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Takin’ it to the tube

By Gregg Jocoy on June 6, 2008 8:54 PM

With hundreds of millions to spend, the Democratic and Republican candidates can produce exceptionally slick ads. They can leave us with the impression that Barack Obama represents real change, instead of slum lords.…

A look at the Minnesota U.S. Senate race

By Administrative Team on June 6, 2008 2:26 PM

As recently reported by IPR, Jesse Ventura is expected to announce his candidacy for the U.S. Senate “in the not-too-distant future.” However, it is not entirely clear if Ventura would do so as a candidate for the Independence Party — or as an unaffiliated, independent candidate.…

Augustson: Cheap gas an ‘election gimmick’

By Administrative Team on June 5, 2008 9:30 PM

Press release from Alan Augustson, Green Party congressional candidate and former presidential hopeful:

Green Party Congressional Candidate Alan Augustson (IL, CD-05) called upon all Presidential and other candidates to back off from promises of lower gasoline prices.…

Nebraska dumps fair play

By Gregg Jocoy on June 5, 2008 8:32 PM

Apparently the American Legion Boys State hosted a debate today between the Republican and Democratic nominees for US Senate from Nebraska, and kept Steve Larrick from participating in the debate.…

Ralph Nader campaigns in Maine

By Administrative Team on June 5, 2008 4:28 PM

Independent presidential candidate Ralph Nader will hold a news conference at First Parish Church, followed by a rally in Portland, Maine, tonight at 7:30. His speech will focus on energy policy and the War in Iraq.…

Former Green Party candidate sentenced to two years in prison

By Administrative Team on June 5, 2008 1:54 PM

Tre Arrow received nearly 6% of the vote when he ran for Congress in 2000 as a member of the Pacific Green Party of Oregon. Now he’s headed to prison for two years, as part of a plea bargain against charges of environmentally motivated property destruction and arson.…