North Carolina Ballot Access Trial

May 5th, 2008

On May 5, the first day of the North Carolina ballot access trial was held in state court in Raleigh. The hearing will also take most or all of May 6. The first day heard evidence from three Libertarian activists and one Green activist. The judge seemed very interested in the testimony. The state’s cross-examination seemed aimed at belittling the size of both the Libertarian and Green Parties. Here is an article from the Greensboro News & Record.

6 Responses to “North Carolina Ballot Access Trial”

  1. Demo Rep Says:
    May 5th, 2008 at 4:47 pm

    Any genius lawyers for the plaintiffs able to note that SEPARATE IS NOT EQUAL — Brown v. Bd of Ed 1954 ???

  2. will bates Says:
    May 5th, 2008 at 5:03 pm

    this could be a great victory for freedom at the ballot box.

  3. Trent Hill Says:
    May 5th, 2008 at 5:29 pm

    If we overturn NC–i’ll be ecstatic.

  4. Glenn Brown Says:
    May 5th, 2008 at 5:35 pm

    Too Bad the Constitution Party can’t seem to get state leaders, who will attend such court actions.

  5. Brian Bittner Says:
    May 5th, 2008 at 6:49 pm

    Help the Green Party get on the ballot in North Carolina and across the nation!

    Donate at http://www.tinyurl.com/6pnrr4/
    Find out more at http://www.gp.org

  6. Tom Howe Says:
    May 6th, 2008 at 3:02 am

    Here in NC, the Libertarians are paying private attorneys. The Greens worked a deal with the ACLU for free representation.

    Meanwhile, the LPNC is razor close to finishing our petitioning, with its $120,000 plus cost, so the attorney’s fees are eating us alive. Anyone who could send a few bucks our way would be much appreciated. Click the name, above.