The Hill has this article about the North Carolina legislature’s struggle with the Governor over makeup of the State Election Board, and also another struggle over judicial appointments. On August 27 the legislature will probably finalize the wording of the … Continue reading
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ABC News writer Roey Hadar has this revealing article on how Florida Governors have utter discretion to decide which ex-felons may have their voting rights restored, and which may not. He uses an example of an applicant who had voted … Continue reading
Iowa held its primaries June 5, and no Republican filed for Attorney General. Now, though, some Iowa Republicans want to get a candidate on the November ballot. They are attempting to complete an independent petition for Patrick Anderson. See this … Continue reading
On August 25, the Democratic National Committee changed some national party rules. Superdelegates will no longer be able to vote for president on the first ballot at national presidential conventions. See this story. This is a victory for the Bernie … Continue reading
On August 22, a Connecticut state trial court ruled that the Waterbury-based faction of the Independent Party includes the true state party officers. The opposing faction, the Danbury-based group, plans to appeal. See this story. The Waterbury faction tends to … Continue reading