Politics

The new criteria, created with assistance from the nonprofit Center for Civic Design, also remove an old restriction limiting the length of candidates’ names and allow candidates to use nicknames and initials to help voters identify people who don’t go by their formal name. … [Read more...] about Virginia elections board tweaks ballot design, creates new complaint process for political ads

In total, including money paid by the foundation, Mercer probably spent about $30 million directly on political campaigns, and gave to political PACs and nonprofit groups and through his foundation. (The foundation is directed by his daughter Rebekah Mercer, who works closely with Mercer on political issues.) … [Read more...] about The amount Robert Mercer spent on politics in 2016 probably topped $30 million

"This event is the kick-off of our activism to get our community informed and ready to act and vote like crazy this 2018 election season," Preston Love Jr. said in a statement. … [Read more...] about North Omaha groups plan a political convention

"So Pruitt's not doing anything that hasn't been done," Limbaugh said. "I'm not saying that's an excuse to continue it. I'm saying this is a bogus series of charges. He's being singled out for doing something that has always been done because that's how they view the best way to go get the guy and discredit him, rather than to try to frighten people about what he's doing with the regulatory side of things. … [Read more...] about Rush Defends Pruitt, Says Criticisms Are Politically Motivated

46 percent marched for women's rights. 32 percent marched for the environment and energy issues. 30 percent marched in support of immigration issues. The poll also reported that 83 percent of rallygoers and protesters said they are certain that they will vote. … [Read more...] about Poll: 1 in 5 Americans Have Participated in Political Rallies