Presidential Race Update: March Ends Early

Various delays, including Ohio at the last minute in dubious fashion. General thoughts well summarized here and see in general Election Law Blog (e.g., he thinks the Ohio move was done in a horrible way even if you grant it was valid on the merits). We should have had clear rules in place to deal with these exigencies, including extended voting by mail (wary of using it completely, but these are special times), and need to address it right away. Including by national legislation, Congress specifically having power over federal elections.

The final March races were Florida/Illinois/Michigan and Biden continued his dominance [270/130 or so] though young voters (sometimes up to those under 45) favored Sanders; big problem is so few actually voted. I'm continually amused looking at also rans vote totals, including obscure candidates. As to sending a message, that is a way to do so too. If New York lets me, still want to vote for Warren. Do so by mail. Need another "Biaggi Bill" (my state senator). Looks like Trump has the delegates necessary to be the nominee. Shocker there.

I understand states delaying the elections, but again, should be done in an orderly/legal fashion; plus, the norm should be to try to allow people to do the basic part of democracy: voting. Vote by mail etc. And, it is not totally a non-issue just because Biden is a lock. People vote in safe districts etc. I saw some reports Sanders is suspending his campaign but without primaries until April and social distancing etc., in the short term, would do that anyway in a fashion. I'm okay if he doesn't totally suspend though then keep on seeing his supporters bashing Biden (dementia! a thing). And, no, not just "trolls."