Until yesterday, Fox News, the sponsor of the first Republican presidential debate, had been planning a single Republican presidential debate on August 6, limited to the top ten candidates as determined by polls. But on June 10, Fox News said … Continue reading
Yearly Archives: 2015
The New York Times has this letter from former Connecticut Republican Congressman Christopher Shays, in support of expanding who can be included in the general election presidential debates. Shays was in Congress for 22 years. … Continue reading
According to this story, the Idaho Constitution Party will have a presidential primary next year. The focus of the story is Rev. Scott A. Copeland, who is seeking the party’s presidential nomination and who is campaigning around the nation. He … Continue reading
According to this story, the Virginia Republican Party may not hold a presidential primary next year. In Virginia, parties may decide for themselves whether to use primaries or conventions for any partisan office. … Continue reading
On March 10, Pennsylvania Representative Keith Greiner (R-Lancaster) introduced HB 1318. It moves the primary in presidential years, for all office, from April to mid-March. Here is the text of the bill. If enacted, the bill would have no impact … Continue reading