On April 13, the Reform Party asked the 11th circuit to rehear part of its decision, in the case over whether the party must pay back $333,000 to the Federal Election Commission. The 11th circuit had refused to rule on … Continue reading
On April 13, a U.S. District Court in Missouri ruled that the U.S. Department of Justice made a legal error when it sued Missouri’s Secretary of State, under the “Motor Voter” Law of 1993. The United States sued Missouri Secretary … Continue reading
On April 15, the New Hampshire Libertarian Party held a state convention and nominated George Phillies for president. The national Libertarian Party won’t choose a presidential candidate until May 2008. Phillies is seeking the national nomination. Under the United States … Continue reading
For those interested in electoral politics and campaign finance law, consider reading the U.S. Supreme Court briefs in Federal Election Commission v Wisconsin Right to Life. There are 19 briefs so far, because there are so many amicus curiae briefs. … Continue reading
Two bills pending in the California legislature would set up discriminatory public funding for state candidates. AB 583, by Assemblymember Loni Hancock (D-Berkeley) applies to all state office. SB 536 by Senator Joe Simitian (D-Palo Alto) just applies to Insurance … Continue reading
