The Oklahoman, largest newspaper in Oklahoma, has this rousing editorial in support of the ballot access bill that has already passed the State House. Thanks to Richard Prawdzienski for the link. … Continue reading
Yearly Archives: 2015
All bills in the 2015 session of the Utah legislature to undo the changes to party nominations have failed. See this story. Therefore, the 2014 system will continue, at least for a year. The 2014 changes make it possible for … Continue reading
The Law Commission of India has recommended that the election law of India be changed to bar independent candidates. See this story. … Continue reading
Paul Clement and Neal Katyal, both past Solicitors General for the United States government, have written this article on Article II’s provision that a president must be a natural-born citizen. Apparently they were moved to write about this subject because … Continue reading
Pope Francis I recently said, “Perhaps public financing would allow for me, the citizen, to know that I’m financing each candidate with a given amount of money.” He made other remarks that show he is worried that when campaigns are … Continue reading