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Mass. Close To Allowing Senate Appointment To Replace Kennedy

Boston Globe | Matt Viser | Posted 11.16.2009 | Politics


Legislative leaders on Beacon Hill believe they have narrow majorities in both chambers to give Governor Deval Patrick the power to appoint an interim...

Encourage Democratic Choice in NYC

Bill de Blasio | Posted 08.28.2009 | New York


Bill de Blasio

I am running for Public Advocate because I want to provide a strong, independent voice in City Hall. And that starts with making sure that our basic democratic rights are protected.

Sotomayor Has Strong Record On Election Law

Ballot Access News | Posted 06.26.2009 | Home


On May 26, news reports revealed that President Barack Obama will choose Sonia Sotomayor for the David Souter seat on the U.S. Supreme Court. Judge S...

Starbucks' Election Bummer: Law Says Shop Must Provide Free Coffee For All

CNBC | Posted 12.05.2008 | Business


Starbucks promised to give every voter a free cup of coffee today. You didn't have to bring in any proof you actually voted. Apparently, some party p...

Republicans' Top Lawyer: G.O.P. Never Breaks Even "Spirit" of Election Laws

M.S. Bellows, Jr. | Posted 10.21.2008 | Home


M.S. Bellows, Jr.

In a press conference call Saturday morning, the Republican National Committee's chief counsel sweepingly denied that the Republican Party has engaged...

DNC: Investigate McCain For Election Law Violations

AP | Posted 06.25.2008 | Politics


WASHINGTON — Democratic Party officials plan to file a new lawsuit to compel federal regulators to investigate whether Sen. John McCain violated...