Yesterday, IPR pointed readers to a statement and list of demands made by the Party for Socialism and Liberation‘s presidential ticket on behalf of victims of the recent wide-scale flooding in Iowa.…
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Minnesota Independence Party runs strong candidate in 3rd district
By Administrative Team on June 18, 2008 1:36 PM
The Minnesota Independence Party is perhaps second only to the Vermont Progressive Party in terms of state/regional-party success. Last election cycle, Independent Tammy Lee ran an aggressive campaign for Congress, raising $228,000 and scoring 21% of the vote in an overwhelmingly Democratic district.…
BTP’s Jay, but not Knapp, to be on Colorado ballot
By Administrative Team on June 18, 2008 1:17 PM
The Boston Tea Party‘s presidential ticket will be on the Colorado ballot. However, due to some “logistical problems in securing paperwork,” vice-presidential nominee Thomas Knapp will not be Charles Jay’s running mate in the Rocky Mountain state.…
Libertarian Jason Gatties promotes birthday fundraiser this Saturday
By Administrative Team on June 18, 2008 11:56 AM
Michigan Libertarian activist Jason Gatties will turn 33 this Saturday. He’s asking that fellow libertarians give “the gift of freedom” and make a $33 donation to his campaign for Lake Michigan College Board of Trustees.…
Bob Barr to appear on ‘Your World with Cavuto’
By Administrative Team on June 18, 2008 11:49 AM
Libertarian Party presidential nominee Bob Barr will be interviewed by Neil Cavuto on Fox News today at 4:20 p.m., Eastern. Given the time, perhaps marijuana decriminalization would be an appropriate topic.…
Update on PFP primary trouble
By Fred Church Ortiz on June 17, 2008 8:09 PM
Earlier this month, IPR noted the reports of Peace and Freedom Party voters being given the incorrect ballots during the June 3rd California statewide primary. Since then, Alameda County’s registrar Dave Macdonald has offered an explanation:
He explained that there are two lists that poll workers use, a “roster indexâ€â€”a master list—and a street-level list.
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District 5 in Oregon attracts competition
By Trent Hill on June 17, 2008 7:21 PM
The 5th District in Oregon will have 5 candidates on the general election ballot, all of whom are poised to take at least 1% of the vote.…
Bob Ekstrom gets into debates
By Trent Hill on June 17, 2008 7:16 PM
Bob Ekstrom, the Constitution Party of Oregon‘s candidate for state treasurer was recently invited to the debates for that office by his Democratic opponent. PolitickerOR has the scoop:
Bob Ekstrom, the Constitution Party’s candidate for state treasurer, has accepted an invitation from state Sen.
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La Riva/Puryear campaign makes demands on behalf of Iowans
By Fred Church Ortiz on June 17, 2008 2:45 PM
In light of the recent flooding in Iowa, the Gloria La Riva/Eugene Puryear campaign has issued a statement calling for generous government financing for disaster relief and condemning DC’s current spending priorities:
When big investment banks were in trouble because of the housing crisis, the government gave them $200 billion literally overnight.
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