Here is a summary of U.S. Senator Bill Nelson’s speech to the Florida Senate on March 27. In the speech, he said he will soon introduce federal legislation, and a proposed constitutional amendment, to do these things: abolish the Electoral … Continue reading
On April 4, Vermont Governor James Douglas, a Republican, vetoed SB 108, which would have provided that Vermont use Instant-Runoff voting in congressional general elections. Thanks to Rob Richie for the news. … Continue reading
Here is Ralph Nader’s response brief, in his lawsuit against the Democratic National Committee now pending in U.S. District Court in the District of Columbia. Nader is arguing that the case should not be dismissed on summary judgment, and that … Continue reading
An earlier post noted that the Kansas House had passed a bill setting up a presidential primary in 2012 (Kansas had been one of 10 states this year with caucuses instead of a presidential primary). The 2012 presidential primary bill … Continue reading
On April 3, the 11th circuit voted 2-1 to let Florida continue to use a restrictive voter registration law that was passed in 2005. The decision does not say that the Florida law is legal or constitutional, but it says … Continue reading
