On October 18, four U.S. Senators introduced SJR 21, a proposed Constitutional amendment. It says, “Congress shall have power to regulate the raising and spending of money, including through setting limits, for campaigns for nomination for election to, or for … Continue reading
Richard Winger
Michigan requires petitions signed by one-half of 1% of either major party’s last presidential vote, for a candidate to qualify for the January 15 presidential primaries. The due date was October 23, 2007. Of course, this procedure only applies to … Continue reading
On October 18, a Democratic nominee for Rensselaer County legislature won a court decision that put him back on the November 2007 ballot. Robert Zinzow was nominated for the 4th district special election on September 16, by a meeting of … Continue reading
Only three presidential candidates have applied to the Federal Election Commission to receive primary season matching funds, as of October 23. They are John Edwards, John McCain and Tom Tancredo. The FEC has already certified eligibility for McCain and Tancredo, … Continue reading
Gary Wainwright, a registered member of the Louisiana Green Party, ran for New Orleans Criminal Court Judge on October 20, 2007. Party labels appeared on the ballot. Wainwright polled 6.0% in the 7-candidate race. Autumne Bankovic, another registered member of … Continue reading