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Christopher A. Guzman

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    Christopher A. Guzman wrote a new post, Early on, Fiorina and Boxer struggle to offer meaningful solutions to the Great Recession, on the site Independent Voter Network 9 months, 2 weeks ago

     

    Coming off a fresh win over her Republican opponents in Tuesday’s primary, Carly Fiorina may have uttered the very words she will regret in November.  Speaking without knowledge of a live microphone, viewers […]

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    Christopher A. Guzman wrote a new post, Think Long proposal draws ire of California Teachers Association and state Republican Party, on the site Independent Voter Network 1 year ago

    ThumbnailUsually clashing over the state budget, both the California Teachers Association (CTA) and the California Republican Party have taken aim at a recently introduced proposal put forth by the Think Long Committee- a […]

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    Christopher A. Guzman wrote a new post, Latest Field Poll gauges pulse of California voters, on the site Independent Voter Network 1 year, 2 months ago

    ThumbnailDespite some modest gains in positive sentiment from California’s voters in certain areas, the latest Field poll indicates that the state still has a long road ahead on the path to recovery.

    Party-aligned […]

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    Christopher A. Guzman wrote a new post, Gallup: Congressional Candidates Face Split Electorate, on the site Independent Voter Network 1 year, 2 months ago

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    Despite the narrative that the Republican presidential field faces trouble from disgruntled voters in an election year, the bloody political campaign doesn’t seem to have negatively affected congressional […]

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    Christopher A. Guzman wrote a new post, Independents still wary of President Obama’s fiscal policies , on the site Independent Voter Network 1 year, 2 months ago

    ThumbnailPresident Barack Obama may be gradually regaining the favor of Independent voters in the midst of a Republican dogfight, but that doesn’t mean that the influential voter demographic still isn’t skeptical of the […]

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    Christopher A. Guzman wrote a new post, Congressman McCotter issues warning over brokered convention, on the site Independent Voter Network 1 year, 2 months ago

    ThumbnailThaddeus McCotter, former Republican presidential candidate and current Michigan congressman, recently warned about the GOP establishment maneuvering the 2012 presidential campaign toward a brokered convention in […]

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    Christopher A. Guzman wrote a new post, Gallup: Republican voters don’t want brokered convention , on the site Independent Voter Network 1 year, 2 months ago

    ThumbnailRepublican voters may have negative sentiments toward the current field of GOP presidential hopefuls, but the latest Gallup polling data shows that a majority of these voters prefer the final nominee to come from […]

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    Christopher A. Guzman wrote a new post, Ron Paul wins Values Voter Summit straw poll despite skepticism from Family Research Council president, on the site Independent Voter Network 1 year, 3 months ago

    ThumbnailCongressman and presidential candidate Ron Paul may have handily won this weekend’s Values Voter Summit straw poll over businessman Herman Cain in Washington DC, but that didn’t stop the head of the Family […]

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    Christopher A. Guzman wrote a new post, Large majority continues to support congressional term limits , on the site Independent Voter Network 1 year, 3 months ago

    ThumbnailA large majority of voters across the political spectrum continues to believe that term limits should be imposed upon members of Congress. The poll numbers serve as yet another indication that the political system […]

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    Christopher A. Guzman wrote a new post, Anti-politician sentiment rising within the Republican Party, on the site Independent Voter Network 1 year, 3 months ago

    ThumbnailWith a GOP presidential field lacking a clear frontrunner, I’m going to suggest a radical and what might be considered a far-fetched idea: The Republican Party Establishment is currently being rocked by an […]

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    Christopher A. Guzman wrote a new post, Ron Paul storms California Republican straw poll, on the site Independent Voter Network 1 year, 3 months ago

    ThumbnailAs media-christened “frontrunners” Gov. Rick Perry and Mitt Romney went missing from the California Republican Party’s Fall convention, Texas Congressman Ron Paul seized the day by capturing another straw poll.  […]

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    Christopher A. Guzman wrote a new post, California’s Tea Party voters chime in on presidential field ahead of state GOP convention, on the site Independent Voter Network 1 year, 3 months ago

    ThumbnailAs the California GOP’s fall convention is set to take place this weekend in Los Angeles, a Field Poll study finds big differences in the state’s Republican voter preferences for President based on how much these […]

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    Christopher A. Guzman wrote a new post, Latest numbers reveal California’s changing political landscape, on the site Independent Voter Network 1 year, 3 months ago

    ThumbnailWhile a majority of Californians are of the opinion that the nation is headed in the wrong direction, a recent study from the Public Policy Institute of California (PPIC) indicates that overall statewide voter […]

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    Christopher A. Guzman wrote a new post, Online voter registration passes California legislature, on the site Independent Voter Network 1 year, 3 months ago

    ThumbnailCalifornia’s voters may soon be able to register online to vote just in time for the 2012 elections.  By a 45-26 vote, the California Assembly recently approved legislation by State Senator Leland Yee (D-San […]

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    Christopher A. Guzman wrote a new post, Congressman West condemns anti-Tea Party rhetoric from Congressional Black Caucus, on the site Independent Voter Network 1 year, 3 months ago

    ThumbnailThreatening to withdraw his Congressional Black Caucus membership if no action was taken, Florida Congressman Allen West sent a letter to Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Chairman Emanuel Cleaver urging him to […]

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    Christopher A. Guzman wrote a new post, Rasmussen: Unaffiliated voters rise to their highest level ever, on the site Independent Voter Network 1 year, 3 months ago

    ThumbnailOn the same day that a small earthquake shook the San Fernando Valley, a recent Rasmussen Reports study of partisan trends indicates that unaffiliated voters will likely be shaking up the nation’s political […]

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    Christopher A. Guzman wrote a new post, Independents and Democrats agree on key economic proposals, on the site Independent Voter Network 1 year, 3 months ago

    ThumbnailAs two-party rhetoric heats up over reviving the U.S. economy, a new Gallup survey indicates that large majorities of Independents are siding more with Democrats on certain economic proposals than Republicans. […]

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    Christopher A. Guzman wrote a new post, Independents most disengaged from GOP presidential debates, on the site Independent Voter Network 1 year, 3 months ago

    ThumbnailWhen it comes to watching the GOP presidential debates this election cycle, Independent voters are more removed from the process than both Republicans and Democrats.  The finding comes from a survey released this […]

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    Christopher A. Guzman wrote a new post, Hispanics becoming integral part of U.S. labor force, on the site Independent Voter Network 1 year, 3 months ago

    ThumbnailCoinciding with the next two presidential election cycles in 2012 and 2016, the Bureau of Labor Statistics is projecting Hispanics to have a significant presence in the nation’s labor force over the next ten […]

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    Christopher A. Guzman wrote a new post, Ron Paul shows independent streak, declines CPAC invitation , on the site Independent Voter Network 1 year, 3 months ago

    ThumbnailAs most of the GOP presidential candidates will be rallying the party base at next week’s Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC), Texas Congressman Ron Paul won’t be present at what’s billed as “the […]

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    Christopher A. Guzman wrote a new post, Republican voter dissatisfaction with GOP presidential field even higher , on the site Independent Voter Network 1 year, 3 months ago

    ThumbnailAnother presidential primary takes place today, this time in the independent-voter rich state of Florida.  According to a survey from the Pew Research Center for the People and the Press released Monday, the […]

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    Christopher A. Guzman wrote a new post, How would the presidential candidates deal with urban America? , on the site Independent Voter Network 1 year, 3 months ago

    ThumbnailPresident Obama created the White House Office of Urban Affairs in February 2009. According to the White House, the feds gave insufficient attention to urban America’s past problems.The office’s stated goal is to […]

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    Christopher A. Guzman wrote a new post, Ron Paul’s base could disrupt the media’s sloppy political narrative , on the site Independent Voter Network 1 year, 3 months ago

    ThumbnailAs the mainstream media delivered yet another dose of the silent treatment to Congressman Ron Paul at this weekend’s CBS/National Journal presidential debate, there’s an approach that could be embraced by his […]

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    Christopher A. Guzman wrote a new post, Public Policy Polling: Support for #OWS drops, on the site Independent Voter Network 1 year, 3 months ago

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    As Occupy Wall Street demonstrations across the nation have started encountering resistance from city authorities, recent data from the Democratic-leaning Public Policy Polling (PPP) firm indicates that voters […]

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    Christopher A. Guzman wrote a new post, Field Poll: Californians skeptical ahead of 2012 presidential election, on the site Independent Voter Network 1 year, 3 months ago

    ThumbnailA Field Poll released on Thursday reveals that Californians are frustrated with the current political process and have a bleak outlook for the country’s future- even with a presidential election approaching in […]

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    Christopher A. Guzman wrote a new post, Americans’ fear of big government may reflect dissatisfaction with the two-party system, on the site Independent Voter Network 1 year, 3 months ago

    ThumbnailCited by some activists as horsemen of the American Apocalypse, “big business” and “big labor” are none too popular in the  current political climate. On the other hand, a Gallup poll released Monday points to yet […]

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    Christopher A. Guzman wrote a new post, Unaffiliated voters could make a splash in New Hampshire primary , on the site Independent Voter Network 1 year, 3 months ago

    ThumbnailWith the Iowa caucuses now behind the Republican presidential field of candidates, most of them have now moved on to brave the political wilderness known as New Hampshire- a small, but significant state where […]

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    Christopher A. Guzman wrote a new post, Examining the consequences of California’s fading Republican Party, on the site Independent Voter Network 1 year, 3 months ago

    ThumbnailThe Republican Party may be dying a slow and painful death in California, but that shouldn’t necessarily be welcome news for its Democratic counterpart. While recent news coverage highlights the Republican demise, […]

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    Christopher A. Guzman wrote a new post, Gallup: public generally opposed to polarizing presidential candidates , on the site Independent Voter Network 1 year, 3 months ago

    ThumbnailA new Gallup poll measuring the positive intensity of Republican presidential candidates, as well as President Obama, has yielded an interesting result.  Candidates who don’t evoke strong emotion from partisans <a […]

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    Christopher A. Guzman wrote a new post, Report shows growing wealth gap between lawmakers and constituents , on the site Independent Voter Network 1 year, 3 months ago

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    As American voters continue to express concerns about the U.S. economy’s fate and the country’s overall direction in the midst of ever-present partisan gridlock, a recent Washington Post report about the […]

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    Christopher A. Guzman wrote a new post, Gallup: Huntsman, Romney, and Paul closest to average American’s political ideology, on the site Independent Voter Network 1 year, 3 months ago

    ThumbnailA recent Gallup Poll finds that the average American is slightly right of center ideologically. The implication? If Americans chose their President on the basis of their ideological views and perceptions of the […]

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    Christopher A. Guzman wrote a new post, Poll: Majority of Republicans unsatisfied with current field of presidential candidates , on the site Independent Voter Network 1 year, 3 months ago

    ThumbnailAs primary season rolls on, a recent CBS poll of Republican voters finds that they are not satisfied with the current crop of GOP presidential candidates.  According to the survey, 58% of Republican voters want […]

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    Christopher A. Guzman wrote a new post, Tea Party Republicans well-informed about GOP presidential field , on the site Independent Voter Network 1 year, 3 months ago

    ThumbnailTea Party Republicans, and even Republican-leaning Independents, know more about the current GOP presidential candidates than Republican voters who disagree with or have no opinion of the Tea Party movement.  […]

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    Christopher A. Guzman wrote a new post, Internet activists take on SOPA: A lesson for Independents? , on the site Independent Voter Network 1 year, 3 months ago

    ThumbnailControversial anti-piracy legislation in Congress has recently hit a snag, one that can largely be attributed to the internet community’s intense activism. California Congressman Darrell Issa, the House’s […]

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    Christopher A. Guzman wrote a new post, Online protests of anti-piracy legislation rock the establishment, on the site Independent Voter Network 1 year, 3 months ago

    ThumbnailThis week’s internet community protests against congressional anti-piracy legislation was monumental. In a crucial election year- as Congress already faces unprecedented public disgust- they couldn’t have happened […]

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    Christopher A. Guzman wrote a new post, Jeb Bush to GOP presidential candidates: Reach out to Independents, on the site Independent Voter Network 1 year, 3 months ago

    ThumbnailAs the next presidential primary contest approaches one week from today, Florida’s former governor and younger brother of President George W. Bush has a word of wisdom for the remaining four Republican […]

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    Christopher A. Guzman wrote a new post, Gallup: Despite small dip, majority of Americans still support a third party, on the site Independent Voter Network 1 year, 4 months ago

    ThumbnailAs an expectedly intense 2012 election season quickly approaches, a new Gallup Poll reveals that a majority of citizens still support a third major political party to challenge the traditional two-party […]

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    Christopher A. Guzman wrote a new post, Bowen’s concession sets the stage for a Huey vs. Hahn showdown in July , on the site Independent Voter Network 1 year, 4 months ago

    ThumbnailAfter mulling a recount challenge to Tea Party-backed candidate Craig Huey in the aftermath of California’s 36th congressional district top-two open primary, California Secretary of State Debra Bowen has […]

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    Christopher A. Guzman wrote a new post, Political outsiders gearing up to make a splash in 2012, on the site Independent Voter Network 1 year, 4 months ago

    ThumbnailIf anyone thought the revolution to overthrow establishment candidates had lost its steam after the 2010 midterms, recent events seem to demonstrate that the movement is far from over.Just this week, Democrat […]

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    Christopher A. Guzman wrote a new post, AP’s slanted analysis glosses over Independent voters, on the site Independent Voter Network 1 year, 4 months ago

    ThumbnailAlthough the latest piece from the Associated Press attempts to throw at least a bone of coverage to Independent voters with the 2012 election coming up, it is riddled with superficial analysis and even unfairly […]

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    Christopher A. Guzman wrote a new post, Majority of Independents oppose Governor Brown’s tax extension proposal , on the site Independent Voter Network 1 year, 4 months ago

    ThumbnailOn the heels of Gov. Jerry Brown releasing his revised budget in May, a recent poll conducted by the Public Policy Institute of California (PPIC) found that opposition to his tax extensions was highest among […]

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    Christopher A. Guzman wrote a new post, Independents will splash the two-party system with the cold water of reality , on the site Independent Voter Network 1 year, 4 months ago

    ThumbnailWashington DC, and the institution of government in general, have lived up to their reputation of being an isolated island lost in a sea of reality. While this was especially evident as House Speaker John Boehner […]

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    Christopher A. Guzman wrote a new post, Has the libertarian moment arrived?, on the site Independent Voter Network 1 year, 4 months ago

    ThumbnailA libertarian-leaning sentiment is on the rise in the country, which may be attributed in part to the culture of digital personalization that’s become so embedded in our way of life. With inventions such as the […]

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    Christopher A. Guzman wrote a new post, California’s Tea Party voters more engaged than non-partisans and Democrats, on the site Independent Voter Network 1 year, 4 months ago

    A Field poll study sampling 950 registered California voters shows that the state’s Tea Party-affiliated voters follow what’s going on most of the time in government more than Democrats and voters classified as […]

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    Christopher A. Guzman wrote a new post, Democrat Janice Hahn attempts to shed partisan label in war of TV ads with Republican Craig Huey, on the site Independent Voter Network 1 year, 4 months ago

    ThumbnailWith the special election for California’s 36th congressional district seat rapidly approaching on July 12th, Los Angeles City Councilwoman Janice Hahn is branding herself as one who has never held partisan […]

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    Christopher A. Guzman wrote a new post, Open primaries could change the political landscape in Arizona, on the site Independent Voter Network 1 year, 4 months ago

    ThumbnailIn a state where Independents now outnumber registered voters from each of the two major parties, an Arizona State University professor suggests that it may be time for the Grand Canyon State to adopt some form of […]

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    Christopher A. Guzman wrote a new post, Young Hispanics could become the newest Independents, on the site Independent Voter Network 1 year, 4 months ago

    ThumbnailAccording to a poll commissioned by Generation Opportunity- a new non-profit, non-partisan organization that’s interested in reaching 18-29 year old Americans on the nation’s economic issues- young Hispanics want […]

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    Christopher A. Guzman wrote a new post, Pew survey analyzes Independent, Democratic, and Republican voter trends, on the site Independent Voter Network 1 year, 4 months ago

    ThumbnailAs partisan gridlock intensifies, the Pew Research Center’s constant monitoring of Independent voters continues to reveal the building momentum of the non-partisan movement. In a recent Pew survey primarily […]

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    Christopher A. Guzman wrote a new post, Rasmussen poll: Tea Party members not “economic terrorists”, but haven’t made things better, on the site Independent Voter Network 1 year, 4 months ago

    ThumbnailAs those on the Left have recently attempted to craft yet another meme to diminish the relevance of the Tea Party movement, a Rasmussen Poll showed that a majority of voters don’t subscribe to the notion that the […]

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    Christopher A. Guzman wrote a new post, Rasmussen: Ron Paul in dead heat with President Obama in hypothetical 2012 race, on the site Independent Voter Network 1 year, 4 months ago

    ThumbnailA recent Rasmussen survey of likely U.S. voters found that Texas Congressman Dr. Ron Paul runs practically dead even with President Barack Obama in a hypothetical head-to-head 2012 White House race. Additionally, […]

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