On August 8, the 9th circuit ruled 3-0 that the Veterans Administration is not violating the U.S. Constitution when it refuses to let political party representatives register voters inside VA hospitals and care facilities. Preminger v Peake, 08-15714. The decision … Continue reading
According to the West Virginia Secretary of State, petitions for Libertarian Party candidate Bob Barr fell short. He turned in 13,036 of the 15,118 required by state law. The Barr campaign website says a lawsuit will be filed on Tuesday … Continue reading
Although the ballot access chart does not have room for the parties that are qualifying for the ballot in fewer than half the states, the progress of these parties will be reported when information is available. The Party for Socialism … Continue reading
On August 8, the California Senate Appropriations Committee passed AB 583, which establishes a pilot project of public funding, but only for the Secretary of State’s race in the year 2014. The bill was amended to be funded by voluntary … Continue reading
On August 8, an independent candidate for the U.S. House filed a lawsuit against North Carolina’s procedures for independents for district office. The law requires a petition signed by 4% of the number of registered voters. That law is so … Continue reading
