On November 24, Politico published this story by Ben Smith, about independent voters (he calls them “Perot voters”) who seem unhappy with all the leading presidential candidates so far this year. Thanks to Jack Dean for the referral. … Continue reading
In 1982, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that campaign finance disclosure laws are unconstitutional, if they are applied to minor parties whose members and supporters will be harassed if their identities are known. The Socialist Workers Party won this case. … Continue reading
Here is a Michigan newspaper story that reveals that county elections officials are not yet printing presidential primary ballots, because they can’t be printed until they are designed and then approved by each candidate whose name will be on that … Continue reading
The Massachusetts legislature adjourned for the year on November 21, and didn’t pass the National Popular Vote Plan, HB 678. However, Massachusetts has two-year legislative sessions, so the bill will get a House vote early in 2008. It has passed … Continue reading
Previous posts of November 7 and November 9 listed minor party members who had been elected to both partisan and non-partisan office on November 6, 2007. Those posts did not provide a complete listing, however. Additional winners are: Constitution Party: … Continue reading
