The May 24 issue of the Canton, Ohio Repository has published this editorial, praising Ohio Secretary of State Jennifer Brunner for her regulations, cutting the number of signatures in half for new and minor parties.
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Dr. Jerome Corsi was interviewed on the Mark Dankof Radio Talk Show on May 23. Corsi says he is seriously considering seeking the Constitution Party presidential nomination. He says, if he were to seek and win the nomination, he would campaign on these six issues: (1) in favor of more secure borders; (2) in favor of a strong national defense force that is only used for defense of the U.S.; (3) for laws that punish employers who hire illegal aliens; (4) to abolish all social welfare for illegal aliens; (5) to promote energy independence; (6) a federal tax system that does not include personal income tax. Thanks to Third Party Watch for posting the link to the radio recording.
On May 23, the Oregon State Senate defeated SB 630 by a vote of 13-17. It would have imposed the “top-two” primary for all partisan elections except president. Proponents of this type of primary said they will now attempt another initiative petition to get the idea before the voters in November 2008.
On May 23, the Oregon State Senate defeated SB 630 by a vote of 13-17. It would have imposed the “top-two” primary for all partisan elections except president. Proponents of this type of primary said they will now attempt another initiative petition to get the idea before the voters in November 2008.
Today’s Houston Chronicle says the Texas legislature will almost certainly fail to pass HB 2017. That bill would move the primary for all office from March to February. It would also require new parties to notify the state that they intend to qualify in 2008, by October of 2007. Although that doesn’t harm parties that already exist, it violates the principle that the people should be free to form new parties in election years.