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The current presidential election cycle has dominated headlines for well over a year already. Heading into the final months, the intensity of public scrutiny is only expected to increase. With the Republican and Democratic tickets all but formally set, the big question remains: what role will independents and third party candidates play this election?

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.

By | 09/29/2012 | Activism, Ballot Access, Ballot Initiatives, Elections 2012, Featured, Local Office, Movements, News, Oregon, Organizations, President, State Office, States | 5 Comments

The immigrant integration movement is sparking a revolution of naturalized voter initiatives across the US as November 6th draws closer.

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By | 09/28/2012 | President

Gary Johnson is suing the FEC for declaratory relief to compel the FEC to “make dispersement of pre-election general funding as provided by statute.”

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By | 09/28/2012 | Elections 2012, Headline, President | 35 Comments

In a Libertarian Super PAC ad Wednesday, former Gov. Jesse Ventura called for Gary Johnson’s inclusion in the presidential debates.

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By | 09/28/2012 | Elections 2012, Headline, President | 21 Comments

During the Republican primary season, Mitt Romney proved that he was, relatively, more disciplined and electable than his contenders.

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By | 09/28/2012 | Elections 2012, Headline, President | 17 Comments

The presidential candidates are out of touch with citizens, yet we often don’t stop to think, “Is this the best we can do? Is this all I have to choose from?”

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By | 09/27/2012 | President

Wednesday’s third Gary Johnson Reddit AMA included more hard-hitting questions and follow-ups than his previous two interviews with the popular forum.

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By | 09/27/2012 | Ballot Access, Featured, President | 32 Comments

Third party candidate platforms address many issues important to independent voters that the two major presidential candidates rarely, if ever, address.

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