In some states, unqualified parties must circulate candidate petitions, to get themselves on the 2008 ballot. Many states permit unqualified parties to list stand-in candidates on the petition, for president and vice-president. That is useful, because it means the parties … Continue reading
Richard Winger
The U.S. Supreme Court will consider whether to hear Rogers v Cortez on Monday, September 24, 2007. This is the Court’s first day back from its summer vacation. Rogers v Cortes (which has also sometimes been known as Rogers v … Continue reading
On July 15, the faction of the Prohibition Party that does not recognize Earl Dodge as national chair, issued its convention call. The convention will be Sep. 13-14, 2007 at the Adams Mark Hotel, 2544 Executive Drive, Indianapolis In 46241, … Continue reading
On July 23, a Quinnipiac University poll was released for a proposed general election presidential race in Florida. It was conducted July 12-16 and included 1,106 sample members. With only Rudy Giuliani and Hillary Clinton in the mix, the results … Continue reading
The Libertarian Party National Committee met in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on July 21-22. The committee authorized spending national party funds to finish the South Dakota and Nebraska party petitions. Both states have severe winters, and it is considered practical to finish … Continue reading