The Albany Times-Union has this editorial, saying that Howie Hawkins, Green Party candidate for Governor of New York, should be allowed to debate Andrew Cuomo and the Republican nominee for Governor of New York, Rob Astorino. The editorial writer seems … Continue reading
On June 2, the Ninth Circuit heard oral arguments in Raymond v Fenumiai, 13-35090, over Alaska’s ban on out-of-state petition circulators. The U.S. District Court had said the plaintiff, who wants to work on Alaska initiatives but who doesn’t live … Continue reading
On May 30, the Florida officials and consultants who had asked the U.S. Supreme Court for a stay in League of Women Voters of Florida v State withdrew their request. The Florida Supreme Court had ruled that internal communications between … Continue reading
Darth Jeff has this analysis in the June 1 Daily Kos, of the 2012 California top-two experience. His clear charts show the large difference between the electorate in June, and the electorate in November. Almost 2.5 times as many people … Continue reading
On June 2, the U.S. Supreme Court agreed to hear Alabama Legislative Black Caucus v State, 13-895, and its companion case, Alabama Democratic Conference v Alabama, 13-1138. The issue is the 2011 redistricting carried out by the Alabama legislature, for … Continue reading
