A Writer’s Diary Entries From Early May, 1998 | Richard Grayson

A Writer’s Diary Entries From Early May, 1998 | Richard Grayson

A Writer’s Diary Entries From Late April, 1998 | Richard Grayson

A Writer’s Diary Entries From Late April, 1998 | Richard Grayson

Far-right white nationalist website publishes article, "No Labels’ Victory for the Right Not to Associate," mentioning Richard Grayson

The far-right white nationalist website Protect The 1st, published an article "No Labels’ Victory for the Right Not to Associate," today, Wednesday, January 24, 2023, that mentions Richard Grayson:

No Labels filed suit shortly after Richard Grayson, a man who has run for office at least 19 times, announced he would run as candidate for a minor state office under the party’s banner. Under Arizona law, this would have forced the fledgling movement to reveal its donors. Some Democrats have accused No Labels of being a spoiler that will poach votes from Biden, helping to pave the way for Trump to return to the White House. "I will use the campaign to expose the scam of No Labels (and to) excoriate the selfish and evil people who have organized this effort and their attempt to make sure that Donald Trump wins in November," Grayson said.

. . .

Just like [sic] Vivek Ramaswamy could not automatically declare himself Trump’s running mate, a No Labels party member should not be able to unilaterally declare himself or herself a candidate on the ballot with no input from party leaders. Federal judge John J. Tuchi ruled that to enable Grayson to run as a No Labels candidate without prior authorization from the party would violate the party’s chosen structure and rights.

A Writer’s Diary Entries From Mid-April, 1998 | Richard Grayson

A Writer’s Diary Entries From Mid-April, 1998 | Richard Grayson

Axios Phoenix article, "Before No Labels, Green Party tried and failed to block unwanted candidates," mentions Richard Grayson's in both 2010 and 2024 lawsuits

An Axios Phoenix article by Jeremy Duda published today, Thursday, January 18, 2024, "Before No Labels, Green Party tried and failed to block unwanted candidates," mentions Richard Grayson's involvement in both the 2010 Green Party and 2024 No Labels Party lawsuits:

Details: Judge David Campbell rejected the Green Party's arguments that same year, ruling the so-called sham candidates didn't violate its constitutional right to free association.

Political parties frequently deal with candidates who don't fully share their views and platforms, the judge said. "They retain their right to vote, their right to speak, their right to campaign and organize. Although the statute arguably burdens their associational rights by requiring them to tolerate candidates they do not support, that burden … is not uncommon in political parties," Campbell wrote.

Meanwhile, Superior Court Judge Dean Fink ruled against the Democratic Party days later.

Fink had "no hesitation" in concluding the candidates were recruited in bad faith for the purpose of damaging Democrats' election prospects, but he upheld their right to run because they'd gotten on the ballot legally and seemed to have a legitimate desire to run.

Of note: One of the 2010 candidates challenged by the Green Party, Richard Grayson, has filed to run for Corporation Commission as a No Labels candidate.

Zoom out: The Green Party didn't appeal the ruling to the 9th Circuit, so the case created no precedent for the ongoing controversy surrounding No Labels.

Fontes plans to appeal the No Labels ruling.

A Writer’s Diary Entries From Early April, 1998 | Richard Grayson

A Writer’s Diary Entries From Early April, 1998 | Richard Grayson

Arizona Republic opinion column, "What you're entitled to as a No Labels voter: Nothing, according to the court," mentions Richard Grayson's candidacy

Arizona Republic opinion column by Abe Kwok published today, Wednesday, January 17, 2024, "What you're entitled to as a No Labels voter: Nothing, according to the court," mentions Richard Grayson's candidacy at the column's conclusion:

There’s debate to be had about the case and the ruling’s potential to shield No Labels from having to file campaign finance disclosures under Arizona law, given that it is not supporting any candidates for state office.

And one of the five would-be No Labels candidates, Richard Grayson — a Joe Biden supporter and self-described agent provocateur out to sabotage the new party — has added to the oddity of No Labels’ presence in Arizona.

But at the moment, the 18,799 registered No Labels voters in Arizona have nothing in the game other than the political label. And they’ll have to like it.

Arizona Republic article, "Arizona loses No Labels lawsuit, must reject non-presidential candidates from ballot," mentions Richard Grayson's candidacy

An Arizona Republic article by Ray Stern published today, Wednesday, January 17, 2024, "Arizona loses No Labels lawsuit, must reject non-presidential candidates from ballot," mentions Richard Grayson's candidacy for the Arizona Corporate Commission:

Five people are now listed as No Labels candidates on the Secretary of State’s website for offices ranging from state legislator to U.S. senator. One of the candidates, Richard Grayson, has openly stated he’s a Democrat who switched to the No Labels party and ran for office only to protest the new party.

Grayson told The Arizona Republic he thought Tuchi's ruling was "unfair," especially to No Labels voters.

Though he won't be on the ballot now in Arizona, Grayson's still an official No Labels candidate in Alaska for Congress.

"I will use the campaign to expose the scam of No Labels (and to) excoriate the selfish and evil people who have organized this effort and their attempt to make sure that Donald Trump wins in November," Grayson said

AP Article, "Judge says No Labels can block candidates from running for offices other than president in Arizona," mentions Richard Grayson's candidacy

An AP article by Jonathan J. Cooper published today, Tuesday, January 16, 2024, "Judge says No Labels can block candidates from running for offices other than president in Arizona," mentions Richard Grayson's candidacy for the Arizona Corporate Commission:

Richard Grayson, one of five No Labels members who have filed to run for office in Arizona, said he was hopeful appellate courts would see the issue differently. Trump, the clear leader of the Republican Party, can’t tell candidates he doesn’t like that they can’t run for state Legislature, he said.

“There’s a lot of people in the various parties that the parties don’t want them to run, and that’s always been true,” Grayson said Tuesday.

Grayson, who likens his perennial losing campaigns to performance art, is a No Labels critic who thinks the party should disclose its donors. He changed his party affiliation to draw attention to what he views as a top-down operation that’s doomed to failure.

A Writer’s Diary Entries From Late March, 1998 | Richard Grayson

A Writer’s Diary Entries From Late March, 1998 | Richard Grayson

A Writer’s Diary Entries From Mid-March, 1998 | Richard Grayson

A Writer’s Diary Entries From Mid-March, 1998 | Richard Grayson

New York Sun Article, "No Labels Goes to Court To Prevent Opponents From Borrowing Its Brand, Protect Secret Donor List," Mentions Richard Grayson

An article by Russell Payne at The Sun of New York, "No Labels Goes to Court To Prevent Opponents From Borrowing Its Brand, Protect Secret Donor List," published today, Thursday, January 4, 2024, mentions Richard Grayson in several paragraphs: 

At least one of the candidates that No Labels is attempting to block, Richard Grayson, is a perennial candidate who likens his campaigns to performance art. 

Mr. Grayson is also running in the open primary to represent Alaska in the House this year. He has previously run for Congress in Wyoming, citing the law there that only requires House                    members to live in their districts at the time they assume office. 

Mr. Grayson has taken advantage of Arizona laws in the past that allow write-in candidates to win party primaries with as few as one vote, depending on the circumstances of the race. 

His decision to run for a state-level office, a utility regulator, could open up No Labels to state-level financial disclosure requirements, something the group has so far said it is not required to do because it is not running in any state-level races.

A Writer’s Diary Entries From Early March, 1998 | Richard Grayson

A Writer’s Diary Entries From Early March, 1998 | Richard Grayson