Douglas Schoen has this opinion piece, which argues that the surprising support in polls for Herman Cain for the Republican presidential nomination is really a manifestation of public anger with the two major parties. Cain, of course, has never been … Continue reading
On October 14, the Ohio Supreme Court ruled unanimously that opponents of the new U.S. House and legislative districts are entitled to submit the redistricting plans to a referendum. See this story. The Republican majority in the legislature had argued … Continue reading
The Bay Citizen has this article about San Francisco’s public funding system for candidates for Mayor. Anyone who raises at least $25,000 privately is then entitled to receive matching funds for all further donations. Candidates can apply for public funding … Continue reading
According to this story, Wisconsin Democrats are threatening to recall some more Republican state legislators in early 2012. But no one is sure whether the petitions should be circulated in the districts that were used in the elections during the … Continue reading
On October 13, Utah Governor J. Gary Herbert signed SB 3004, which provides that the 2012 presidential primary will be on June 26, the same day that Utah holds primaries for office other than President. The Utah 2012 presidential primary … Continue reading
