The deadline for presidential candidates to file in the Illinois Green Party, and the Illinois Democratic Party, had been in early November. Challenges to the petitions of all Green and all Democratic presidential candidates had been filed. However, all challenges … Continue reading
This December 6 Los Angeles Times article provides the latest on the Republican initiative to let each California U.S. House district choose its own presidential elector. … Continue reading
As noted below, Florida Democratic U.S. Senator Bill Nelson lost his lawsuit against the Democratic National Committee on December 5, on the issue of Florida voters having no representation in the process by which the Democratic Party chooses its presidential … Continue reading
On December 5, U.S. District Court Judge Robert Hinkle upheld the Democratic National Committee’s right to deprive Florida Democrats of any delegates to the national convention. The judge ruled immediately after the hearing. The case is Nelson v Dean, northern … Continue reading
On December 5, at 5 pm central time, filing closed for Republicans running in the Illinois presidential primary. Candidates needed 3,000 signatures. The Illinois State Board of Elections web site shows that the following Republicans filed: Rudy Giuliani, Mike Huckabee, … Continue reading
