Vox has this story, saying that Donald Trump could not run in Michigan outside the major parties in November if he had first been on the Michigan presidential primary ballot. The story is incorrect. Michigan does not bar independent presidential … Continue reading
On August 10, Kentucky independent candidate Drew Curtis submitted approximately 10,000 signatures. He needs 5,000 valid to be on the ballot for Governor of Kentucky. The election is November 3, 2015. UPDATE: the Secretary of State’s office has already determined … Continue reading
On August 10, ABC News broadcast this story, saying a senior advisor to Donald Trump has said that Trump is considering soon making a pledge that he will not run for President outside the Republican Party. The story also says … Continue reading
The New York Times has a story on Donald Trump’s past political activity involving presidential elections. It mentions that Gary Johnson was on the ballot in 48 states in November 2012. Many otherwise well-informed politics reporters in recent weeks have … Continue reading
Veteran politics reporter Dick Meyer here writes that the U.S. badly needs a three-party system. Thanks to John Carey for the link. … Continue reading
