In the Top Two Primary system in California, there is no party primary, only a Louisiana-style “jungle primary” in which all candidates compete for votes and the top two vote getters move on to the general election, regardless of political affiliation.…
Posts published in “Day: May 24, 2012”
American Independent Party Convention Postponed, Orly Taitz Endorses Laurie Roth
By Trent Hill on May 24, 2012 1:57 AM
The American Independent Party is the largest ballot-qualified party in California according to registration numbers. The party has stated its preference to have a presidential candidate on the ballot in 2012, but it is not at all clear what candidate the convention will choose.…
Detailed Analysis of Green Party Primary Race
By Trent Hill on May 24, 2012 12:23 AM
Over at Green Party Watch, they have published a very detailed report on the final leg of the race for the Green Party presidential nomination. Ronald Hardy clears up some of the numbers and highlights which states will actually be participating and where Barr’s strengths could be.…