Category Archives: third parties
“Little-known candidates could harm Romney, Obama bids”
“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
“The Libertarian/Marijuana Conspiracy That Could Swing the Election; A perfect storm is brewing in Colorado.”
“Spoiler Alert! G.O.P. Fighting Libertarian’s Spot on the Ballot”
Front-page NYT report well worth reading.
Arizona Presidential Poll Has Two Minor Party Presidential Candidates Totaling 5% Support, More than Double the Difference Between Obama and Romney
We will see if this will hold.
“Judge: Independence Party Voters In Brooklyn Primary Got Wrong Ballots, But Election Rolls On”
The NY Daily News reports. “A big battle over a tiny election in southern Brooklyn has wrapped up without no change in the outcome — even though a judge found the city Board of Elections bungled the vote.”
“In Va., Ex-Rep. Goode May Pose Risk for Romney”
“Group running King ads in Maine includes Bloomberg”
WSJ: “A nonpartisan group that’s planning to spend $1.75 million on TV ads supporting independent Angus King in Maine’s U.S. Senate race includes New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg. The first of two ads sponsored by Americans Elect went… Continue reading
“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