On August 19, U.S. District Court Judge Christopher Cooper, an Obama appointee, issued a procedural ruling in Rufer v Federal Election Commission, and Republican National Committee v FEC. He sent both cases to the entire panel of full-time judges in … Continue reading
August 19 is the petition deadline for New York independent candidates, and the nominees of unqualified parties, for state office. Here is a link to the petitions filed for the November ballot. It seems likely that there will be seven … Continue reading
On August 19, Public Policy Polls released a poll for many Kansas statewide races. The U.S. Senate results are: Republican incumbent Pat Roberts 32%; Democrat Chad Taylor 25%; independent Greg Orman 23%; Libertarian Randall Batson 3%; undecided 17%. The gubernatorial … Continue reading
August 19 is the deadline for Alaska independent candidates, and the nominees of unqualified parties, to submit petitions. The Constitution Party is submitting approximately 4,400 for Governor and 4,300 for Lieutenant Governor. The requirement is 2,975. Assuming these petitions succeed, … Continue reading
Since 1951, Philadelphia has had a charter provision that says, “No officer of member of the Philadelphia Police or of the Fire Department shall pay or give any money or valuable thing or make any subscription or contribution, whether voluntary … Continue reading
