According to this story, leading Maryland Democratic legislators want to revise the state Constitution, to make it more difficult for referendums to get on the ballot. Thanks to Doug McNeil for the link. … Continue reading
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Starting in 2013, the Czech Republic elects its President by popular vote. Previously, Parliament had chosen the President. Because the Czech Republic uses a parliamentary system, the Presidency is not endowed with a great deal of political power, but the … Continue reading
On January 28, the Wyoming House Revenue Committee passed HB 96, which makes it easier for a party to remain on the ballot. It now goes to the House floor. Current law requires a party to meet the 2% vote … Continue reading
On January 25, U.S. District Court Timothy S. Black, an Obama appointee, rejected the defamation lawsuit filed in 2010 by former Ohio Congressman Steve Driehaus. Here is the 7-page opinion, Susan B. Anthony List v Driehaus, 1:10-cv-720, southern district. Congressman … Continue reading
In May 2012, the Associated Students at Cal State University sponsored a congressional debate on campus, for candidates running in the 30th district. However, the Association only invited four of the seven ballot-listed candidates to participate. It invited the two … Continue reading