On October 22, U.S. District Court Judge David Nuffer ruled against the Republican and Constitution Parties over trademark issues. Utah Republican Party v Herbert, 2:14cv-876. The two parties had argued that the federal Lanham Act, which deals with trademark protection, … Continue reading
Rob Richie has this piece in the Washington Post, advocating an end to single member districts for U.S. House. Thanks to Rick Hasen for the link. The article also reveals that a bill will be introduced in Congress next year … Continue reading
On September 23, 2016, the Commission on Presidential Debates announced the dates and cities for the general election presidential debates. At that time it said, “The CPD will announce candidate selection criteria in the near future.” See the CPD site … Continue reading
Former U.S. House Republican Majority Leader Eric Cantor was recently interviewed about his 2014 primary loss in Virginia. He says he won a majority of the votes cast by Republicans, but says he lost because Democrats chose to vote in … Continue reading
New Jersey is holding elections for state legislature and county and local office on November 3, 2015. Only on October 22 did a state court determine which candidates will be on the ballot for Fairfield Township Committee, a partisan office. … Continue reading
