On December 19, Ohio Governor John Kasich said he couldn’t win the 2020 Republican nomination against President Trump, and therefore he would stay out of Republican primaries. He appears to still be open to running as an independent in 2020, … Continue reading
Oklahoma State Senator J. J. Dossett (D-Owasso) has introduced SB 51 into the 2019 legislative session. It eliminates the straight-ticket device. … Continue reading
Kansas State Senator Dinah Sykes, and Representative Stephanie Clayton, have announced that they have changed their registration from Republican to Democratic. See this story. Another Kansas State Senator took the same action a few weeks ago. Thanks to Political Wire … Continue reading
The South Carolina Republican Party may cancel its presidential primary in 2020. The decision rests with the party, not the state government. See this story. Thanks to Political Wire for the link. … Continue reading
On December 18, U.S. District Court Judge Colin S. Bruce, an Obama appointee, upheld the Illinois petition requirement for U.S. House for independent candidates and the nominees of unqualified parties. Gill v Scholz, 3:16cv-3221. The 22-page opinion says that no … Continue reading
