Category Archives: campaigns
“Judge doubts Miss. challenge can be decided by Nov. 4”
The latest on #MSSEN.
“The Kochs’ Plan to Beat Harry Reid”
“Yay, Democracy”
Ben Jacobs profiles the potential Democratic nominee for the Montana U.S. Senate election, to replace Sen. Walsh. The candidate has a position so far on campaign finance reform but not Iraq.
“Cuomo campaign files Teachout appeal”
In Longshot Bid, McDaniel Files Judicial Complaint Asking to Be Declared Winner of #MSSEN Race
You can read the 8 page complaint at this link. The complaint essentially incorporates McDaniel’s 243-page complaint filed with the MS Republican Party into the complaint. He asks for votes from Hinds County and elsewhere to be thrown out,… Continue reading
“The Obscure Kentucky Contests That Could Alter Rand Paul’s 2016 Plans”
National Journal: “It’s small-town American politics with big-time national consequences for a top 2016 prospect: Rand Paul. This race, along with a handful of others across Kentucky, could determine whether or not Paul is allowed to run for president… Continue reading
“Rare Spotlight on Rural Hawaii After Storm Leaves Election Cliffhanger”
Ian Lovett writes a fascinating report for the NYT.
“‘Stop Common Core’ Ballot Line Picks Up Steam”
AP: “More than 62,000 New York residents have signed on to an effort to create a new “Stop Common Core” ballot line to allow voters to voice their concerns about the state’s new education standards.”
#MSSEN Theater of the Absurd
Clarion-Ledger: Fielder: I was paid, but not to lie like Hood said
“Midterms Give Parties Chance for Sweeping Control of States”
“Despite Failure, Campaign to Oust Tennessee Justices Keeps Conservatives Hopeful”
NYT reports. See also Kenneth Jost, In Tennessee, Justices Win by Playing Game.
“Hawaii Primary Results: Hurricane Iselle Delays Force Brian Schatz, Colleen Hanabusa to Wait”
Roll Call:
The Democratic primary between Hawaii Sen. Brian Schatz and Rep. Colleen Hanabusa was too close to call early Sunday morning, and the race may not be decided for days.
Voting in two precincts on the Big Island,… Continue reading
“Tennesseans vote to retain Supreme Court justices”
The Tennessean:
in a major defeat for Lt. Gov. Ron Ramsey, voters on Thursday voted to keep all three Tennessee Supreme Court justices in retention elections.
Chief Justice Gary Wade and Justices Connie Clark and Sharon Lee all survived to… Continue reading