The Peoria Journal-Star in this editorial deplores the Illinois ballot access law that kept independent David Gill off the ballot for U.S. House, 13th district. It expresses disappointment that Justice Elena Kagan refused to help him get on the ballot. … Continue reading
On September 26, the Constitution, Green, and Libertarian Parties filed their brief in the Third Circuit, arguing that a county distribution requirement for statewide petitions is unconstitutional. Constitution Party of Pennsylvania v Cortes, 16-3266. … Continue reading
A U.S. District Court in Alabama will hold a telephone hearing in De La Fuente v Merrill on Tuesday, September 27. This is the case on whether the Secretary of State violated the constitution when he put Rocky De La … Continue reading
On September 26, an Illinois state appeals court put Tyler Oberkfell back on the ballot as an independent for Madison County Board. See this story. … Continue reading
Last year when Jill Stein tried to crash the first general election presidential debate, she was arrested and kept in handcuffs for eight hours. This time, according to this story, she was merely “escorted out.” … Continue reading
