On January 7, two Arizona State Senators, both Republicans, introduced SB 1064. It would provide that independents, and members of unqualified parties, could vote in the presidential primary of their choice. The sponsors are Senators Jack Harper and Jim Waring. … Continue reading
On January 7, U.S. District Court Judge Robert Jonker of Michigan refused to issue an injunction, stopping the Democratic presidential primary that is set for January 15. The case is Hayes v Michigan Democratic Party, 1:07-cv-1237, western district. The plaintiff … Continue reading
Major news media have said consistently that if Mayor Mike Bloomberg runs for president, he needs 74,108 signatures in Texas. However, that is only true if he uses the independent procedure. If he is the nominee of a party, he … Continue reading
The University of Oklahoma forum of prominent people who have talked about a “third force” presidential candidate this year has now concluded. Here is a report from the Chicago Sun-Times. Although the meeting attracted a capacity crowd, it does not … Continue reading
The U.S. Supreme Court conference of Friday, January 11, will consider whether that Court wants to hear Davis v FEC, no. 07-320. News of the outcome won’t be released until Monday, January 14. Davis v FEC challenges a part of … Continue reading
