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The pundits at 538.com have a conversation about whether a new major party might arise, or whether there will be a strong independent presidential candidate in 2020 or the near future after that. … Continue reading
Richard Winger
Darcy Richardson of Jacksonville, Florida, will be an independent candidate for the legislature this year. See this Florida Politics story. Darcy is the nation’s foremost historian of minor parties and independent presidential candidates, with approximately a dozen books published on … Continue reading
On February 15, the New Hampshire Senate defeated SB 362 by 10-14. It would have required presidential candidates in the presidential primary, and in the general election, to release their income tax returns for the last three years. It also … Continue reading
On February 19, the Arizona House Appropriations Committee passed HCR 2036 by 7-6. It amends the state constitution to delete age requirements to run and hold state office. Currently members of the legislature and Governors must be at least age … Continue reading
Lyle Denniston writes that as early as Wednesday, February 21, Pennsylvania Republican legislative leaders will file a lawsuit in U.S. District Court, arguing that under Article One, Section Four, state courts cannot be involved in drawing U.S. House districts. See … Continue reading