California Prop 14 Open Primaries: Repubs Squirm

CONTINUING FIGHT OVER PROP 14

• The GOP strikes back - Proposition 14 eliminated some party primaries. But Republicans are taking steps to retain their clout. (EDITORIAL LA Times)
• CALIFORNIA GOP READIES ITSELF FOR NEW TOP TWO OPEN PRIMARY (by W. E. Messamore, CAIVN) Typically, only party stalwarts turn out for primary elections, and internal partisan politics has a major role to play in how these elections turn out.
• Federal Judge Considers Coffee Party Candidate's Request to Suspend New Election Rules - A federal judge in Los Angeles will determine if the May 17 election to fill a vacant seat in Congress can be held under the state's new "top two" election rules. (By Paul Chavez, Marina del Rey Patch)