“Thoughts After the Election: Political ‘Reform’ on the Progressive Agenda”
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Monthly Archives: November 2006
Democrats Submit Name to President Bush for EAC Commissioner to Replace Commissioner Martinez
See this report on the expected nomination of Rosemary Rodriguez. I am very concerned that the new Republican nominee, Carolyn Hunter, could bring too much of a background in partisan politics to the office.
I don’t know anything yet… Continue reading
” Panel will appeal ruling on its redistricting maps”
AP offers this report from Arizona.
“Public campaign funds … when dinosaurs rise”
The LA Times offers this Q&A with Steve Hymon.
Keeping Up with the FL-13 Recount and Controversy?
Check out this page at the Sarasota Herald Tribune. See also District 13 power players fight for fairness in the Bradenton Herald about the lawyers involved in the case.
“Is Florida Ready for Democracy?”
David Dill has this must-read post on the Huffington Post.
” Minor parties hang on; But for some, just a slender thread keeps them on ballot”
The SF Chronicle offers this report.
“FEC Ruling on Voter Guides Sets Bad Precedent”
Brad Smith has written this Roll Call oped ($). I hope it will soon appear here without a subscription.… Continue reading
“Disputed Fla. Race Could Go to House”
Roll Call offers this report ($).
What a Difference a Majority Makes
In this Roll Call article, “‘Gang of 14’ Mulls Script for Next Act,” the following appears:
Though he supported the nuclear option at the time, Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) said, “In retrospect, I have to admit they served a… Continue reading
“Coalition seeks election probe”
The Boston Globe offers this report.
“A Better Way to Vote”
Bill Bradbury, Oregon’s Secretary of State, has written this Washington Post oped. I am far more skeptical than the Secretary that vote-by-mail is a good solution to U.S. voting problems.
“Buchanan wins District 13 recount; legal action looms”
The Herald Tribune offers this report. A snippet:
If Jennings’ campaign goes to court, they would likely push for a revote. Coffey said that judges have allowed for new elections in disputed mayoral elections in Miami, so there is… Continue reading
“Democrats Split on How Far to Go With Ethics Law”
The NY Times offers this report.