All city elections in Tennessee are non-partisan, unless the city passes a law for partisan elections. On October 28, 2021, U.S. District Court Judge Eli Richardson,a Trump appointee, denied injunctive relief for Jenna Amacher, a councilmember in Tullahoma who is running for re-election in spring 2022. She wants “Republican” next to her name on the ballot, and filed a federal lawsuit. Amacher v State, m.d., 3:21cv-638. Here is the order denying injunctive relief.
It would have been surprising if she had won injunctive relief, because the the Sixth Circuit already upheld an Ohio law that does not permit party labels on the ballot for candidates for State Supreme Court Justice, even though parties do nominate for that office. Since that decision came out, however, the Ohio legislature added party labels to the general election ballot for State Supreme Court elections. Tennessee is in the Sixth Circuit.
Could someone theoretically change their middle name to “Republican” or “Democrat” and insist their full name appear on the ballot?
A Libertarian from Nevada named Jim Burns changed his name to Jim Libertarian Burns back in the 1970’s or 1980’s, when he Libertarian Party did not have ballot access in Nevada. He was able to get on the NV ballot as an independent as Jim Libertarian Burns. I think he passed away a few years ago.
Nathan Norman claimed to be in communication with Burns from beyond the grave.
Back then, the Nevada independent petition was very hard, identical to the petition for a new party. Both were 5% of the last vote for US House. So in 1974 James Libertarian Burns did not petition as an independent; it was too hard. I think he ran in the Republican primary with that full name.
Another example of the all mighty and tyrannical two party sysyem thinking they are above the law and everyone must lick their boots at their command including the courts. Don’t think so!
NONPARTISAN EXES/JUDICS – APPV – PENDING CONDORCET = RCV DONE RIGHT.
Trump Conservative, Trump Patriot, Trump Nationalist, and perhaps some others would be better. I think the Republican party will now keep evolving in a good direction, but that’s far from assured. If it goes back to being led by the Bushes, McCain’s, Romney’s, Cheney’s and their like, who would want to stay saddled with Republican as their middle name? As recently as the start of this year, it looked like it we might become necessary for real conservatives and patriots to leave the GOP and start a new Patriot Party with President Trump at the helm. How can we guarantee we won’t come to such a pass again in the future?
I’d rather see the femo rats identified on the ballot. Don’t want voters being made an ass of by accidentally voting for any of those asses.
DOES DEMO REP EVEN HAVE A GIRLFRIEND?!
YO SON
WHAT UP
WHY YOU ILLIN ON INCELS, SON
DAMMIT, I CAN’T RHYME, YO
SHOUT OUT TO DETROIT
WORD
IPR has once again become a discussion forum about how many libertarians can fit on the head of a penis.
What’s an IPR, and why does anyone care?
Mr. News,
As her sister, I can assure you that Rosie Jones, nee Palms, is a lot more than a girlfriend. She is a lifelong companion, partner, and friend. Thomas could no more live without her than he could without his right hand.
Mr. Noose,
There should be no shame in being of European descent. While your people have done many horrible things, they have also done many great ones. The same is true of the races indigenous to every other continent, except perhaps Antarctica; I’m not sure about those jokers. Rhyming may not be one of your strength, but you have others. Stop trying to be someone else, and embrace your genuine self.
Kind regards,
Your friends,
Jill and Ted
Today’s mumble rap no longer requires any rhyming skills. Stolen beats, autotune, payola, laundered profits from illegal enterprises, the ability to mumble, and an appropriate visage, demeanor, clothing and stage presence are all that’s required.
It may sound like that might be easy, but it’s a highly competitive, even cutthroat business. Breaking in and breaking out is, if anything, even more difficult than back when it required clever wordplay.
Brent,
The pen…is mightier than the sword.
Kind regards,
Your admirers,
Jill and Ted Day