On June 30, U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) at a press conference said it is “ridiculous” for debate sponsors to use poll results to decide who may participate in debates. See this story. One wonders if he would express … Continue reading
Richard Winger
A California non-profit 501(c)(3) organization called “Innovate Your State” has set up a “Fix California Challenge”, in which California voters are able to read about, comment upon, and vote for, ideas to improve California government. One of the proposals is … Continue reading
Jill Stein, the Green Party nominee for president in 2012, received primary season matching funds on August 28, 2012. The funds were helpful to Green Party ballot access costs and other campaign expenses, but they would have been more helpful … Continue reading
The Argus Leader of Sioux Falls, the largest newspaper in South Dakota, has this story about the referendum drive that attacks SB 69. SB 69, signed into law earlier this year, made restrictive changes for ballot access. As a result … Continue reading
Kentucky holds a gubernatorial election on November 3, 2015. The Republican nominee is Matt Bevin. According to this story, some time ago Bevin told various people that he voted for Michael Peroutka for President in 2004. Peroutka was the Constitution … Continue reading