The Socialist Party held its biannual national convention in Newark, New Jersey, October 9-11. New national officers were chosen. The two new national co-chairs are William A. Wharton of New York and Andrea Pason of New Jersey. See the Socialist … Continue reading
Siena Research Institute released poll results on October 15 for the U.S. House special election, 23rd district, in New York. The election is November 3, 2009. It shows Bill Owens, Democrat, with 33%; Dede Scozzafava, Republican, 29%; Doug Hoffman, Conservative, … Continue reading
According to this Los Angeles Times story, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger of California raised tens of thousands of donations for his political causes, including the “top-two” measure that will be on the ballot in June 2010, during September. Also during September, … Continue reading
On October 15, the U.S. Court of Appeals, D.C. Circuit, heard oral arguments in Unity08 v Federal Election Commission, no. 08-5526. The issue is whether the Federal Election Commission was wrong when it told Unity08 during 2006 that no one … Continue reading
On October 15, the 9th Circuit issued a one-paragraph order in Doe v Reed, 09-35818, giving the Washington Secretary of State’s office authority to release the names and addresses of people who signed the R-71 Referendum petition. The order says, … Continue reading
