On September 25, the 10th circuit held oral arguments in Yes on Term Limits v Savage, 07-6233. The three judges were Michael R. Murphy (a Clinton appointee), Monroe G. McKay (a Carter appointee), and Michael McConnell (a Bush Jr. appointee). … Continue reading
September 25 is a day with three important ballot access hearings. The 10th circuit will hear Yes on Term Limits v Savage, to determine if the U.S. Constitution permits states to criminalize out-of-state initiative petition circulators. The 7th circuit will … Continue reading
The Working Families Party, which started out in 1998 as a party only in New York state, has been expanding into other states. This year it has candidates for partisan office for the first time in Oregon and Delaware. It … Continue reading
On September 24, New York Republican Party attempts to place Vito Fossella on the November ballot as their nominee for U.S. House, 13th district, came to nothing. The Republican primary earlier this month had been won by Robert A. Straniere. … Continue reading
On September 24, Senator John McCain suggested that the first presidential debate (set for Friday, September 26) be postponed until Congress has dealt with the fiscal emergency. See this story. Thanks to Rick Hasen’s ElectionLawBlog for the link. … Continue reading
