We reported earlier that Libertarian presidential candidate Bob Barr would be the sole presidential candidate on the Texas general election ballot. His campaign was the only one to turn the necessary paperwork in on time.…
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Bob Barr to be the only candidate for president on the ballot in Texas
By Ross Levin on August 27, 2008 9:18 PM
Due to errors on the part of Republicans and Democrats, both McCain and Obama have failed to file ballot access papers in Texas. Bob Barr, the Libertarian nominee for president, will therefore be the only candidate on the ballot in November.…
Constitution Party seeks 1,000 paid members in Ellis County, Texas
By PJO on August 22, 2008 1:23 AM
The Constitution Party has formed an Ellis County, Texas, affiliate, the Ellis County Press reports. Organizer Bill Horning and Texas CP Vice Chairman Daniel New “said their hopes are to grow the party to 1,000 paid members with candidate filings in many local races.”…
Texas LP wants Travis County GOP convention documents
By PJO on August 15, 2008 2:29 AM
The Austin Chronicle of Texas reports that “while Democrats are looking to knock Republicans out at the state level, the GOP is facing serious challenges from Libertarians over who the real party of opposition is in Travis County.…
Wes Benedict applies for Herculean task
By paulie on August 13, 2008 12:27 PM
Wes Benedict posts at Last Free Voice
You can view the entire cover letter and resume in PDF format by clicking here.
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Greens launch effort against Electoral College manipulation of presidential elections
By paulie on August 8, 2008 11:03 AM
Press release from the national Green Party
Malapportionment of Electoral College votes may lead to a Republican victory despite the popular vote, disenfranchising tens of thousands of voters, especially black voters in southern states
Green civil action seeks to democratize the Electoral College by enforcing 14th Amendment voter protections, names Vice President Cheney as defendent
WASHINGTON, DC — Green Party leaders said today that the outcome of the 2008 presidential election may be affected by the antidemocratic apportionment of Electoral College votes, with the popular vote misrepresented by the winner-take-all system of assigning votes to electors.…
Texas GOP still wooing Libertarians
By PJO on August 5, 2008 6:53 PM
The Austin American-Statesman says Texas Libertarians “continue to enjoy overtures from Republicans who, at least in some circles, worry that third-party candidates could be a factor in close races this fall. 
Natural Law Party puts Ralph Nader on Michigan ballot
By paulie on August 5, 2008 3:13 AM
Close on the heels of his victory in California, where the Peace and Freedom Party just put Nader on the ballot, the Natural Law Party of Michigan just did the same.…
Ex-GOP legislator tries to get Libertarians to quit Texas races
By PJO on August 2, 2008 11:31 PM
The Austin American-Statesman reports in Sunday’s edition that a former Texas Republican state representative has called on three Texas Libertarian state House candidates — Joe Allport, Jason Jordan, and one other — to quit their races in order to prevent Democrats from winning the seats.…