New York Assemblymember Michael Cusick (D-Staten Island) has introduced AB 9108. It moves the primary for state and local office from September to June, to match the date of the congressional primary. Unfortunately it would also move the deadline for … Continue reading
In 2007, Raymond Burrington died and left the Libertarian Party $217,000. The Federal Election Commission would not let the party have the money all at once. Instead, because the McCain-Feingold law limits the amount of money an individual can give … Continue reading
This Luntz Global Poll, released on January 28, suggests that Michael Bloomberg would be a formidable candidate if he ran as an independent, no matter who the major party nominees are. Thanks to several people for this link. … Continue reading
On January 27, the Constitution Party won its ballot access case, after the government of St. Louis County admitted that its ballot access law for county council is unconstitutional. The county law says only the two largest parties (as measured … Continue reading
Adam Dodek, a law professor at the University of Ottawa and an expert on the Canadian constitution, has this article showing that any citizen of Canada is eligible to become Prime Minister, regardless of his or her birthplace. Thanks to … Continue reading
