More voters today are registering as independents than at anytime in American history. As partisan campaigns seek to divide the nation into a superficial left v. right or Democrat v. Republican mentality, the independent-minded voter looks for candidates that think and speak for themselves. The 2012 elections will be an important test of how independent-minded voters will assert themselves at the polls.
Among many important states this election, there is one in particular that is gaining attention in the last days of the presidential race: Iowa.
In the aftermath of the devastating Hurricane Sandy, politicos have been speculating on the effect the hurricane will have on the presidential election. Causing an estimated $50 billion in damages,.
Gary Johnson’s latest ad is asking voters to “cast a protest vote that counts” by helping reach him 5 percent of the popular vote. The Johnson’s campaign says, “5 percent.
The United States has a long history of going ahead with presidential elections. The presidential election of 1812 was conducted even though war had just been declared against the Brits. Incumbent.
After Hurricane Sandy devastated the East Coast, the presidential candidates took the opportunity to exercise the presidential tradition of addressing the masses, ensuring victims of a secure future, and offering.
An anonymously funded 8 1/4 x 13.5 inch piece opposing Prop 121 was sent this week to Arizona voters. It features a large, sadistic photo of a wide-eyed woman with duct tape covering her mouth, appearing to tie a women’s fear of being silenced or abducted to the actions of Open Elections supporters.
In the race for Nebraska’s open Senate seat, Kerrey gains on Fischer, indicating a recent shift in political attitude prior to the election. Independents will be key in deciding the outcome of the race.
