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On Saturday, March 31, the Montana House passed SB 270 with only 5 “no” votes. It moves the petition deadline for independent candidates (for office other than president) from June to March.
Richard Winger
On April 2, the Maryland House passed SB634/HB148, the “National Popular Vote Plan.” Since the Governor has said he will sign it, it is extremely likely that Maryland will be the first state to have passed the plan. Of course … Continue reading
The Brennan Center for Justice, which has long been a friend of minor party and independent candidates, has become a foe, on the issue of equal public funding for candidates. Furthermore, the Brennan Center is mis-stating U.S. Supreme Court precedent … Continue reading
On Sunday, April 1, New Jersey’s Governor signed S2193, which moves the state’s presidential primary from June to February. Thanks to Tony Roza for this news.
The April 1 (Sunday) New York Times Book Review section has a review of Brian Doherty’s 700-page “Radicals for Capitalism”. The book is about the entire libertarian movement, including the Libertarian Party. The book was pubished in February 2007. Thanks … Continue reading