Category Archives: political parties

“Nonpartisan Primaries Face Test in California”

June 3, 2012, 8:53 pmpolitical parties, primariesRick Hasen

NYT: “This year will be the first test of a new kind of election aimed at breaking the partisan gridlock that has seized Congress and state legislatures all over the country. When the change was presented to California voters… Continue reading

“When party affiliation could be a liability, campaign ads focus on the personal”

June 3, 2012, 6:54 pmcampaigns, political partiesRick Hasen

WaPo reports.

CA Support for Top Two Primary

May 23, 2012, 9:09 pmpolitical parties, primariesRick Hasen

From the new PPIC poll: Independents More Likely To Support Top-two Primary Californians will experience a big change this primary election with the advent of the top-two system, approved by voters in 2010. All voters now get a single ballot… Continue reading

Synopsis: Justice Stevens Talks About Bush v. Gore Remedy, Equal Protection, and Partisan Gerrymandering

May 21, 2012, 3:41 pmBush v. Gore reflections, political parties, redistricting, Supreme CourtRick Hasen

You can watch the video address to the American Law Institute via CSPAN. Here is a brief synopsis. He began by describing the facts of Bush v. Gore, focusing heavily on “dimpled chad” and “hanging chads.” He then criticizes some… Continue reading

New CRS Report on Presidential Nominating Process

May 15, 2012, 8:16 pmpolitical parties, primariesRick Hasen

The presidential nominating process and the national party conventions, 2012: Frequently asked questions (May 14)

“Democrats’ Fund Taps Corporate Donors for Convention”

May 11, 2012, 10:11 pmcampaign finance, political partiesRick Hasen

WSJ: “Democrats have trumpeted their ban on corporate donations to their national convention this summer, saying that it shows they are free from the influence of special interests. But through a special fund, convention planners are accepting millions of dollars… Continue reading