In their April 24 head-to-head debate, Libertarian National Committee Chair candidate Wayne Root said of his opponent Ernest Hancock: “If you want to destroy this Party, name a national chairman who believes that 9/11 was an inside job by the government.”…
Independent Political Report
Bernie Sanders and Ron Paul come together on “audit the Fed” amendment in Senate
By Ross Levin on May 10, 2010 9:01 PM
Independent Senator from Vermont Bernie Sanders (who is also closely associated with the Vermont Progressive Party, used to be a member of various third parties, and calls himself a democratic socialist) has been working with Republican Representative Ron Paul, who ran as a Libertarian for president in 1988 and endorsed Constitution Party candidate Chuck Baldwin in 2008, to pass some sort of amendment to a financial regulation bill to “audit the fed.” …
Britain’s first Green MP could play key role in forming government
By Ross Levin on May 10, 2010 8:50 PM
From the Argus:
Caroline Lucas could hold the key to a new Government power-sharing agreement…
The Scottish National Party and Plaid Cymru have called for a ‘progressive alliance’ government involving all of the minority parties.
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Hartfod Courant focuses on CT Greens strategy of targeting smaller races, running ordinary people
By Ross Levin on May 10, 2010 8:40 PM
“Millionaires and celebrities get all the attention,” said Tim McKee, a spokesman for Connecticut Greens and a member of the party’s national committee.
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Listen to Richard Winger and Abel Moldonado debate Prop 14
By Ross Levin on May 10, 2010 8:34 PM
This morning, ballot access expert and California resident and Christina Tobin campaign manager Richard Winger faced off against California Lt. Gov. Abel Moldonado on KQED, San Francisco’s public radio station, on Proposition 14. …
BAN: New Mexico Secretary of State Appoints a Green Party Member to Commisison on New Election Regulations
By Ross Levin on May 10, 2010 8:27 PM
From Ballot Access News:
According to this news story, New Mexico Secretary of State Mary Herrera has appointed three members to a commission to plan new regulations for election procedures.
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Press Release: StopTopTwo.org Holds All-Partisan Press Conference with AIP, Democratic, Green, Libertarian, Peace and Freedom, and Republican Leaders
By Ross Levin on May 10, 2010 7:34 PM
Sent to [email protected]:
WHAT
A press conference uniting leaders across the political spectrum will be held in Sacramento on Tuesday. The speakers will discuss their opposition to Proposition 14, the Top Two Primaries Act.…
PA independent congressional candidate Jake Towne launches new promo video, announces events
By Ross Levin on May 10, 2010 6:08 PM
From Jake Towne’s (he is running in PA’s 15th congressional district as an independent, has attended tea parties, and talks about Ron Paul) website:
We have a version for television, but we need more funds to accomplish this.
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Libertarian Party says liability limits make oil spills worse
By wredlich on May 10, 2010 2:48 PM
Email from Wes Benedict, Executive Director of the Libertarian National Committee:
You’ve probably seen a lot about the big BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.…