The April 8 Olympian (daily newspaper for Washington state’s capital city) has this story about the probable effect of the “top-two” primary on minor parties. The story also covers plans by the Democratic Party to hold endorsement conventions. But, as … Continue reading
This interesting analysis shows that Barack Obama is currently leading the delegate count for the Democratic presidential nomination, but that if Democrats used “winner-take-all” in all states, Hillary Clinton would be leading in delegates. … Continue reading
The Peace & Freedom Party of California has enjoyed ballot status in all presidential elections 1968 through 1996, and 2004 to the present. PFP was a nationally-organized party in 1968, but the other state units of PFP ceased to exist … Continue reading
The Democratic National Committee has agreed to make hotel reservations for the people whom the Florida Democratic Party has chosen as delegates to the national convention in Denver in August. Even though the National Committee doesn’t consider these individuals to … Continue reading
On March 27, the Hawaii Supreme Court ruled that the petition-checking procedures used in 2004 for independent presidential petitions are legal. Peroutka v Cronin, no. 27233. Here is the decision. The decision is somewhat maddening. Plaintiffs (Michael Peroutka, Constitution Party … Continue reading
