“Ballot Initiatives and the Future of Political Parties”
NPR’s Talk of the Nation yesterday discussed the primary initiatives in California and Washington.
Monthly Archives: October 2004
“California Scrambles to Prepare for Election”
A.P. offers this report.
District Court in Florida Issues Provisional Voting Ruling Stating that Provisional Votes Cast in “Wrong” Precinct Don’t Count
The A.P. story is here. So far, I have not been able to find the opinion on line. If someone sends it to me, I’ll post it.
This is a decision under HAVA. A similar claim brought under state… Continue reading
“Poll Monitors Brace for Nov. 2”
The Wall Street Journal offers this report, which begins: “Wisconsin Republicans are conducting background checks on roughly 100,000 newly registered voters and training more than 50,000 volunteers to monitor precincts on Election Day and lodge challenges against voters they… Continue reading
“‘Provisional’ Democracy”
The Wall Street Journal offers this editorial.
“Election disputes may wind up before Supreme Court, expert says”
Knight-Ridder offers this report.
“Florida, Ohio Try to Avoid Vote-Count Fiasco, Revamp Voting Machines”
Bloomberg offers this report.
“Voting and Counting”
Paul Krugman offers this oped.
“Polls Get Extra Security on Threats”
A.P. offers this report.
“A Fading Nader Factor?”
The Washington Post offers this report.
On Foxnews Tonight
I should be on Greta Van Susteren’s On the Record talking about potential post-election litigation. The show starts at 10 pm ET, and I should be on some time after 10:30. As always, these appearances are subject to last minute… Continue reading
“International Observer Team Urges Reforms in US Electoral Process”
Common Dreams offers this report.
Looking for My Views on the Potential for Post-Election Litigation?
I have been getting a large number of inquiries regarding the potential for post-election litigation. I have added a set of links on the right side of the blog to my recent Slate article on the topic, as well as… Continue reading
“Proposition 62 Would Squelch Innovation in State’s Politics”
Richard Winger wrote this oped in the San Jose Mercury News.