Two Virginia legislators have introduced HB 806, to provide that the voter registration form ask applicants to choose a party, or to choose independent status. The authors are L. Scott Lingamfelter (R-Woodbridge) and R. Steven Landers (R-Verona). The bill is … Continue reading
Robert Kuttner, a well-known writer and editor, has “Get Ready for a Three-Way Race” in The American Prospect, where he is a co-editor. The title refers to the presidential general election. One can find fault with the article. John Anderson … Continue reading
According to this story, the U.S. Secret Service says the only hotel near the 2016 Republican national convention that is secure enough to house the presumptive Republican presidential nominee is the Inter Continental Hotel, which is on the campus of … Continue reading
Five Arizona State Representatives have introduced HB 2283, to require that all vote-counting equipment in Arizona be able to handle instant runoff voting. The five legislators are all Democrats: Juan Mendez, Ken Clark, Albert Hale, Jonathan Larkin, and Stefanie Mach. … Continue reading
Alabama State Senator Cam Ward, in an e-mail, says he will again introduce his ballot access improvement bill. He has already introduced it in four previous sessions of the legislature. Alabama is one of five states in November 2014 with … Continue reading
