On January 25, Slate published this analysis of the effects of Citizens United v FEC by law professor Nathaniel Persily, an expert on election law.
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On January 25, Slate published this analysis of the effects of Citizens United v FEC by law professor Nathaniel Persily, an expert on election law.
Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman announced on January 25 that he will not run for Governor of Nevada this year as an independent candidate. See this story. He said he would rather complete his term as Mayor of Las Vegas. He changed his registration from “Democratic” to “independent” last year. According to this story, a neutral poll had him at 33%, behind one likely Republican nominee but ahead of the likely Democratic nominee.
Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman announced on January 25 that he will not run for Governor of Nevada this year as an independent candidate. See this story. He said he would rather complete his term as Mayor of Las Vegas. He changed his registration from “Democratic” to “independent” last year. According to this story, a neutral poll had him at 33%, behind one likely Republican nominee but ahead of the likely Democratic nominee.
Burlington, Vermont, holds city elections in March, every year. The elections are partisan. The city has 13 city council members. Currently, Democrats hold 7 seats, Republicans hold 2, Progressives 2, there are 2 independents, and one vacancy.
Seven of the 14 seats are up in March 2010. The Progressive Party is running nominees for five of the seven seats. See the party’s blog, announcing the slate, here.