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Richard Winger commented on the post, Open Primaries Spark Debate, on the column The Political Alternative 5 hours, 48 minutes ago
The way to avoid picking the “lesser of two evils” is to implement proportional representation, or at least instant-runoff voting. Almost every country in central and western Europe uses proportional
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Debbie Sharnak commented on the post, New Wisconsin Abortion Law Requires Ultrasound, Follows Popular Trend, on the column IVN 7 hours, 51 minutes ago
This is a fascinating interactive map about the state of abortion laws nationally: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/special/politics/us-abortion-map/?Post+generic=%3Ftid%3Dsm_twitter_washingtonpost
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Samuel Genson commented on the post, Wanted: Midwest Republicans for Senate in 2014, on the column The MidWest Wing Report 8 hours, 36 minutes ago
Jim, I doubt he runs after losing in the 2010 Gov Primary and then being trounced in 2012. It is a shame because he was a good Congressman for my father’s district. However, perhaps this more evidence that some
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Lucas Eaves commented on the post, Board of Supervisors Unanimously Supports Vargas’ Hazel’s Law, on the column IVN San Diego 9 hours, 7 minutes ago
This is good news for prosecutors in California. While I believe that criminals should have important rights, these rights should prevent the prosecution from doing it’s job, especially in cases like child sex trafficking.
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Dennis "DJ" Mikolay commented on the post, Open Primaries Spark Debate, on the column The Political Alternative 9 hours, 22 minutes ago
Many thanks. I tried to take as unbiased, un-politically motivated stance as would be possible when discussing elections.
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Chad Peace wrote a new post, Board of Supervisors Unanimously Supports Vargas’ Hazel’s Law, on the column IVN San Diego 9 hours, 25 minutes ago
The San Diego County Board of Supervisors showed unanimous support today for Hazel’s Law, authored by Juan Vargas, a bill that would impose strict liability on the age requirement for child sex
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Lyell J Thomas commented on the post, One-Fifth of Americans View Both Political Parties Unfavorably, on the column The Neutral Zone 10 hours, 18 minutes ago
In honor of our Constitution, why don’t we do something about it!!!!
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Dog Gone wrote a new post, The Facts versus the Myths about Our Flag, and how they relate to commerce and politics, on the column Penigma 10 hours, 26 minutes ago
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Jeremy Landry commented on the post, One-Fifth of Americans View Both Political Parties Unfavorably, on the column The Neutral Zone 10 hours, 54 minutes ago
I would simply like to see the main presidential debates run by a non-affiliated independent organization. As it is, it’s the most widely televised debate in the country. Combined with free publicity for the two
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Chad Peace wrote a new post, Ron Paul Issues Urgent Video on National ID Card Vote, on the column Common Sense 10 hours, 59 minutes ago
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Chad Peace commented on the post, Open Primaries Spark Debate, on the column The Political Alternative 11 hours, 22 minutes ago
I think you’ve captured the crux of the real debate more than anywhere I’ve seen. While most talk about “electing D’s and R’s”, its really about the type of representatives we elect and who they are accountable to.
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Lucas Eaves commented on the post, Open Primaries Spark Debate, on the column The Political Alternative 11 hours, 35 minutes ago
Cool article. There is still way to many states that have closed primaries thus disenfranchising the growing number of independents/unaffiliated voters. Without going as far as implementing top two primaries
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Alex Gauthier commented on the post, Open Primaries Spark Debate, on the column The Political Alternative 11 hours, 39 minutes ago
a lot of voters get upset when it comes down to the lesser of two evils in the general election. this is exactly what the electoral system produces, rather than encouraging candidates to appeal to a broader base
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Dennis "DJ" Mikolay wrote a new post, Open Primaries Spark Debate, on the column The Political Alternative 11 hours, 45 minutes ago
Regardless of one’s party affiliation or political views, it is obvious there is something seriously wrong with the way elections are conducted in the United States. They are expensive, exclusive, and regularly
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Lucas Eaves commented on the post, One-Fifth of Americans View Both Political Parties Unfavorably, on the column The Neutral Zone 11 hours, 48 minutes ago
Agreed. Political parties have always existed and are needed to organized the political world. However, when the main parties are being rejected by a growing number of citizens, something needs to change.
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Alex Gauthier commented on the post, One-Fifth of Americans View Both Political Parties Unfavorably, on the column The Neutral Zone 11 hours, 52 minutes ago
that’s a noble aspiration but I think the reality of not just the american political process but politics in general is such that more rigid affiliations like party structures are an inevitability. the key for me
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Andrew Whiteman commented on the post, One-Fifth of Americans View Both Political Parties Unfavorably, on the column The Neutral Zone 12 hours, 11 minutes ago
While it’s a good sign that the major parties aren’t as dominant as they have been, (competition is a good thing, right?), I would be much more thrilled if satisfaction in any political party was lower.
For me,
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Shawn M. Griffiths commented on the post, Wanted: Midwest Republicans for Senate in 2014, on the column The MidWest Wing Report 12 hours, 25 minutes ago
This is good analysis of the current situation. Spot on.
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Jane Susskind wrote a new post, One-Fifth of Americans View Both Political Parties Unfavorably, on the column The Neutral Zone 12 hours, 27 minutes ago
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Jorge commented on the post, The Churro King, A Churro Making Machine, Can Change Lives, on the column IVN San Diego 12 hours, 39 minutes ago
I would like to buy a churro machine from Joe Perretta! Does anyone know how to get a hold of him????
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Debbie Sharnak wrote a new post, New Wisconsin Abortion Law Requires Ultrasound, Follows Popular Trend, on the column IVN 13 hours, 28 minutes ago
Americans remain divided over their views on abortion. The Gallup survey recently reported that about 45 percent of Americans identify as pro-choice and 48 percent regard themselves as pro-life. States across
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Alex Gauthier commented on the post, Independents Exceed Party Registration In Key States, on the column IVN 13 hours, 39 minutes ago
Thanks Richard, it was quite the trek, slogging through the various secretary of state websites. I’m really blown away no one compiles all this data in one central place already.
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Rbwinn3 commented on the post, What It Means to be Independent, on the column The Neutral Zone 13 hours, 43 minutes ago
For me, being registered as an independent voter means being registered the correct way. The writing and adoption of the Constitution created independent voter and independent candidates for office by saying
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Michael Higham commented on the post, What It Means to be Independent, on the column The Neutral Zone 14 hours, 18 minutes ago
Great post, quick and to the point. To me, being independent means not just accepting a position on an issue without critically thinking about it. It’s rather subjective and it’s almost impossible to tell if
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Michael Higham commented on the post, San Onofre Shutdown Can Be a Loss For the Environmental Movement, on the column California 14 hours, 25 minutes ago
I was talking about this yesterday. Imagine what a failed launch of nuclear waste into space would look like! I’d be a bit hesitant to put tons of nuclear waste on a rocketship into the air.
But at some point
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Eli Levine commented on the post, In Election, Republican Gabriel Gomez Seeks Independents, on the column ICON 14 hours, 31 minutes ago
Why would any Independent want to vote with the person who aligns with the party that is so over the top, un-Independent, and not interested in governing at its very ideological core?
Why choose the people who
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Foo TNose commented on the post, San Onofre Shutdown Can Be a Loss For the Environmental Movement, on the column California 14 hours, 33 minutes ago
The probem I have with these wipes is nuclear powered energy leaves in its wake mass distruction and messy hot active crap that needs to be stored for thousands of years. are you kidding me? we store it on Indian
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Chad Peace commented on the post, Independents Exceed Party Registration In Key States, on the column IVN 15 hours ago
I am amazed that the numbers are that high. Especially in closed primary states where you can’t even vote unless you join a party.
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Chad Peace commented on the post, Independents Exceed Party Registration In Key States, on the column IVN 15 hours, 4 minutes ago
Even 25% is 10x higher than 2.5% Richard.
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Chad Peace commented on the post, What It Means to be Independent, on the column The Neutral Zone 15 hours, 6 minutes ago
To me, it means approaching each issue on its own merits; no self-starters.
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Richard Winger commented on the post, Independents Exceed Party Registration In Key States, on the column IVN 15 hours, 8 minutes ago
It’s a lot of work gathering this kind of data, and I salute Alex for doing it. I do it in even numbered years. The last time I did it, for all the states in the nation that have registration by party or
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Glen Luke Flanagan commented on the post, New Wisconsin Abortion Law Requires Ultrasound, Follows Popular Trend, on the column IVN 15 hours, 39 minutes ago
The frustrating thing is that laws like this aren’t meant to contribute to ethical abortion policies, they’re stepping stones toward banning abortion entirely. In other words, if the far right can’t outlaw
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Alex Gauthier commented on the post, What It Means to be Independent, on the column The Neutral Zone 15 hours, 52 minutes ago
I’ve seen far fewer Democrats looking to buck the party line but they are still out there. Would be great to look into who’s trying to pull the two sides together on the blue side of the aisle.
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joe cucchiara commented on the post, Congress is Failing America, on the column The Neutral Zone 15 hours, 54 minutes ago
On the contrary Don. Are you talking about my paraphrasing what a former White house adviser said?. It just adds to the fact that there are millions of people not satisfied with, particularly with Congress for not
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Kaylan K. commented on the post, Next Generation Science Standards Given C Grade by Education Think Tank, on the column Progress Report 16 hours, 29 minutes ago
So, instead of trying to create even better standards, we’re just pushing for these standards because they are better than before? Well that seems like a great solution. Yes, something is better than nothing,
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Kaylan K. commented on the post, San Onofre Shutdown Can Be a Loss For the Environmental Movement, on the column California 16 hours, 32 minutes ago
I’m waiting for politicians to start proposing nuclear waste be sent into outer space because nobody wants to dedicate time or funding to find viable, long-term waste solutions.
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Kaylan K. commented on the post, In California, Citizens Control the Redistricting Process and It Works, on the column IVN 16 hours, 38 minutes ago
I hope this is a trend for the rest of the nation. Maryland’s district maps have been gerrymandered beyond recognition.
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Kaylan K. commented on the post, What It Means to be Independent, on the column The Neutral Zone 16 hours, 44 minutes ago
For me, it means making my own decisions and staying true to my beliefs, not necessarily voting in accordance with party lines. However, it also means registering with a party because the partisan-primary system
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Michael Higham commented on the post, San Onofre Shutdown Can Be a Loss For the Environmental Movement, on the column California 16 hours, 44 minutes ago
It’s not, which was actually something I wanted to follow up on. But taking nuclear completely out of the equation puts a strain on every other source to produce more. Judging from a map of every energy source in
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Shawn M. Griffiths wrote a new post, What It Means to be Independent, on the column The Neutral Zone 17 hours, 23 minutes ago
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Samuel Genson commented on the post, Wanted: Midwest Republicans for Senate in 2014, on the column The MidWest Wing Report 17 hours, 40 minutes ago
In some cases, yes. In others, it really has to do with the candidates themselves. In Michigan, the lines are very clear – West Michigan is heavily conservative, around Detroit and Flint, it is very liberal with
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