Nearly 40% of voters now consider themselves politically independent, the highest ever in our country’s history. With the economy struggling, congressional approval at record low, and unfavorable ratings of both parties higher than ever, independent voters will have a significant impact on the 2012 elections.
Fierce opposition to the Ron Paul campaign is just one example of the intense partisan pressure for conformity.
The organization approached the problem from the wrong direction, namely, from the top down. Another inherent weakness in the Americans Elect strategy is its implicit assumption that the ideal alternative presidential ticket would be bipartisan, consisting of one individual from each of the two legacy parties.
Ron Paul seems to have the parliamentary grounds for a first ballot upset and a primary victory– no brokered convention necessary.
Is Dr. Ron Paul done, completely? Or will he continue amassing what have been called “stealth delegates”? Even without an “official” campaign effort in states like Texas and California, can Dr. Paul continue to siphon a sizable chunk of Republican support from front-runner Governor Mitt Romney?
In an email sent to reporters Monday morning, Texas Congressman Dr. Ron Paul announced he is suspending his campaign in the remaining 11 primary states. And despite decreased spending in primary states, his campaign is anything but over.
Do you live in one of the 12 swing states seen as integral to victory in this year’s presidential election cycle? If so, expect a flood of political ads, battling voter registration drives, and campaign visits in the coming months.
Mexican immigration has slowed dramatically over the last decade, and net migration may even be negative now.
Third parties provide hope for independent voters, but the two-party system fears candidates like the Libertarian Party’s Gary Johnson.
From the sexual allegations against Herman Cain to Newt Gingrich’s proposal of a moon colony, this election cycle has has its fair share of drama. And while it’s easy to get caught up in the sensationalism of the presidential race, let’s not forget that primaries are about more than just presidential nominees.
The problem with a Marco Rubio pick is that his selection would only typify all of Mitt Romney’s weaknesses, rather than strengthen them.
