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Canada’s election administration office has granted qualified political party status to the Pirate Party. The Pirate Party started in Sweden some years ago, but is spreading to other countries. See this story. … Continue reading
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Spiegel, the English-language version of the famous German news magazine, has this article about Nick Clegg, leader of the British Liberal Democratic Party. Thanks to Gene Berkman for the link. The headline of the story, about the possible destruction of … Continue reading
In a few days, a lawsuit will be filed in federal court in New York state to force the state to hold a special election to fill the vacant U.S. House seat, 29th district. Congressman Eric Massa resigned in March. … Continue reading
Mark Colvin of the Australian Broadcasting Company has this interesting article about that rare event, the death (or, at least, decline into minor party status) of major political parties. Thanks to Sam Harley for the link. One odd coincidence mentioned … Continue reading
The Independent Party of Connecticut has chosen Tom Marsh to run for Governor this year. He is an elected Selectman in Chester. Marsh was elected as a Republican, but has now switched his registration to show membership in the Independent … Continue reading