Congress has many interesting election law bills, but during the last two weeks, only one of them gained any co-sponsors. HB 1826, for public funding of congressional candidates, did gain two co-sponsors during mid-May, and now has 151. Bills that … Continue reading
The Arizona Republic has this story about the May 21 decision of the 9th circuit that upholds Arizona’s public funding law. The story also reveals that opponents of the law will be asking the U.S. Supreme Court to hear the … Continue reading
The May 22 issue of the Paradise (California) Post has this editorial opposing Proposition 14, the top-two measure. The editorial asks why shrinking the number of candidates down to just two could possibly be described as “increasing choice.” Paradise is … Continue reading
Firedoglake has this detailed analysis of California’s Proposition 14, the top-two ballot measure in the June 8, 2010 primary. Firedoglake was founded in 2004 by Jane Hamsher, and has received award for being one of the best political blogs. It … Continue reading
Both the Peace & Freedom Party, and the Green Party, have produced short TV ads that will air next week, and which ask voters to vote “NO” on Proposition 14, on cable channels CNN, Headline News, and MSNBC. About 750 … Continue reading
