On December 20, the Democratic National Committee announced that party-sponsored presidential debates for the 2020 Democratic nomination will start in June 2019. See this story. There will be at least 12 debates, running through April 2020. … Continue reading
On December 19, the ex-felons who had been challenging Florida’s arbitrary procedures for getting permission from the Governor to restore their voting rights filed a brief in Hand v Scott, 18-11388. They argue that their lawsuit is now completely moot, … Continue reading
On December 19, Ohio Governor John Kasich said he couldn’t win the 2020 Republican nomination against President Trump, and therefore he would stay out of Republican primaries. He appears to still be open to running as an independent in 2020, … Continue reading
Oklahoma State Senator J. J. Dossett (D-Owasso) has introduced SB 51 into the 2019 legislative session. It eliminates the straight-ticket device. … Continue reading
Kansas State Senator Dinah Sykes, and Representative Stephanie Clayton, have announced that they have changed their registration from Republican to Democratic. See this story. Another Kansas State Senator took the same action a few weeks ago. Thanks to Political Wire … Continue reading
