15
May
Ranked-choice voting works. Get used to it.
One way out of our political dysfunction.Source: Ranked-choice voting works. Get used to it....
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15
May
Gavin Newsom Attempts to Bribe Away His Poor Record
Before the California state capitol was barricaded in a pandemic-induced frenzy, the occasional visitor to the senate chamber would notice the body’s motto above the dais: “Senaturis Est Civitatis Libertateum Tueri.Source: Gavin Newsom Attempts to Bribe Away His Poor Record...
13
May
Newsom recall rival Kevin Faulconer proposes eliminating state income tax for some Californians
Republican gubernatorial candidate Kevin Faulconer plans to unveil a tax plan on Wednesday that would eliminate state income tax for individuals who make less than $50,000 and families that earn less than $100,000. Faulconer, 54, who is running in the recall election to replace Gov.Source: Newsom recall rival Kevin Faulconer proposes eliminating state income tax for some Californians...
12
May
Trump 2020 Election Lawsuits Lead to Requests to Discipline Lawyers
Courts, licensing bodies consider whether attorneys abused the legal system in challenging vote resultsSource: Trump 2020 Election Lawsuits Lead to Requests to Discipline Lawyers...
12
May
After Facing Numerous Recall Attempts, Democratic Lawmakers Want To Change Rules
As voters have installed Democrats in the state's top offices, conservative activists have increasingly turned to recalls to reverse the blue tide. Gov. Jared Polis has been the target of two recall efforts, although neither turned in enough signatures to force an election.Source: After Facing Numerous Recall Attempts, Democratic Lawmakers Want To Change Rules...
12
May
Watch Live: Senate committee holds markup on voting and elections bill
Washington — The Senate Rules Committee is considering amendments on Tuesday to S.1, the For the People Act, a massive voting and elections bill that Democrats claim is necessary to counter new voting restrictions being considered by multiple states.Source: Watch Live: Senate committee holds markup on voting and elections bill...
11
May
Senate poised for all-day brawl over sweeping elections bill
Senators are set for a high-stakes battle over one of Democrats’ biggest priorities that could have repercussions not only for the 2022 midterm election but the Senate itself.Source: Senate poised for all-day brawl over sweeping elections bill...
07
May
F.E.C. Drops Case Reviewing Trump Hush-Money Payments to Women
The case had examined whether Donald Trump violated election law with a $130,000 payment shortly before the 2016 election to a pornographic-film actress by his personal lawyer, Michael Cohen.Source: F.E.C. Drops Case Reviewing Trump Hush-Money Payments to Women...
06
May
Liz Cheney, Mitt Romney and the last stand of Republican royalty
It says something about the GOP that so many of the party's Trump resisters are the scions of political families. This is a party that has lost its intellectual energy.Source: Liz Cheney, Mitt Romney and the last stand of Republican royalty...
05
May
Retirements, redistricting and Texas surprise squeeze House Democratic majority
The special election lockout in Texas, coupled with retirement and redistricting news, highlighted just how hard 2022 will be for House Democrats.Source: Retirements, redistricting and Texas surprise squeeze House Democratic majority...