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Political scientists Ray LaRaja and Brian Schaffner here make a case for easing limits on donations to political parties, both to lessen corruption and ease polarization. Thanks to Rick Hasen for the link. … Continue reading
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Larry Lessig responded to NBC’s inquiries about his equal time request on October 21. See this story. The network hasn’t responded to Lessig’s filing yet. … Continue reading
The New Mexico Secretary of State is interpreting New Mexico law to mean that independent candidates may not begin to petition until March 1, 2016. There is no law setting a start date for independent candidates. However, there is a … Continue reading
On June 29, 2015, the New Jersey legislature passed AB 4613, which provides that individuals known to New Jersey government will automatically be registered to vote, unless they opt out. New Jersey gives Governors a surprisingly long time to decide … Continue reading
The National Convergence Front of Guatemala was formed in 2008. In its first election, in 2011, it did not run a presidential candidate, but it had candidates for the national legislature. However, they only polled one-half of 1%, not enough … Continue reading