There have been many stories in mass media outlets recently saying Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., can’t start getting on the ballot in many states until he chooses a vice-presidential running mate. These stories are inaccurate. Almost all states that expect … Continue reading
Bloomberg News has this article by writer Francis Wilkinson, saying the California top-two system has not achieved its goal of reducing polarization and boosting more moderate candidates. One error in the piece is the reference to Louisiana. Louisiana does not … Continue reading
On March 14, the Mississippi Senate passed SB 2770, a bill to restore the initiative process. The vote was 26-21. It says an initiative needs a popular vote of 66.67% in order to pass. It leaves open the question of … Continue reading
On March 14, No Labels said that it has formed a “Country Over Party Committee” that will recommend a presidential and a vice-presidential ticket. Then the party’s approximately 800 delegates will be asked if they approve of the ticket. The … Continue reading
On March 11, Harry Kresky died at the age of 79. He was a long-time ballot access attorney and a leading member of the New Alliance Party, which existed from 1982 until 1994. He was also a Board Member of … Continue reading
