On July 31, Montana State Republican Chair proposed that the party hold a caucus on February 5 to choose delegates to the national convention. Erik Iverson’s plan must be approved by the State Central Committee and the National Committee, to … Continue reading
Richard Winger
The August 1 News & Observer (the largest newspaper in Raleigh, North Carolina) carries an editorial “The old college itch” which perpetuates the same thoughtless prejudice against minor parties that has been promulgated for decades. The editorial’s main point is … Continue reading
The Illinois legislature has extended the deadline for two election law bills, but only until August 4, Saturday. They are HB 1685 (National Popular Vote Plan for presidential elections) and HB 1752 (timid ballot access improvements). … Continue reading
On July 31, U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-Minnesota), Joe Lieberman (Independent Dem-Connecticut) and Lamar Alexander (R-Tennessee) said they will introduce a bill, to determine when presidential primaries and caucuses should be held. The bill has not yet been introduced. The … Continue reading
OKIES (Oklahoma Coalition of Independents), the parent group of Oklahomans for Ballot Access Reform (OBAR), is holding a meeting in Oklahoma City on Sunday, August 5, at 4 pm. The location is the Oklahoma City Downtown Library, 300 Park Ave., … Continue reading