Defenders of the California “top-two open primary” frequently say that their idea would help minor parties. To bolster this argument, they frequently assert that if “top-two” were in effect, Greens would be likely to place first or second in San … Continue reading
Richard Winger
A new web page, www.savevoterchoice.com, has been set up to publicize some arguments against the measure, which will be voted on by the voters on June 8, 2010. See it here. The web page does not mention some of the … Continue reading
Free and Equal is hosting an Illinois gubernatorial debate at 7 p.m. on January 27. The event is at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, 5807 S. Woodlawn Avenue, Chicago. The primaries for the Democratic, Republican, and Green … Continue reading
The city council of Beckley, West Virginia, has voted to ask city voters if they wish to switch from partisan elections to non-partisan elections. The voters will decide in May, 2010. See this story. … Continue reading
USA Today has this article about pending lawsuits on the constitutionality of campaign finance laws. However, the article does not mention Unity08 v Federal Election Commission, which could have an opinion any day now. The issue in that case is … Continue reading