On March 23, a Public Policy Poll for president in the general election shows these results, when these three candidates are named: President Obama 46%, Mitt Romney 39%, Gary Johnson 7%, other or undecided 8%. See this story. … Continue reading
Richard Winger
According to this story, Buddy Roemer recently announced at a campaign event that he will name his vice-presidential running mate in the “near future” and that the choice will “shock, please and surprise” people. … Continue reading
On March 22, two bills to ease ballot access for minor parties advanced. The Nebraska Government, Military & Veterans Affairs sent LB 1035 to the floor. This ominbus election law bill includes the provision that when a party meets the … Continue reading
On March 14, the U.S. Justice Department approved Virginia’s new U.S. House districts. Therefore, HB 736 will not go into effect, and the congressional primary will be on June 12, not in August. HB 736 says the 2012 congressional primary … Continue reading
See this story, which says that not only has the Republican Party of Nebraska appealed the Bob Kerrey ballot access case to the State Supreme Court, but that the Chief Justice has tentatively ruled that the appeal cannot go forward. … Continue reading