October 2010 Archives

(excerpt from) The Washington Times
3rd-party candidates could tip tight races
It’s ‘good year for independents‘
by Valerie Richardson / October 24, 2010

Even political junkies might not be able to identify LeAlan Jones, Shawn Moody, Scott Ashjian and Ceci Iglesias, but all four could have a major effect on the political balance of power after Election Day.

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US Senate candidate John Mertens receives two endorsements

By Ross Levin on October 24, 2010 8:51 PM

Emailed to [email protected]:

Connecticut U.S. Senate candidate John Mertens has received the endorsements of two different non-partisan organizations. The Connecticut Citizens for Ballot Initiative, a non-partisan grass roots organization dedicated to bringing Initiative and Referendum to Connecticut, issued a press release today announcing the endorsement.…

Democrats backing third party candidates across the country to undermine Republicans

By Ross Levin on October 24, 2010 8:47 PM

The news of this dirty politics comes from the San Francisco Chronicle, with a H/T to Gene Berkman:

Seeking any slight advantage in their effort to avoid losing control of Congress, Democrats are working behind the scenes in a number of tight races to bolster longshot third-party candidates who have platforms at odds with the Democratic agenda but hold the promise of siphoning Republican votes.

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Michigan county to reprint absentee ballots after Greens omitted, Greens to hold press conference

By Ross Levin on October 24, 2010 8:40 PM

From the Detroit News:

The Wayne County Clerk’s Office will reprint 27,000 absentee ballots on Monday after a processing error left two candidates from the Green Party entirely off the ballot…
Election Day ballots will not be affected, West said.

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Former legislative aide to elected Maine Green John Eder running for state rep.

By Ross Levin on October 24, 2010 8:36 PM

From the Forecaster:

PORTLAND — House District 119 will elect a new state representative on Nov. 2.
Rep. Herbert Adams, D-Portland, cannot run because of term limits.

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AP story says gay voters are angry at Democrats, suggests more voters may vote Green Party

By Kimberly Wilder on October 24, 2010 2:02 PM

(excerpt from) An AP story posted at Long Island Press
Gay voters angry at Democrats could sway election
by Associated Press on October 24th, 2010

CHICAGO (AP) — Kate Coatar is seriously considering voting for Green Party candidates instead of Democrats, whom she normally supports.

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Posts published in October 2010