A Rasmussen Poll released on November 19 shows that if the election for Governor of California were being held now, no candidate has a majority, assuming the Democratic nominee is Jerry Brown and that the Republican nominee is Meg Whitman. … Continue reading
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On November 19, a Sacramento Superior Court ruled that a public funding measure that is set to be on the June 2010 ballot should remain on that ballot. To read the ruling, see here and then click on “Institute of … Continue reading
Mark McKinnon, writing at his blog Daily Beast, has this column explaining why he feels Mayor Michael Bloomberg could be a viable independent presidential candidate in 2012. Thanks to Nancy Hanks of the Hankster for the link. … Continue reading
On November 18, the Arizona Green Party sued to overturn an Arizona law that won’t let non-residents circulate petitions to recognize a new or previously unqualified political party. The party also sued over the deadline for such petitions, as applied … Continue reading
On November 19, Faye Coffield filed her rebuttal brief in the 11th circuit in Coffield v Handel, 09-13277. She is challenging the petition required for independent and minor party candidates for the U.S. House in Georgia. That procedure, obtaining 5% … Continue reading