Independent Political Report

Illinois Greens Slam “Protect Incumbents Act”

By Morgan Brykein on April 2, 2009 10:09 PM

In Illinois, House Bill 723 would make it so that, according to the article on Green Party Watch (since I can’t figure out how to put it in my own words), “when no candidate of an established party runs in a primary for a particular office, that party can only fill the vacancy in nomination if the candidate they “slate” collects a large number of signatures.”…

Greens place 3rd in lottery

By Gregg Jocoy on April 2, 2009 9:45 PM

The News Gazette reports that the Green Party’s mayoral nominee will be third on the ballot in the Urbana race for mayor. As reported earlier at Green Party Watch, the city clerk had not followed state law in deciding on ballot placement by lottery, instead deciding placement based on when each candidate filed.…

Suffolk County (NY) Greens co-host fundraiser

By Gregg Jocoy on April 2, 2009 9:31 PM

In a social media release the Green Party of Suffolk County announced their co-sponsorship of a fundraiser for the School of the Americas Watch April 3, 2009.…

“Fair Elections Now Act” introduced in US Congress

By Ross Levin on April 2, 2009 8:33 PM

A bill called the Fair Elections Now Act, HR 1826, has been introduced to Congress, and is being referred to the Committee on House Administration, along with the “Committees on Energy and Commerce and Ways and Means,” according to the bill.…

Peace and Freedom Party says “NO” to all ballot measures in special election

By Ross Levin on April 2, 2009 4:34 PM

On May 19, California will be having a special election with only budget-related ballot propositions, in response to the ongoing budget trouble in that state. The Peace and Freedom Party has come out against all six propositions.…

Green incumbent Konkel debates challenger before election

By Ross Levin on April 2, 2009 4:17 PM

In Madison, Wisconsin, local elections are coming up on April 7. While they are non-partisan, Brenda Konkel is an active member of the Green Party and has held her seat on the City Council since 2001.…

Government Cancels Anti-Government Protest

By Susan Hogarth on April 2, 2009 9:10 AM

From Pat Dollard

Cape “tea party” canceled; City fears too many attendees

CAPE CORAL, Fla. – A tea party to protest government spending and taxing is canceled.…

LP Presidential Straw Poll

By Susan Hogarth on April 2, 2009 1:18 AM

Straw Polls for the LP – right now just one for president, but with others to follow:

http://lp-discuss.org/polls/

Update: screenshot at 11:50am ET

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Disclaimer: this is the author’s (SH) site.…

Ralph Nader: What Can Bush Teach Us?

By on April 1, 2009 11:54 PM

By Ralph Nader
Nader.org

George W. Bush is hitting the lecture circuit. Represented by the Washington Speakers Bureau, Mr. Bush for a fee of at least $150,000 flew up to Calgary, Canada and spoke to a conservative business audience amidst street protests.…