Monthly Archives: June 2009

In memory.

June 23, 2009
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On a personal note, I am saddened to learn of the passing of a friend, Phyllis Busansky, Hillsborough County Supervisor of Elections.

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Latest on the Supreme Court and the Voting Rights Act

June 23, 2009
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A large number of interesting pieces on yesterday’s Supreme Court decision on Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act. Here’s a few interesting ones:  Washington Post The Hill NYTimes Washington Times While the majority of the Supreme Court did not rule on the constitutionality  of Section 5, it did open the door to more...

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New Voting Rights Act opinion released

June 22, 2009
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The U.S. Supreme Court has released its much awaited opinion regarding Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act, apparently side-stepping the question of whether Section 5 is constitutional.  I’m still looking at it, but wanted to make the link available.

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