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The Politico of November 12 has this interesting column about the idea that Ralph Nader could conceivably decide to run for U.S. Senate in Connecticut in 2010. Thanks to Darcy Richardson for the link. … Continue reading
Richard Winger
On November 13, President Obama formally announced that Bob Bauer will be the new counsel to the office of the President. Bauer is an expert on election law, especially campaign finance law, and has had a blog, www.moresoftmoneyhardlaw.com. He has … Continue reading
TheCalifornia Assembly seat, 72nd district, is currently vacant. The district is in northern Orange County and is considered safely Republican. On November 17, 2009, voters will all receive a blanket primary ballot that includes three Republicans, one Democrat, and one … Continue reading
On November 12, a lower state court judge in Wheeling, West Virginia, ruled that a city initiative to repeal the two-police-in-one-police-car law should not appear on the ballot. The circulators didn’t notarize the signatures. The local rule for initiatives is … Continue reading
On October 29, a 3-judge U.S. District Court in Washington, D.C., dismissed the case Rodearmel v Clinton, 1:09-cv-171. Here is the 12-page opinion. It says that the State Department foreign service officer who filed the lawsuit lacks standing. The U.S. … Continue reading