Posted at Ballot Access News
On November 13, Arizona filed a brief with the U.S. Supreme Court, asking the Court to hear Nader v Brewer (which is now called Brewer v Nader). The Court hasn’t assigned the case number yet. The issues are (1) whether early June is too early for independent presidential candidate petitions to be due; (2) whether states may make it illegal for out-of-state residents to circulate an independent presidential petition.
I actually hope that this case makes it to the Supreme Court but that they rule in Nader’s favor, of course. It would be interesting to see if Nader provides the oral arguement on his own behalf.
Here’s hoping they refuse to hear the case or shoot Arizona down.
This is a great opportunity to open up ballot access. This is a good example to debunk the false notion that Ralph’s runs for president have no lasting effect.
Let’s hope that this decision holds. A victory for Nader here is a victory for all third parties and independent candidates.
Hopefully they’ll throw it out.