The new Governor of Puerto Rico, Pedro Pierluisi, was sworn in on January 2, 2021. His inaugural speech included a vow to work for statehood. He is a Democrat. See this story. The Puerto Rico representative to the U.S. House, … Continue reading
On November 3, 2020, the Conservative Party won the vote for New York Assemblymember, 48th district. There was only one candidate listed on the ballot, Simcha Eichenstein. He was the nominee of the Democratic Party and the Conservative Party. It … Continue reading
On December 31, 2020, proponents of the initiative process filed a federal lawsuit against the Maine law that requires initiative petitioners to be registered voters in Maine. We the People PAC v Dunlap, 1:20cv-489. Plaintiffs ask for injunctive relief, so … Continue reading
On January 1, U.S. District Court Judge Jeremy D. Kernodle, a Trump appointee, dismissed the lawsuit Gohmert v Pence, e.d. of Texas, 6:20cv-660. This is the lawsuit filed on December 27 by a Republican Congressman from Texas, Louie Gohmert, and … Continue reading
On January 1, former U.S. Senator William Cohen was interviewed on CNN. He said, “Maybe it’s time for a new party.” He was in both houses of Congress, representing Maine as a Republican, from 1972 thru 1996. He was also … Continue reading
