On May 18, the 9th circuit heard arguments in Porter v Jones, 06-55517. This case involves California’s attempt to criminalize “vote-trading” web pages. Back in 2000, a group of Gore supporters and Nader supporters jointly set up a web page. … Continue reading
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On May 9, the 9th circuit issued an opinion in Association of American Physicians & Surgeons v Brewer, over the constitutionality of Arizona’s Clean Elections Law. The 9th circuit said the case is moot. It had been filed in 2002 … Continue reading
When one telephones the Michigan Republican Party headquarters, the people who answer the phones say that Republican Party chair Saul Anuzis is not asking the Republican National Committee to bar Ron Paul from future presidential debates.
Before the South Dakota legislature adjourned this year, it passed HB1156, which makes it illegal for petition circulators to work, unless they are “residents” of South Dakota. The bill passed 67-1 in the House and 30-5 in the Senate, and … Continue reading
On May 17, Zogby Polls released results of a Republican presidential poll taken May 15 and 16. 500 Republicans in New Hampshire were sampled. The results: Romney 35%, Giuliani 19%, McCain 19%, undecided 11%, Fred Thompson 6%, Paul 3%, Hagel … Continue reading