Canada election officials will print “ZNone of the Above” on the ballot in an upcoming provincial election in Ontario. See this story. An individual, who is running, had changed his name so that will be printed. Because candidates go on … Continue reading
Former U.S. Senator Chuck Hagel has virtually endorsed Michael Bloomberg as an independent presidential candidate, even though Bloomberg has not declared. See this New York Times story. Hagel was a Republican from Nebraska, but he was also President Obama’s Defense … Continue reading
New York Assemblymember Michael Cusick (D-Staten Island) has introduced AB 9108. It moves the primary for state and local office from September to June, to match the date of the congressional primary. Unfortunately it would also move the deadline for … Continue reading
In 2007, Raymond Burrington died and left the Libertarian Party $217,000. The Federal Election Commission would not let the party have the money all at once. Instead, because the McCain-Feingold law limits the amount of money an individual can give … Continue reading
This Luntz Global Poll, released on January 28, suggests that Michael Bloomberg would be a formidable candidate if he ran as an independent, no matter who the major party nominees are. Thanks to several people for this link. … Continue reading
