Independent Political Report

Libertarians say Kagan is bad, but bigger problem exists

By on May 13, 2010 1:28 PM

Press release from LPHQ posted at LP.org:

WASHINGTON – Wes Benedict, Executive Director of the Libertarian Party, issued the following statement today:

“Elena Kagan is another bad pick for the Supreme Court.…

MA: Republican Anti-Independent Attack Ads Appear to Boost Incumbent Democrat

By d.eris on May 13, 2010 1:19 PM

The other day, I noted that the Democratic Governors Association and Republican Governors Association had launched web and television-based campaigns targeting independent gubernatorial candidates in Rhode Island (Lincoln Chafee) and Massachusetts (Tim Cahill), respectively.

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Tom Knapp endorses George Phillies for Libertarian National Committee Chair

By IPR Contributor on May 13, 2010 1:07 PM

Posted by Tom Knapp at Kn@ppster. In addition to writing for IPR, Knapp is a past and/or present officer in his local, state and national LP, staffer for various campaigns, and candidate for a variety of public offices, among other things.…

Poll: Record High Number Desire Third Party, Say Two-Party System is “Broken”

By d.eris on May 12, 2010 4:46 PM

From the WSJ Washington Wire, via Memeorandum, a new WSJ/NBC poll due out today finds that a record high number of those surveyed, nearly one in three, desire a third party alternative to the Democrats and Republicans. …

NYC Greens to hold meeting to establish citywide Green committee

By Ross Levin on May 12, 2010 3:04 PM

From Green Party Watch:

From Green Party of Brooklyn:

Meeting to establish citywide Green committee
Thurs, June 25, 6:30P – 9P, Rev Billy Talen For Mayor HQ – 250 Lafayette St.

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Wayne Root Doubles Down On David Nolan’s Challenge

By wredlich on May 12, 2010 9:33 AM

Email from Wayne Root, 2008 Libertarian Party candidate for Vice-President, and a candidate for LP Chair:

LP founder David Nolan recently said he was “curious how the five announced candidates for LNC Chair would score” on a political quiz that Brian Holtz modeled on the LP platform:

I like Nolan’s invitation so much, I’ll double down on it.…

Virgil Goode On Video: He’s Both GOP and Constitution Party

By Trent Hill on May 12, 2010 4:07 AM

IPR was the first outlet to announce that former United States Representative Virgil Goode had joined the Constitution Party as a “sustaining member”, a story which was quickly picked up on by the national media.…

Local Paper Profiles Mary Starrett

By Trent Hill on May 12, 2010 4:01 AM

Mary Starrett is the former Communications Director of the Constitution Party who is now running for Yamhill County Commissioner in Oregon against a two-term incumbent. The Yamhill Valley News Register has published an interesting profile of both Mary Starrett and her campaign.…

Dems, GOP, and Independent Lose Registrants Since 2008, Third Parties Make Gains

By Trent Hill on May 12, 2010 2:15 AM

Professor Michael P. McDonald is one of the recognized experts on registration numbers by political party in the United States. He is a professor at George Mason University and has an article on that very subject here.…