August 9, 2022
Covering Third Parties and Independent Candidates Since 2008
Via Punk Patriot: Ralph Nader on CSPAN:
In regards to a possible 2012 presidential run, Nader says he is looking for another progressive candidate to get behind, but has not yet decided whether he will run himself again if he can’t find one that is willing and suitable.… Read more ...
Thomas Sipos at Libertarian Peacenik blog:
People are urging Ron Paul to run once again, in 2012:
I can’t think of a better candidate.
If Paul runs, it will probably be for the Republican Party nomination. If he loses (as he probably will), he can then run on either the Libertarian Party or Constitution Party, if he wants.… Read more ...
From Matt Miller at the Washington Post via Third Party and Independent Daily:
I’m a Clinton White House alum who had hoped President Obama could usher in the debate we need. It’s hardly all his fault that we’re not there, but I’m convinced the parties’ interest groups and “thought police” make real progress impossible without a new force that shakes things up.