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

Conservative radio host Rush Limbaugh pledged his support of embattled Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt Thursday, saying he hopes Pruitt stays on the job despite pressure to resign over a series of allegations regarding ethics violations. … [Read more...] about Rush Defends Pruitt, Says Criticisms Are Politically Motivated

30 percent of rallygoers approve of Trump, while 70 percent disapprove. 40 percent of rallygoers are Democrats, 36 percent are independents, and 20 percent are Republicans. 29 percent of rallygoers had been to some college, and 27 percent graduated college. 23 percent had done post-grad work, while 21 percent had an education level of high school or less. 52 percent supported solely liberal causes. 12 percent supported only conservative positions. Women's rights were the issue that most marched about, the poll report said. … [Read more...] about Poll: 1 in 5 Americans Have Participated in Political Rallies