The Democratic Party seems no closer to solving the problem of how to give Florida and Michigan rank-and-file Democrats some input into the national convention. Even though federal taxpayers subsidize the two major party national conventions (over $16,000,000 apiece), and … Continue reading
According to this Miami Herald story, the Florida Democratic Party’s plan for a new presidential primary has many troubles. … Continue reading
On March 10, the U.S. Supreme Court docketed Schaefer v Lamone, 07-1143. The case arose in federal court in Maryland, against a state law that mandates candidates in primaries should be listed in alphabetical order. The plaintiff argues that equal … Continue reading
On March 12, Florida Democratic Party state chair Karen Thurman sent a proposal to various leaders of the national Democratic Party, the state Democratic party, and the Clinton and Obama campaigns. Her proposal is for a new presidential primary for … Continue reading
The Washington State House did not pass any of the National Popular Vote Plan bills, and it is now too late. SB 5628 has passed the Senate in February 2008, but it never made it through the House Rules Committee. … Continue reading
