This column in the Spokane Spokesman-Review suggests that there is anecdotal evidence that some Idaho Democrats are registering as Republicans just before the primary, so as to influence the outcome of Republican primaries. … Continue reading
Richard Winger
The Alaska Democratic Party had its state convention May 14-15. It did not change its bylaws to say that independent candidates may file to run in Democratic primaries. Earlier the party had been so keen to make this change, it … Continue reading
Fox News Polls released a presidential general election poll on May 18. Scroll down to question 4. The results: Donald Trump 42%, Hillary Clinton 39%, Gary Johnson 10%, other 2%, won’t vote 5%, don’t know 3%. … Continue reading
On May 17, Public Policy Polling released this 4-candidate general election presidential poll for Arizona. Go to the second half of the poll and scroll down to Question 5 for the results: Donald Trump 40%, Hillary Clinton 38%, Gary Johnson … Continue reading
Federal election law requires that debate sponsors, for candidates for federal office, must have objective criteria when they decide whom to invite. Generally debate sponsors rely on polls. California’s U.S. Senate race on June 7, 2016, has 34 candidates on … Continue reading