The Albuquerque Journal has this op-ed by Sandra Jeff, the Libertarian Party candidate for Secretary of State of New Mexico, criticizing the straight-ticket device. New Mexico does not use a straight-ticket device, but the incumbent Secretary of State, who is … Continue reading
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According to this story, the U.S. Supreme Court has only issued 29 opinions in the current term, so far. This is the lowest number, by this date on the calendar, since 1900. The article was published on April 29. No … Continue reading
Now is the season for the Democratic Party and the Republican Party to be investigating which city will host their 2020 national conventions. See this story. … Continue reading
This Detroit News editorial seems to endorse the National Popular Vote Plan. This is significant because the Detroit News historically has been a newspaper that generally supports Republicans. … Continue reading
The Tennessee legislature has now adjourned for the year. Before it adjourned, it passed SB 2497, which shrinks the petitioning period for candidate petitions from 90 days to 60 days. However, the bill leaves presidential petitions at 90 days. Petition … Continue reading