My article on 3rd party politics is now up 1972; if there are veterans of the AIP/American Party, Schmitz campaign, or even other minor parties from around that time, I’d appreciate hearing from you.…
Posts tagged as “American Independent Party”
Peter Gemma: Looking for AIP Activists from Wallace Era for Help with Article
By Peter B. Gemma on January 7, 2013 11:32 AM
I am writing an article about third parties, specifically their position and impact on US-Middle East issues. I am up to 1968 and need some input: if you were involved in the Wallace campaign or are a veteran of the American Independent Party/American Party, I’d like to pose a few questions via e-mail.…
Richard Viguerie, Former 3rd Party Candidate, Urges People Not to Vote for Goode or Johnson
By Trent Hill on October 24, 2012 10:55 PM
Richard Viguerie is a leader of the conservative movement and one of the pioneers of direct mail. Viguerie today penned an editorial at ConservativeHQ in which he chided “libertarians and constitutionalists” to not “delude” themselves into thinking they were not voting for Barack Obama.…
Goode Campaigns in Wyoming and Nevada, Attends American Independent Party Convention in CA
By Trent Hill on August 11, 2012 3:59 AM
Virgil Goode has been on a Western States tour for his presidential campaign. The nominee of the Constitution Party was in Wyoming a few days ago and called for deep cuts to the federal budget as a solution to the issues of over-taxation and the national debt.…
Laurie Roth Ends Presidential Bid Due to Lack of “ballot access, money, or infrastructure”
By Trent Hill on August 5, 2012 3:53 AM
Laurie Roth is a conservative talk radio show host based in Washington. She ran for the Presidential nomination of the Constitution Party, receiving little support from delegates.…
Former Reform Party Member Advances As A Republican
By HumbleTravis on July 14, 2012 12:05 PM
Republican Dan Roberts will face Democratic candidate Jared Huffman in the general election. Roberts earned 15% of the vote in the “top two” primary for the congressional race in California’s 2nd congressional district.…
Third Party Primary Candidate Profiled by FoxNews
By Trent Hill on June 6, 2012 12:56 AM
FoxNews.com is not exactly known for its friendliness towards third party or independent candidates. However, they published this extensive profile of several third party primary candidates who will be on the ballot in California.…
California Presidential Third Party Primary Results – Ongoing
By Trent Hill on June 5, 2012 11:16 PM
With 11.1% reporting in the California presidential primaries, here are the results so far.
In the American Independent Party primary, Laurie Roth is leading the pack with 38.8%.…
American Independent Party Convention Postponed, Orly Taitz Endorses Laurie Roth
By Trent Hill on May 24, 2012 1:57 AM
The American Independent Party is the largest ballot-qualified party in California according to registration numbers. The party has stated its preference to have a presidential candidate on the ballot in 2012, but it is not at all clear what candidate the convention will choose.…