Ohio’s Portsmouth Daily Times profiles Dr. James Lundeen, who launched an independent bid for the White House on Thursday. Lundeen said, “I hope to present to the American public a very good solution to a combination of our current problems — including our economy, transportation and energy — and I plan to do this through a program to develop a comprehensive mass transportation system that services all Americans.”…
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Nader camp hopes for access to debates
By PJO on June 14, 2008 1:53 AM
In his “Washington Whispers” column on the U.S. News and World Report website, Paul Bedard writes, “Ralph Nader’s bid to win the White House might not be as hopeless as people think.…
Newspaper lauds Colorado’s ‘pretty easy’ ballot access
By PJO on June 14, 2008 1:49 AM
In an editorial, Colorado’s Vail Daily News praises the state’s ballot access laws, saying the requirements are “pretty easy. Look at your ballot come November and you’ll see candidates from just about every group but the Tinfoil Hat party, and they may be running someone.…
Ventura polls 24% in hypothetical Senate bid
By PJO on June 14, 2008 1:13 AM
A Rasmussen poll out Friday and conducted Wednesday indicates ex-Gov. Jesse Ventura would enter the Minnesota Senate race with the support of about one in four voters.…
Cindy Sheehan criticizes Pelosi for not supporting impeachment
By Administrative Team on June 14, 2008 12:24 AM
Cindy Sheehan is running as an independent for Congress against Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi.
Ms. Sheehan recently sent the following email to her supporters:
“This past week, Congressman Dennis Kucinich (D-Oh) historically and courageously introduced 35 articles of impeachment against (p)Resident George W.…
Ralph Nader courts Ron Paul supporters
By Administrative Team on June 13, 2008 5:33 PM
The Boston Globe reports that Ralph Nader is campaigning for the votes of former Ron Paul supporters, now that the renengade libertarian Republican has formally ended his campaign for the presidency.…
Nader likely to be on Colorado ballot
By PJO on June 13, 2008 2:11 AM
The Denver Post says Ralph Nader “is likely to be on the Colorado ballot for the presidential election in November.” His campaign announced Thursday that Nader has met the state’s requirements to be listed on the ballot as an independent.…
Ron Paul to make ‘major announcement’ tonight
By Administrative Team on June 12, 2008 3:51 PM
Republican presidential hopeful Ron Paul, who was the 1988 Libertarian Party nominee for president and received much support from Libertarians and Constitution Party members for his 2008 GOP run, will be making a “major announcement” tonight at 9:00 p.m.,…
Independent Lou Dobbs considering NJ gubernatorial run
By Administrative Team on June 12, 2008 2:08 PM
Former Republican Lou Dobbs, now registered as an independent and highly critical of the two parties, is reported to be considering a run for New Jersey governor.…