Bob Barr will hold a press conference on May 12 at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. It seems likely he will make a formal declaration that he is seeking the Libertarian presidential nomination. Thanks to Third Party Watch.
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On May 7, the Michigan Democratic Party chose a delegation of 69 Clinton delegates and 59 Obama delegates, and hopes that the Democratic National Committee will now agree to seat the Michigan delegation. Thanks to Thomas Jones for this news. Here is a news story.
On Saturday, May 3, the Vermont legislature adjourned for the year. In a surprise move, legislative leaders said they won’t bring the legislature back for a day in June to consider whether to override any vetoes. Governor Jim Douglas may or may not sign the National Popular Vote Plan bill, SB 270. He may let it become law without his signature. He must decide by the end of the day, Friday, May 9.
On Saturday, May 3, the Vermont legislature adjourned for the year. In a surprise move, legislative leaders said they won’t bring the legislature back for a day in June to consider whether to override any vetoes. Governor Jim Douglas may or may not sign the National Popular Vote Plan bill, SB 270. He may let it become law without his signature. He must decide by the end of the day, Friday, May 9.
Seven of Florida’s 25 U.S. House seats will have an independent candidate on the ballot in November. There have never before been this many U.S. House races in that state with an independent candidate on the ballot. Florida had extremely stringent petition requirements for independents and minor party candidates before 1999.
One of the independent candidates is a former Democratic state legislator, Ben Graber. He is running in the 19th district against incumbent Democrat Robert Wexler. Here is Graber’s webpage. Wexler usually has no opponents.
Another of the independent candidates for Congress is Burt Saunders, who is now a Republican State Senator. Saunders is running in the 19th district (Naples). Here is his webpage.
Democrats are running someone in all 25 districts. No Republicans are running in the 3rd, 17th, and 20th districts. Thanks to ThirdPartyWatch for the news about Burt Saunders and Ben Graber.