On January 24, 2007, the Congressional Research Service issued a report saying HR 328, if enacted, would be unconstitutional. HR 328 is Eleanor Holmes Norton’s bill to give DC a voting member of the US House, plus another seat for … Continue reading
February 13 editions of major newspapers are reporting that legislative leaders in Alabama expect to move the Alabama presidential primary from February 5 to February 2. Also, New York legislative leaders are apparently in agreement on a plan to move … Continue reading
On February 22, the Nebraska Senate Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee will hear LB 460. This bill eliminates Nebraska’s presidential primary, which has always been held in May. Instead it would direct political parties to hold precinct caucuses in … Continue reading
The Green Party national committee has voted down a plan to revise the formula of how many national committeemembers each state should have. The plan, written by a special committee to wrestle with that issue, can be seen here. It … Continue reading
On February 13, the Idaho House State Affairs Committee voted to introduce a committee bill that would permit parties to close their primaries. Currently, Idaho has no registration by party. On primary election day, under current law, Idaho voters decide … Continue reading
