Reid Wilson of the Washington Post has this article about a study by political scientists John Mikesell and Cheol Liu of corruption convictions of state employees. The study covers 1976 through 2008 and finds that Oregon has the lowest rate … Continue reading
On August 21, several Massachusetts newspapers hosted a debate between two candidates for Governor of Massachusetts, neither of whom is a major party nominee. The debate was between Evan Falchuk, nominee of the United Independent Party, and Jeffrey McCormick, an … Continue reading
Joe T. May has qualified for the special Virginia State Senate election, 33rd district, in Loudoun County. He is running as an independent, even though he was elected to the House in 2011 as a Republican. May needed 250 valid … Continue reading
Taegan Goddard has this column in The Week, explaining why the federal government seems so dysfunctional. He lists four reasons, including the strange federal campaign laws that disadvantage political parties above all other groups. … Continue reading
The Washington Times has this editorial, criticizing Joe T. May for running as an independent candidate in an upcoming special State Senate election. The Times asserts that May is injuring the Republican nominee. The editorial also goes on to say … Continue reading
