June 3, 2026
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From Scott McLarty in CounterPunch, forwarded to me by the DC Statehood Green Party:
The question needs to be asked. What will Bernie Sanders’ supporters do when “We need a political revolution” inevitably turns into “We must vote for the lesser evil”?…
From the Green Party US website:
Want to join the Green Party of Philadelphia (GPOP) at the U.S. Social Forum? This is a “convergence driven by the understanding that people’s movements are what create social change.…
From Richard Winger at Ballot Access News:
Earlier this year South Dakota changed the petition deadline for a newly-qualifying party to submit a petition of 2.5% of the last gubernatorial vote for party status.…
From Libertarian Party presidential hopeful Robert David Steele in a letter to fellow IPR contributor Paulie Frankel:
I am running as a candidate for the LP nomination at the same time that Cynthia McKinney may be running for the Green nomination, with the intent of showing all small parties and the Independents how they can come together now, in 2015, to demand passage of the Electoral Reform Act of 2015 in time to elect a coalition cabinet that opens the floodgates for small party and independent candidates at all levels and especially into Congress.…
Donald Trump has formally announced that he is seeking the Republican nomination for President.
In 2000, Trump briefly sought the nomination of the Reform Party, campaigning against eventual nominee Pat Buchanan.…
Arthur Ringwalt, California Convention Delegate
These notes were submitted by Arthur Ringwalt, a delegate from Sacramento. (916) 925-5988, [email protected], Arthur Ringwalt
Libertarian Political Expo
Arthur Ringwalt, California Convention Delegate
Here are notes on the programs for Friday, May 29, and Saturday, May 30.…
I’m on the scene at the following event. My reporting will be in the comments.
https://www.facebook.com/events/632508180217258/
2015 Libertarian Party of Alabama Convention Schedule
The Libertarian Party of Alabama will host its annual convention on Saturday, June 13, 2015.
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From the Constitution Party of Alabama website:
Time: Dinner at 5:30 PM (Speak at 6:30)
When: June 20, 2015
Where: The World Famous Islamorada Fish Company Restaurant (inside Bass Pro Shop)
Location: 2553 Rocky Mount Rd, Prattville, AL 36066
Reserve your seat for FREE here:
http://goo.gl/forms/Q4wDGMEXpG…
From Richard Winger at Ballot Access News:
Pennsylvania state government attorneys did not appeal any of the three points won on March 2, 2015, by the Libertarian and Green Parties in Green Party of Pennsylvania v Aichele.…