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Our monopoly government of Dems/Reps kicks Libertarians off the ballot…

Posted on October 6, 2009 by kwilder

from Ballot Access News New York Libertarians Lose Ballot Status for Suffolk County Slate on a Technicality October 6th, 2009 On October 6, a New York Superior Court in Suffolk County, New York, ruled that the lawsuit Kosin v Geier should be dismissed. This means that none of the Libertarian candidates for county office in […]

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In PA: Marakay Rogers running for judge as a Libertarian

Posted on October 5, 2009 by kwilder

from Green Party Watch Ballot Access News reports that Marakay Rogers is running for the state wide office of Superior Court Judge on the Libertarian Party ticket. Independent Political Report has a lot of discussion about this transition. In 2004, Marakay Rogers was the Green Party candidate for Attorney General in Pennsylvania. She won 70,624 […]

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Good news for third party/independent candidates: Court decision on public campaign funding

Posted on August 28, 2009 by iwilder

KW: This is very good news for third party and independent candidates. Having government/public money set aside to fund candidates can be a healthy idea for getting all voices heard during election season. The idea is that people willing to run for office do not have to be rich to get their ideas out and […]

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Papa John Kolstad, IRV and Pizza

Posted on August 26, 2009 by kwilder

KW: Below is an article I wrote for Independent Political Report: While the mainstream news reports on Papa John’s pizza, and its founder’s retrieved Camaro, the political world has been percolating the story about a unique, independent candidate running for Mayor of Minneapolis, who happens to be called “Papa John.” Papa John Kolstad received his […]

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For the politically curious in NY: Tues. Aug. 18th is a big day!

Posted on August 17, 2009 by kwilder

KW: For potential candidates in New York State, tomorrow, Tuesday, August 18, 2009, is the last day to file in person (or mail) an “independent nominating petition” to run for office in November. That would mean anyone who was running on an alternative, “made-up”, or third party (without automatic ballot status) line has that due […]

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Another view of the Professor Gates situation: Bob Barr comments

Posted on August 4, 2009 by kwilder

KW writes: The commentary below is from a Libertarian/Conservative Republican point-of-view. Bob Barr  ran for President with the Libertarian Party in 2008.  I agree with a lot of the ideas in the piece. Though, I think the last sentence should say “equally important”. Found the piece at the third party news blog I write for, […]

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Tedisco concedes in NY-20, and media ignores Libertarians

Posted on April 24, 2009 by kwilder

In the Congressional race for the 20th District seat in New York, Republican Jim Tedisco has reportedly conceded to Democrat Scott Murphy. Murphy had been endorsed by a Libertarian candidate – Eric Sundwall – who was thrown off the ballot.

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Strange robo-call about Tea Parties

Posted on April 23, 2009 by kwilder

KW: At the “read more” is the text of the message. First, I will share my opinion on the Tea Parties…

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NY 20th Congressional Election: Third party action with IRV and spoiler issues

Posted on April 1, 2009 by kwilder

Libertarian candidate who was pulled from ballot, and also made and endorsement appears to be the margin in a close-outcome race between Democrat and Republican in NY 20th Congressional District Special Election. No winner declared. Media says it is another “Florida 2000”

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Missouri apologizes to 3rd parties for unfair report

Posted on March 25, 2009 by kwilder

The Missouri Department of Public Safety issued an apology to third parties and third party candidates for their document, MAIC, which profiled militia members as having Ron Paul, Bob Barr, or Chuck Baldwin bumper stickers on their cars.

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NY Governor hits historic low rating (Good news for third parties!)

Posted on March 3, 2009 by kwilder

Thoughts on the Governor’s race in New York for 2010 in light of Governor Paterson’s low approval rating. List of third parties who may be interested in running a candidate for NY Governor.

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New York State Behind in Obtaining New Vote-Counting Equipment

Posted on January 26, 2009 by iwilder

Discovered this information at Ballot Access News. There is coverage at BAN and also from a Gannet News story BAN pointed at. There is some chance that New Yorkers will use the same old lever machines for the 2009 September primary and 2009 November general that we have been using for many, many years. (Which […]

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Libertarian Party passes resolution condemning domestic deployment of US military

Posted on December 9, 2008 by iwilder

full resolution posted at Independent Political Report Libertarian Party passes resolution condemning domestic deployment of US military …THEREFORE, be it resolved, the Libertarian National Committee and its undersigned members hereby condemn the plans of the federal government to deploy 20,000 active duty members of the U.S. military to serve, for whatever reason, domestically in the […]

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Voting FAQ for Louisiana, 2nd District Congress/3rd District State Senate

Posted on November 18, 2008 by iwilder

Update: 12/7/08: Anh “Joseph” Cao (Republican) won. Malik Rahim  got at least 3%.  The update on Wilderside is: here. More info on voting at bottom and in article: here 2008 Early voting in Louisiana is over! (It was Tuesday, Nov. 18th to Tuesday, Nov. 25th) Greens around the country have been focused on ways to […]

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