On June 5, the U.S. Senate defeated an amendment to the Immigration bill that would have required states to turn away voters from the polls, unless those voters presented a government-issued photo ID. The vote was 52-41. Thanks to Rick … Continue reading
Richard Winger
The nation has now seen 4 presidential debates on national television this year. Two Republican debates each had 10 candidates; two Democratic debates each had 8 candidates. The June 5 debate was two hours long. These debates are successful. They … Continue reading
On the evening of June 4, Congressman Ron Paul was on “The Daily Show” with host Jon Stewart. Stewart asked Paul about his choice to run for president as a Republican instead of any alternate path. Paul said, “I ran … Continue reading
On June 4, the California Assembly Republican leader, Assemblyman Mike Villines, introduced ACA 4. It would provide that congressional and legislative district boundaries should be drawn by an independent Citizens Commission. The members would be selected randomly from the ranks … Continue reading
On May 31, the California Assembly Appropriations Committee passed AB 583. It sets up a discriminatory public funding program for state elections. It will probably receive a vote on the Assembly floor on Wednesday, June 6. … Continue reading