On January 7, the Wisconsin government committee on presidential primary nominations announced the names of 14 Democrats and one Republican who will appear automatically on the presidential primary ballots. Anyone not listed must petition to be on a presidential primary … Continue reading
The Ohio Secretary of State’s web page has this list of presidential primary candidates, and also an explanation that Bill Weld was removed from the Republican ballot, and John Delaney was removed from the Democratic ballot, because of paperwork errors. … Continue reading
On January 7, the Seventh Circuit heard oral argument in Gill v Scholz, 19-1125. The three judges are Michael Brennan, Michael Scudder, and Amy J. St. Eve. The issue is the petition requirement for independent candidates for U.S. House, 5% … Continue reading
Brian Doherty of Reason Magazine has this interview with Lincoln Chafee. … Continue reading
Last month George Will had this op-ed published in many newspapers. It says that clearly the U.S. Constitution does not permit the states to tell presidential electors whom to vote for. The U.S. Supreme Court has the two “faithless electors” … Continue reading
