“Why Biden Has a Narrower Path to the Presidency Than Trump, in 11 Maps”
Useful analysis of this year’s Electoral College battlegrounds by Doug Sosnick, arguing that Michigan, Arizona, and Nevada are most likely to be decisive.
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“Justices to Hear Obstruction Case That Could Bar Charges Against Trump”
Adam Liptak for the N.Y. Times. I haven’t studied this issue closely, but based on this (and other) reporting, I wouldn’t be surprised if the Supreme Court interpreted the relevant statute narrowly, with the consequences that two of the four… Continue reading
“New research finds Arizona GOP [voters] rejected Trump and MAGA candidates”
“California sues Huntington Beach over ‘blatantly and flatly illegal’ voter ID law”
“BREAKING: Supreme Court has DENIED cert for the case alleging that the Washington State Voting Rights Act is unconstitutional.”
From Ruth Greenwood on X.
“Three elections bills that could transform voting in Georgia awaiting governor’s signature”
More from the Savannah Morning News (also via Electionline).
“Voting rights lawsuit against Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger to begin Monday”
Savannah Morning News reports (via Electionline).
Tribalism prevails
Chris Sununu, a former leading anti-trumpet within the GOP, now falls in line by supporting Trump over Biden for the vote in November.
“Trump’s Criminal Trial to Begin in Manhattan With Jury Selection”
To Work in Ohio, Alaska’s “Final Four” Electoral System Needs Modification
New Common Ground Democracy essay: “Ohio’s partisan polarization is so severe that stronger medicine than Alaska’s new electoral reform is necessary to avoid the election of extreme candidates in the Buckeye State.” (The essay has details, including relevant data.)
Ohio Should Embrace Common Ground Democracy
New Common Ground Democracy column with this subtitle: “Ohio’s U.S. Senate race this year, as in 2022, illustrates how the current electoral system causes the defeat of the candidate whom a majority of voters prefer to each other candidate in… Continue reading
Can Congress Disqualify Trump After the Supreme Court’s Section 3 Ruling?
A Lawfare essay analyzing how best to read Trump v. Anderson for understanding its potential implications down the road. The piece delves deep into the details of both the per curiam and the separate opinion by the three liberals on… Continue reading
Arizona’s Especially Worthwhile Electoral Reform Effort
A new Common Ground Democracy essay with this subtitle: “A local group is pursuing a proposal that deserves nationwide recognition as well as success at home.”
ELB readers should be especially interested in following the development of this important effort.… Continue reading
Lawfare podcast on Trump v. Anderson
I was honored to be part of this deep dive into the details of the Court’s decisions and its implications going forward. Other participants were Quinta Jurecic and Roger Parloff of Lawfare and Gerald Magliocca, who has done such important… Continue reading