This BBC story says Moscow, Russia, is barring 30 candidates from the ballot because they allegedly didn’t submit valid petitions. In response, a very large demonstration was held, and organizers of the protest say these demonstrations will continue if the … Continue reading
City and State has this in-depth analysis of fusion in New York state, and what the consequences will be if it is eliminated. … Continue reading
The Socialist Party will hold its national convention in Newark, New Jersey, on October 18-19, 2019. The party will decide whether or not to run a presidential candidate. The last time it didn’t run anyone for president was 1984. There … Continue reading
The Boston Globe has this op-ed by former Governor and former U.S. Senator Lincoln Chafee, on why he joined the Libertarian Party. He now lives in Wyoming but he is still better known in New England than in the remainder … Continue reading
On July 19, the Ninth Circuit upheld California’s presidential independent petition requirement. De La Fuente v Padilla, 17-56668. The decision is only ten pages and did not mention any of the precedents that suggest the California law is too difficult, … Continue reading
