On December 4, Gallup Polls released a new poll asking U.S. voters about their partisan affiliation. Gallup periodically does this poll. When respondents answer that they are “independent”, they are asked if they lean toward either the Republican Party or … Continue reading
This Mother Jones article on the current Pennsylvania partisan gerrymandering lawsuit says that the State Supreme Court has ordered the lower state court to issue a decision by December 31, 2017. The issue is whether the Pennsylvania Constitution prohibits extreme … Continue reading
On December 8, the U.S. Supreme Court agreed to hear Benisek v Lamone, 17-333. This case had been considered for the first time at the December 1 conference, but no action was taken until today. The case challenges the boundaries … Continue reading
On December 8, Arizona Congressmember Trent Franks said he is resigning from the House effective immediately. He represents the 8th district, centered on the suburbs west of Phoenix. When the special election is called, it will be interesting to see … Continue reading
Evan McMullin, independent presidential candidate in 2016 who appealed to Republicans opposed to Donald Trump, formed “Stand Up Republic” after the election. It has spent $500,000 on television ads opposed to Roy Moore, the Republican nominee for U.S. Senate next … Continue reading
