Bearing Drift
Bearing Drift has been providing an online conservative voice in Virginia politics since 2004. The name describes relative motion at sea - without bearing drift, you need to move to the right to avoid a collision! If it looks like the ship-of-state is going to wreck, move right; you can't go wrong!!!
Ballotpedia’s Daily Brew for Friday, Sept. 6, 2024
State legislators enacted close to a quarter million bills since 2011; four state legislatures in regular session, CA special legislative session hits speed bump; there are 19 state reps and 4 state senators in 10 states who identify as independents or parties other than Dem and GOP.
Ballotpedia’s Daily Brew for Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024
Judge issues injunction against Ohio legislation that would have prohibited lawful permanent residents from contributing to ballot measure campaigns; CA voters will decide on amendment to eliminate simultaneous recall elections of state officeholders in 2026; on this episode of ‘On the Ballot,’ join us in welcoming our new host Geoff Pallav.
Ballotpedia’s Daily Brew for Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024
NH has fewer state legislative primaries as national committees target state; incumbent George Gascón and Nathan Hochman are running in the general election for LA County District Atty; President Joe Biden (D) ends August with 41% job approval.
Ballotpedia’s Daily Brew for Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2024
The final batch of primaries kicks off today in Massachusetts; 2 candidates advance to general election runoff for mayor of Tulsa; both candidates for Pierce County, WA, sheriff complete Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey.
Ballotpedia’s Daily Brew for Friday, August 30, 2024
With 67 days to go until the general election, what lies ahead between now and Nov. 5; Delaware to hold statewide primary Sept. 10; did you know that in 20 states, at least one political party conducts open primaries for congressional and state-level offices?
Ballotpedia’s Daily Brew for Thursday, August 29, 2024
Ranked-choice voting roundup: ballot measure records and legislation reviews; incumbent Tom Suozzi (D) and Michael LiPetri Jr. (R) campaign on local issues in race for NY’s 3rd CD; SCOTUS academic joins ‘On the Ballot’ to discuss the U.S.: SCOTUS 2023-24 term, and what to expect in 2024-25.
Ballotpedia’s Daily Brew for Wednesday, August 28, 2024
Nebraskans to vote on competing abortion ballot initiatives in November; lowest percentage of contested state legislative primaries since 2014; Wesley Harris (D) and Brad Briner (R) running for NC treasurer.
Ballotpedia’s Daily Brew for Tuesday, August 27, 2024
Utah constitutional amendment would give Legislative authority to repeal initiatives, prohibit foreign influence in ballot measure elections; closer look at NH’s 2nd Congressional District Democratic primary; Republicans control 10.57% more state legislative seats than Democrats.
Ballotpedia’s Daily Brew for Monday, August 26, 2024
Wyoming had the highest percentage of legislative incumbents in contested primaries this year; 13 new ballot measures certified in seven states; Kamala Harris (D) leads presidential field in fundraising.
Ballotpedia’s Daily Brew for Friday, August 23, 2024
AZ voters to decide on competing constitutional amendments addressing primary elections and electoral changes in November; recall effort against 4 members of the Milwaukee public schools board to go to a vote; did you know that nine states allow citizens to initiate indirect state statues?
