On December 1, the Democratic National Committee stripped Michigan of all its delegates to the August 2008 national convention in Denver. The move had been expected, since Michigan will select delegates at a January 15 primary. National Democratic rules forbid … Continue reading
On November 28, the New York State Court of Appeals agreed to hear Conroy v State Committee of the Independence Party. This is the internal dispute between the state Independence Party and the New York city branches of that party. … Continue reading
On November 27, the Michigan State Senate refused to take up HB 4507, the bill that would have the effect of adding several names to the Democratic presidential primary ballot. Thus it appears most likely that the Michigan Democratic presidential … Continue reading
Former Oregon Secretary of State Phil Keisling has been an ardent proponent of the “top two” primary for several years now. Because the 2007 session of the Oregon legislature failed to pass a “top two” law, Keisling has resolved to … Continue reading
On November 20, the law firm that is trying to persuade Ralph Nader’s bank to seize almost $80,000 from Nader’s account and give it to the people who challenged his 2004 Pennsylvania petition, filed a response in court. The case … Continue reading
