An independent legislator in Louisiana has risen to the second highest position of power in the Louisiana House of Representatives. Joel Robideaux was elected Speaker Pro Tempore at the State House over Democrat Noble Ellington in a 53-48 vote.
Rep. Robideaux is one of three independents in the Louisiana House and four in the legislature.
h/t to Richard Winger
Paulie,
It was done away with for federal races in LA, but not for local or state races.
That’s good news for both independents and third party members.
I seem to recall that was done away with?
BTW I have been unable to reach you since Austin.
Any progress on the video?
Green Party rolling in the money…
in Canada…
Green Party …$$$$
Last year, parties received $27-million in per-vote-subsidies. The Bloc Québécois received $2,757,912 for receiving 10 per cent of the national vote, the Conservatives received $10,410,324 for receiving 37.7 per cent of the vote, the Green Party received $1,873,820 for 6.8 per cent of the vote, the Liberals received $7,260,920 for 26.3 per cent of the vote and the NDP received $5,026,804 for 18.2 per cent of the vote.
This is compared to the money raised by direct donations to the parties. According to the quarterly returns by parties on Elections Canada’s website, in 2009, the Bloc fundraised $834,762.42; the Conservatives raised $17,770,477, the Greens raised $1,166,874.20; the Liberals raised $10,120,312 and the NDP raised $4,039,104.10.
http://network.nationalpost.com/NP/blogs/fullcomment/archive/2010/03/29/tasha-kheiriddin-stopping-the-subsidies-voters-of-canada-unite.aspx
More good Green Party news..
German Green Party Jumps to Third Place
http://www.angus-reid.com/polls/view/35308/german_green_party_jumps_to_third_place
It is a great victory…
Is this an Independent Green Party office holder….
Green Party news…
Green Party lays out election platform
Published: 30 Mar 10 11:20 CET
Online: http://www.thelocal.se/25818/20100330/
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Sweden’s Green Party has announced plans to re-introduce a sabbatical leave year, cut the working week and slash sales tax on the service sector – including household services, restaurants, hairdressers and bicycle repairs.
http://www.thelocal.se/25818/20100330/
For local and state races, yes.
Isn’t Louisiana Primary TopTwo?
Randall, thanks for the catch. I meant just in the House. Doh.
Another great victory for independent voters and Louisiana’s open-primary system!
There are actually four independents in the Louisiana Legislature. There are three in the House and one in the Senate.