Splice Today, an online magazine with about the same readership as Independent Political Report, recently interviewed former Democratic Senator, Democratic presidential candidate, and Libertarian presidential candidate Mike Gravel about his failed bid for the presidency and other pressing matters (such as Sarah Palin porn and the video “Rock“).…
Posts tagged as “Alaska”
Senator Stevens found guilty; what does it mean for the election?
By Ross Levin on October 27, 2008 10:46 PM
Today, Alaska Senator Ted Stevens was convicted of seven charges of corruption. He said, “I’m not stepping down,” but what does it mean for the November 4th election, and especially the minor party candidates in that election?…
Libertarian David Haase and Alaskan Independence Party candidate Bob Bird in Alaska US Senate Debate
By paulie on October 22, 2008 6:36 PM
From the Peninusla Clarion, thanks to Bob Bird via [email protected]
Full article here.
The responses at Tuesday’s U.S. senate forum, co-sponsored by both Kenai and Soldotna chambers of commerce and the Alaska Industry Support Alliance, were as varied and unique as the candidates running.
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AIP’s Bird still not invited to Alaska U.S. Senate candidate forum
By PJO on September 23, 2008 5:51 AM
Alaska’s Fairbanks Daily News-Miner reports that the Alaskan Independence Party has “made little headway in gaining a seat†for U.S. Senate nominee Bob Bird at an upcoming Greater Fairbanks Chamber of Commerce candidate forum.…
Bob Bird video on guns, Heller, and the Constitution
By Administrative Team on September 8, 2008 7:28 AM
Alaska Independence Party U.S. Senate candidate Bob Bird says why the Heller decision applauded by Bill Redpath and the Libertarian Party was wrong, and why the “Bill of Rights” is misnamed.…
Alaska Libertarians may not be able to replace U.S. Senate nominee
By PJO on September 6, 2008 7:22 AM
Alaska Division of Elections officials said Friday that the state’s Libertarian Party cannot replace David Haase as its nominee for U.S. Senate unless Haase agrees to step down himself, the Fairbanks Daily News-Miner reports.…
Bob Bird at just 2% in poll
By Administrative Team on September 5, 2008 11:20 PM
Politics1 reports that a KTUU-TV/Ivan Moore Research poll has Alaska Independence Party U.S. Senate nominee Bob Bird at just 2% versus embattled Republican incumbent Ted Stevens (46%) and Democratic challenger Mark Begich (49%).…
Alaska Libertarians could drop U.S. Senate nominee
By PJO on September 4, 2008 3:06 AM
Alaska’s Fairbanks Daily News-Miner reports that the Alaska Libertarian Party “is considering replacing candidate David Haase‘s name on the November ballot in the U.S. Senate race with Republican David Cuddy” after Haase “sent a letter to the Fairbanks Daily News-Miner on Tuesday blasting the leadership of the Libertarian party and apologizing†to incumbent Republican Ted Stevens.…
MSM, Daily KOS smear Palin for links to Alaska Independence Party
By Administrative Team on September 1, 2008 9:27 PM
Republican VP hopeful Sarah Palin’s ties to third parties have been covered here and here. But the mainstream media — as well as the left-wing blogosphere — do not view Ms.…