015. The party’s national web page has a form, asking individuals who wish to seek the party’s presidential nomination to apply on-line. The Socialist Party is recognized … Continue reading