Ralph Nader plans his own “Boston Marathon” on Saturday, October 25, in Massachusetts. He will make 26 campaign appearances (marathons are 26 miles long) in one day, from sunup until midnight, when he will end the day at the famous Alice’s Restaurant. The exact schedule hasn’t been set up yet.
On October 16, the Vermont Green Party submitted its final brief in the case to get Cynthia McKinney on the Vermont ballot. On October 17, the Vermont Attorney General notified the court that the state will not submit any response. A decision is likely on Monday, October 20.
On October 17, the Connecticut Libertarian Party submitted the final evidence in its ballot access lawsuit. The judge had already received a list of signatures deemed invalid by the town clerks, but which actually seem to be valid. But the judge wanted to see all the signatures. That meant the party needed to photocopy 2,000 two-sided pieces of paper, with one copy for the state and the other for the court. That voluminous evidence has now been submitted.
Although the Libertarian Party also has lawsuits relating to presidential ballot access pending in Maine and Oklahoma, they will not be decided until after the election. Also, the New Hampshire Libertarian lawsuit, arguing that the state is constitutionally required to permit substitution, will not be heard until after the election.
On October 17, “ThirdPartyTicket” sent this press release, clarifying the status of both proposed minor party/independent presidential debates, the live debate and the internet debate.
On October 17, “ThirdPartyTicket” sent this press release, clarifying the status of both proposed minor party/independent presidential debates, the live debate and the internet debate.
The ABC-TV show “20/20” takes a look at how federal and state campaign finance laws inhibit grassroots political activity. The show airs Friday evening, October 17, at 10 pm eastern time. See this article. Thanks to Rick Hasen’s electionlawblog for the link.
