The California Independent Voters Project has begun the steps to qualify a statewide initiative that would end public elections for political party office. The initiative would amend the California Constitution to abolish public elections for county central committee. About half … Continue reading
On June 26, the U.S. Supreme Court released its opinion in Hollingsworth v Perry, the California case over same-sex marriage. The entire discussion in this opinion is whether initiative proponents have standing to defend their initiative, if it passed and … Continue reading
Here is a link to unofficial U.S. Senate election returns from the June 25 Massachusetts election. The tentative totals are: Markey (Democrat) 640,461; Gomez (Republican) 521,688; Heos (Twelve Visions) 4,513. … Continue reading
On June 25, the California Assembly Elections Committee passed SB 213, which repeals all residency requirements for petitioners. The bill had already passed the State Senate. … Continue reading
On June 25, President Obama gave a speech outdoors at Georgetown University, on the subject of climate change. Near the end of the speech, at 52 minutes and 44 seconds, he said he is “willing to work with anybody, Democrats, … Continue reading
