Frontloading HQ has this interesting blog post about the failure, so far, of the North Carolina House to vote on HB 373. This is the bill that moves the North Carolina presidential primary from February to March. If no such … Continue reading
This interesting article at U.S. Politics blog explains the law on which presidential candidates get Secret Service protection. It is significant that the candidate must be seeking the nomination of a party that got at least 10% of the vote … Continue reading
The Institute of Governmental Studies has an all-day symposium on Wednesday, September 2, at 109 Moses Hall on the campus of the University of California at Berkeley. Here is the schedule. Note especially the 2 p.m. panel on third political … Continue reading
Here is a newspaper story about the oral argument on August 25 in Montgomery, Alabama, over the state’s legislative districts. The case is Alabama Legislative Black Caucus v Alabama. … Continue reading
The Observer-Reporter, daily newspaper in Washington, Pennsylvania, has this editorial, calling for easier ballot access for minor parties and independent candidates in Pennsylvania. The editorial criticizes the state government for saying it will appeal the ballot access victory won last … Continue reading
