Lincoln Chafee, who was elected to the U.S. Senate from Rhode Island as a Republican in 2000 and who was defeated for re-election in 2006, changed his registration from “Republican” to “Independent” back in June or July 2007. No one … Continue reading
Many state elections officials have ruled over the past 15 years that an unqualified party may circulate a petition listing a “stand-in” presidential candidate, in advance of that party’s presidential convention. The party submits the petition. Then, after that party’s … Continue reading
The last set of briefs has now been filed in the U.S. Supreme Court, in the case known as State of Washington v Washington State Republican Party. These briefs are the rebuttal briefs filed by the state of Washington and … Continue reading
The California legislature adjourned for 2007 on September 12. The National Popular Vote Plan, which had passed the Senate months ago, was not taken up this year in the Assembly. It could still pass the Assembly in 2008, since California … Continue reading
Cynthia McKinney has informed the Green Party that she has decided not to seek their Presidential nomination. In a letter delivered to the Green Party national steering committee: To: Steering Committee of the Green Party of the United States Fm: … Continue reading
