States all have unique attributes, issues and problems, yet many commonalities. One of the most fiercely debated concepts in American politics is the issue of states rights versus federal powers. This debate anchors a slew of hot-button topics including immigration, health care, commerce, and more. This section will aim to cover issues specific to states and continue such debate transparently here at Independent Voter Network.
Former Republican Bill Bloomfield is running a high-profile campaign as an independent for US Congress in California’s 33rd Congressional District.
Since we’ve been tracking some of the California candidates on Twitter, we have come across some unique, creative, and even funny uses of social media in campaigning. Here are a few of our favorite tweets leading up to the June 5th primary.
Our political campaigns have a serious and growing problem. Candidates for office rarely mention major issues facing their prospective constituencies, much less propose solutions.
The California Citizens Compensation Commission met in Sacramento yesterday to discuss cutting pay for California’s elected officials. A 5 percent pay cut was approved by the independent commission and will be taking effect in December of this year.
Mitt Romney needs to find a vice presidential candidate that perfectly counterbalances himself without being overshadowing.
Poll shows that Republican turned independent Nathan Fletcher is within the margin of error for San Diego’s mayoral race, trailing Democratic favorite Bob Filner (D) by just 3%.
Public pensions across the country generally calculate future liability by assuming an 8% rate of return. Yet, oftentimes public pension rate of return falls well below this.
