In 2008, Illinois held its primary for all federal and state office in February. It was the earliest regularly-scheduled congressional primary in U.S. history. If the legislature does nothing, then the 2010 primaries will also be in February. The Pioneer … Continue reading
On May 8, a spokesperson for President Obama said no U.S. Supreme Court nominee to fill Justice David Souter’s vacancy will be announced in the coming week. See this story. A few of the prospects discussed in the media have … Continue reading
On April 9, the 6th circuit denied a request by the Tennessee Democratic Party to terminate the lawsuit Kurita v State Primary Board of Tennessee Democratic Party, no. 08-6245. This case is one of the most interesting political party cases … Continue reading
On May 7, the Nevada Senate Legislative Operations and Elections Committee took testimony on AB 413, the National Popular Vote bill. The committee will vote later. See this article in the Nevada Appeal (Carson City’s newspaper), which describes arguments against … Continue reading
On May 7, a spokesperson for President Obama said, “President Obama does not intend to make any political endorsement in the New York city mayor’s race.” See this New York Times story of May 7. That was surprising to the … Continue reading
