Two of the five should be defeated, Numbers 14 and 15, because they undermine what little is left of an already weak two-party system that is the best means yet devised for obtaining public consent and holding elected officials accountable.
A bill approved by the state Senate would allow Californians who haven’t registered to vote, to do so on Election Day.
111th Congress Earmarks | OpenSecrets
his database in large part seeks to detail how the recipients of federal earmarks interact with the federal government through lobbying efforts and campaign contributions.
Flagstaff Tea Party Member Told to Cover Up Her Shirt by Poll Workers - Phoenix News - Valley Fever
A Flagstaff woman was told she would not be allowed to vote if she wears her Tea Party shirt to the polls.
Interest groups prepared to spend record amounts in 2010 elections
Nonpartisan Elections in New York City: Will It Make for Dumber Voters? - Metropolis - WSJ
The push for nonpartisan elections is back. But reformers better watch what they wish for: an academic study warns that nonpartisan elections create a less informed electorate, resulting in less competitive local elections.
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