The Los Angeles Times has this op-ed, by former Republican Assembly leader Robert Naylor. Naylor argues against a proposal that California should abolish one of its state legislative chambers. … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: September 2009
Every month, the Gallup Organization releases a poll, asking voters if they identify as Republicans, as Democrats, or as others. If they respond “other”, they are asked if they lean toward either the Democratic or the Republican Party. Here are … Continue reading
On September 2, the District of Columbia Board of Elections transferred the case Libertarian Party v D.C. Board of Elections from the D.C. court system, to a U.S. District Court. The case is now civil action no. 09-5836, before Judge … Continue reading
On September 2, a Washington state Superior Court rejected a lawsuit brought to settle the validity of the Referendum-71 petition. The court said such a case can only be filed 5 days after the Secretary of State has certified a … Continue reading
The U.S. Court of Appeals, 9th circuit, will hear a case against Arizona’s policy of not permitting ex-felons to register to vote if they still owe fees, fines, or restitution, on October 19. The case is Coronado v Napolitano, 08-17567. … Continue reading
The U.S. Court of Appeals, 6th circuit, will hear oral arguments in Terrence Johnson v Bredesen, 08-6377, on October 13. UPDATE: it appears that no oral argument will be held in this case, and the October 13 is just the … Continue reading