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Nader: Heavy cost of running a third party candidate in Pennsylvania

Posted on January 28, 2009 by iwilder

[So, there is a group of us on-line who really care about third party and ballot access issues. So, this post is via Independent Political Report, who got it via Ballot Access News. And, now, it’s here…] (excerpt from) Philadelphia Inquirer Heavy costs of a run by a third party in Pennsylvania. But 2 challenges […]

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Ballot Access News: List of Election Law Bills introduced in Congress

Posted on January 23, 2009 by iwilder

KW: Please go to Ballot Access News for the full list. They always have excellent coverage. This post is no exception. (excerpt from) Ballot Access News Election Law Bills Introduced in Congress January 22nd, 2009 As noted earlier, U.S. Senator Bill Nelson earlier this month introduced SJR 4, a proposed constitutional amendment to elect the […]

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Pennsylvania green candidate still seeking justice with court

Posted on January 22, 2009 by iwilder

There are a few reasons why this case is so important to me and the world. The background is that Carl Romanelli filed to run for office in Pennsylvania in 2006.  His petitions were challenged. Now, it comes out that the people challenging his petitions, and going to meetings to keep him off the ballot, […]

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Well-known professor publishes book on ballot access laws

Posted on December 28, 2008 by iwilder

Below is an article about a new study about how the Democratic Party and Republican Party work together in government to stifle and exclude third party participation. Thanks to Ballot Access News for always being on top of ballot access issues and dialogues. (excerpt from) Ballot Access News: Well-Known Economics Professor Publishes Book Blasting Restrictive […]

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Ralph Nader getting dissed by major party criminals and major party courts

Posted on December 20, 2008 by iwilder

THE LATEST! from Ballot Access News Nader Again Asks for Reconsideration on Pennsylvania Fees December 19th, 2008 On December 19, Ralph Nader again asked the Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court to reconsider the order that he must pay fees to cover the costs of removing him from the ballot in 2004. Background: from Ballot Access News: Pennsylvania […]

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What does Nader do between elections?: Fight bad ballot laws

Posted on December 10, 2008 by iwilder

Two articles from Ballot Access News with updates on the Nader ballot access lawsuits. Related posts and video at the read more. December 5, 2008 it is reported at BAN that: Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court Won’t Re-Open Nader $80,000 Court Costs from 2004 On December 4, the Pennsylvania Commonwealth refused to re-open the matter of whether […]

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Petitioning victory: Do you have a right to petition there?

Posted on December 3, 2008 by iwilder

Yes! Now, if your local arts organization, chamber of commerce, or non-profit has a festival or fair, you have a right to petition on the public property. It is their responsibility to hang a sign saying that they are not connected to you! This is a great decision for third party activists, and people who […]

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The injustice of our ballot access and two party system

Posted on November 7, 2008 by iwilder

KW: A person’s right to run for office is directly related to their right to vote. Every voter can and must be able to run for office under reasonable circumstances, or our democracy is a fraud.

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Ballot Access News: Possible states for ballot access lawsuits

Posted on November 6, 2008 by iwilder

Ballot Access News pointed out that in the State of Arkansas and the State of Pennsylvania, ballot access laws are extremely unfair and limiting. But, because of the successes and on-the-ground situations this election, Ballot Access News thinks it might work for the Green Party in Arkansas and the Libertarian Party in Pennsylvania to point […]

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Ballot Access News: Summary of ballot access gains made by third parties

Posted on November 6, 2008 by iwilder

(excerpt from) Ballot Access News: Changes in Qualified Status for Minor Parties November 5th, 2008 After each election, the list of states in which the various minor parties are qualified changes somewhat, based on the election returns. Because it is more difficult for parties to remain on the ballot immediately after a presidential election, compared […]

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Ballot Access News: Profound thoughts on tolerance for minor/third parties

Posted on November 5, 2008 by iwilder

from Ballot Access News Lesson of 2004 and 2008: Major Parties Perform Better When They Tolerate Minor Party Opposition November 4th, 2008 There are many, many historical markers from tonight’s election. One that must not be forgotten is this: major parties that disrespect voters by trying to eliminate minor party and independent candidates, live to […]

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Election Night: Watching Ballot Access Successes: State-by-state

Posted on November 4, 2008 by iwilder

With the elections today, alternative parties, minor parties, or third parties (however you like to call them) in some states may move up or down on the rung of ballot access. The chart below explains how in some states, the Presidential election year affords an opportunity for an alternative party to score the votes they […]

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Alternative Election Night Coverage: Here at onthewilderside

Posted on November 4, 2008 by iwilder

Live Blogging here (and from the BOOG City crew in NYC) starting at 8pm on Election Night!

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One Party System: Reps and Dems fail to run against each other

Posted on October 25, 2008 by iwilder

(excerpt from) Ballot Access News Republicans, Democrats Fail to Run Against Each Other in 39.5% of State Legislative Elections This November October 24th, 2008 One of the scandals of elections in the United States is that the Democratic and Republican Parties field so few nominees for state legislative posts…(rest of story at BAN here.)

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