The 5th circuit will hear oral arguments in Mississippi Democratic Party v Barbour on March 6. This is the case in which the Democratic Party seeks to prevent non-members from voting in its primaries. The party mostly won the case … Continue reading
The Michigan Circuit Court in Grand Rapids will hold a hearing in Ebbers v Secretary of State on February 5, Tuesday. This is the case over whether recall petitions may be circulated by someone who doesn’t live in the jurisdiction … Continue reading
In a minority of states, there is no procedure for an unqualified party to circulate a petition to simply qualify the party. Instead, in these “bad” states, unqualified parties must list candidates on a petition, and get on the ballot … Continue reading
The nation is waiting for the U.S. Supreme Court decision on Indiana’s law requiring government Photo-ID for voters at the polls. The New York Times of February 3 ran this important op-ed by former President Jimmy Carter and James A. … Continue reading
This story ran in the Washington Post on February 3, and seems to suggest that Mayor Mike Bloomberg would still be likely to run as an independent presidential candidate if McCain fails to wrap up the Republican nomination soon. Thanks … Continue reading
