“Revealed: How cult-like band exploits voter deception to wield political power in N.Y.C.; Thousands of voters have been duped into enrolling in Independence Party”
Quite a NY Daily News editorial.
Category Archives: ballot access
“No more residency requirement for D.C. ballot petition circulators?”
“Libertarian acted as spoiler in Senate race, GOP says”
Billings Gazette: “U.S. Senate Libertarian candidate Dan Cox will tell you that it was never his intention to be a spoiler in one of the most closely watched races in the nation. He equally disliked both of his opponents’… Continue reading
“Obama’s Virginia Wild Card in Hands of Ex-Congressman”
“Third Party Candidates and the Great B.S. Ballot Game”
Weigel: “It happened earlier this month, but it’s worth noting: Gary Johnson won a nine-week legal war for the right to appear on Pennsylvania’s ballot.”
“Gary Johnson’s third-party presidential bid: A real factor or just a footnote?”
John Anderson Doesn’t Like Third Party Candidates Referred to as “Spoilers”
“California Procedure for Getting a New Party on the Ballot Held Unconstitutional “
Ballot Access News: “On October 18, U.S. District Court Judge Percy Anderson struck down California’s procedure for a newly-qualifying party to get on the ballot. The 16-page decision is California Justice Committee & Constitution Party v Bowen, cv 12-3956,… Continue reading
“Spoiler Alert! G.O.P. Fighting Libertarian’s Spot on the Ballot”
Front-page NYT report well worth reading.
“In Va., Ex-Rep. Goode May Pose Risk for Romney”
“Lawsuit highlights difficulty of third-party involvement in debates”
LA Times: “The participants if this year’s presidential debates are set – Republican nominee Mitt Romney will face off against President Obama in a matchup that’s been obvious for months. But there are still other presidential candidates, and one… Continue reading
“Maine Superior Court Rules that Nader Case Against Democratic Party Must Proceed to Trial”
The following press release arrived via email:
Decision Paves Way for Jury to Hear Claims That Democratic Party and Its Allies Unlawfully Targeted Nader-Camejo 2004 Independent Presidential Campaign in Concerted Nationwide Effort to Suppress Voter Choice
MACHIAS, ME – Maine… Continue reading
“Virgil Goode campaigns for president against the odds”
Supreme Court Won’t Intervene to Put Gary Johnson on the Presidential Ballot in Michigan
Here is the order. (h/t Richard Winger)