Contrary to the blog posting made here earlier today, the Maine fusion bill is making headway. LD 1799 would legalize fusion, and it passed the House Committee on February 27. It is likely to pass the House very soon. Every … Continue reading
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In 2007, the Hawaii legislature passed SB 1956, the National Popular Vote Plan, but the Governor vetoed it. In 2008, new bills have been introduced in both houses, and have passed all committees in both houses. The new bills are … Continue reading
The official results in the Massachusetts Green presidential primary are: Ralph Nader 744 Cynthia McKinney 474 Kat Swift 60 Jared Ball 42 Kent Mesplay 39 Elaine Brown 38 No Preference 194 write-ins 273 blank 77 Thanks to Michael Richardson for … Continue reading
Matt Gonzalez, running mate with Ralph Nader this year, announced that he has changed his registration from “Green” to “Independent”. He said this was to help get on the ballot as an independent candidate for vice-president in Oregon, Idaho, and … Continue reading
A bill has been introduced in South Carolina to set up an Instant-Runoff Voting pilot project, somewhere in the state. The city or county chosen would use IRV in elections for its own officers. The bill is HB 4409, and … Continue reading