Bianca Ciotti

Bianca Ciotti wrote a new post, This Election, US Gains Independents in the Senate, on the site IVN San Diego 6 months, 2 weeks ago

As of 10 AM EST on November 7th 2012, independent Senate candidates have earned 897,259 votes, a number will only rise as precincts continue to report. As independent votes creep towards the one million mark […]

Bianca Ciotti wrote a new post, This Election, US Gains Independents in the Senate, on the site Election Center 6 months, 2 weeks ago

As of 10 AM EST on November 7th 2012, independent Senate candidates have earned 897,259 votes, a number will only rise as precincts continue to report. As independent votes creep towards the one million mark […]

Bianca Ciotti wrote a new post, This Election, US Gains Independents in the Senate, on the site Independent Voter Network 6 months, 2 weeks ago

As of 10 AM EST on November 7th 2012, independent Senate candidates have earned 897,259 votes, a number will only rise as precincts continue to report. As independent votes creep towards the one million mark […]

Bianca Ciotti wrote a new post, Forecast: Who Will Run for California Governor in 2014?, on the site IVN San Diego 6 months, 3 weeks ago

With the 2012 election coming to a close in less than a week, California voters are already anticipating the 2014 races. The current incumbent governor, Jerry Brown, has lost much of his footing with […]

Bianca Ciotti wrote a new post, Forecast: Who Will Run for California Governor in 2014?, on the site Election Center 6 months, 3 weeks ago

With the 2012 election coming to a close in less than a week, California voters are already anticipating the 2014 races. The current incumbent governor, Jerry Brown, has lost much of his footing with […]

Bianca Ciotti wrote a new post, Forecast: Who Will Run for California Governor in 2014?, on the site Independent Voter Network 6 months, 3 weeks ago

With the 2012 election coming to a close in less than a week, California voters are already anticipating the 2014 races. The current incumbent governor, Jerry Brown, has lost much of his footing with […]

Bianca Ciotti wrote a new post, Immigrant Integration Conference Addresses Struggles, Hopes, on the site Independent Voter Network 7 months ago

Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley welcomed a packed hall in Baltimore as the National Immigrant Integration Conference kicked off this weekend.

The NIIC is hosted by the National Partnership for New […]

Bianca Ciotti wrote a new post, An Interview With Sobhani, Independent Candidate for Senate, on the site Election Center 7 months ago

IVN’s Bianca Ciotti recently interviewed Maryland’s sole independent candidate for Senate, Dr. Rob Sobhani. A longtime pundit and business executive, Sobhani decided to run for office when he grew tired of […]

Bianca Ciotti wrote a new post, An Interview With Sobhani, Independent Candidate for Senate, on the site Independent Voter Network 7 months ago

IVN’s Bianca Ciotti recently interviewed Maryland’s sole independent candidate for Senate, Dr. Rob Sobhani. A longtime pundit and business executive, Sobhani decided to run for office when he grew tired of […]

Bianca Ciotti wrote a new post, Independent Voters Could Determine Indiana Senate Race, on the site Independent Voter Network 7 months, 2 weeks ago

In America’s Heartland, independent voters are again a topic of scrutiny. The Indiana Senate race has become a monetary sinkhole as Republicans and Democrats pour advertising funds into the race in an attempt […]

Bianca Ciotti wrote a new post, Independent Voters Could Determine Indiana Senate Race, on the site Election Center 7 months, 2 weeks ago

In America’s Heartland, independent voters are again a topic of scrutiny. The Indiana Senate race has become a monetary sinkhole as Republicans and Democrats pour advertising funds into the race in an attempt […]

Bianca Ciotti wrote a new post, Romney Promises To Crack Down on China, on the site Independent Voter Network 7 months, 2 weeks ago

In his newest TV spot, Romney promises to “crack down on China.” Recently, both candidates have made US/China relations a main campaign issue. However, Romney’s ambiguous language has led many to question what […]

Bianca Ciotti wrote a new post, Romney Promises To Crack Down on China, on the site Election Center 7 months, 2 weeks ago

In his newest TV spot, Romney promises to “crack down on China.” Recently, both candidates have made US/China relations a main campaign issue. However, Romney’s ambiguous language has led many to question what […]

Bianca Ciotti wrote a new post, Naturalized Voter Initiatives Sweep the US, on the site Independent Voter Network 7 months, 2 weeks ago

Naturalized citizens are quickly becoming a major demographic in the upcoming election. This is largely thanks to thousands of initiatives nationwide that encourage eligible, naturalized US citizens to […]

Bianca Ciotti commented on the post, Religion and Political Parties are Suffering from the Same Problem, on the site IVN Editors' Blog 7 months, 2 weeks ago

This is a really interesting article! I’m surprised to hear that people perceive agnostics as indecisive “fence-sitters.” I find it ill advised to assume about someone else’s religious decisions, and much the same […]

Bianca Ciotti commented on the post, Virginia’s Changing Political Spectrum Favors Independents, on the site Independent Voter Network 7 months, 3 weeks ago

It appears that certain demographics are moving left and becoming more numerous. A lot of federal employees, single women, and Hispanics are pouring into the area and voting Democratic (at least in terms of the […]

Bianca Ciotti wrote a new post, Virginia’s Changing Political Spectrum Favors Independents, on the site Independent Voter Network 7 months, 3 weeks ago

The Old Dominion may be exchanging their red banner for a purple flag in November. Virginia has voted almost exclusively Republican in previous elections, but it appears that this trend is changing. In 2008, […]

Bianca Ciotti wrote a new post, Virginia’s Changing Political Spectrum Favors Independents, on the site Election Center 7 months, 3 weeks ago

The Old Dominion may be exchanging their red banner for a purple flag in November. Virginia has voted almost exclusively Republican in previous elections, but it appears that this trend is changing. In 2008, […]

Bianca Ciotti wrote a new post, Maine Candidates For Senate Heat Up Race, on the site Independent Voter Network 7 months, 3 weeks ago

The Maine candidates for Senate traded blows as the race for the seat intensified this week. The current senator, Olympia Snowe (R) is not running for re-election, leaving three candidates to step up to […]

Bianca Ciotti wrote a new post, Maine Candidates For Senate Heat Up Race, on the site Election Center 7 months, 3 weeks ago

The Maine candidates for Senate traded blows as the race for the seat intensified this week. The current senator, Olympia Snowe (R) is not running for re-election, leaving three candidates to step up to […]

Bianca Ciotti wrote a new post, Naturalized Voter Initiatives Sweep the US, on the site Election Center 7 months, 3 weeks ago

Naturalized citizens are quickly becoming a major demographic in the upcoming election. This is largely thanks to thousands of initiatives nationwide that encourage eligible, naturalized US citizens to […]

Bianca Ciotti wrote a new post, An Interview with TJ O’Hara, The Modern Whig Party Candidate, on the site Election Center 8 months ago

IVN Contributor Bianca Ciotti had the opportunity to conduct an in-depth interview with TJ O’Hara, the Modern Whig Party candidate for President of the United States in 2012. In the following interview, O’Hara […]

Bianca Ciotti wrote a new post, An Interview with TJ O’Hara, The Modern Whig Party Candidate, on the site Independent Voter Network 8 months ago

IVN Contributor Bianca Ciotti had the opportunity to conduct an in-depth interview with TJ O’Hara, the Modern Whig Party candidate for President of the United States in 2012. In the following interview, O’Hara […]

Bianca Ciotti wrote a new post, Chris Wallace Lecture Covers Elections and Partisanship, on the site Independent Voter Network 8 months ago

Chris Wallace, host of Fox News Sunday, visited the University of Maryland as a guest lecturer for the Gildenhorn Institute for Israel Studies Thursday. He spoke on a number of issues, including the mainstream […]

Bianca Ciotti wrote a new post, Chris Wallace Lecture Covers Elections and Partisanship, on the site Election Center 8 months ago

Chris Wallace, host of Fox News Sunday, visited the University of Maryland as a guest lecturer for the Gildenhorn Institute for Israel Studies Thursday. He spoke on a number of issues, including the mainstream […]

Bianca Ciotti wrote a new post, Poll: 90% of Voters Say Partisanship Is #1 Cause of Gridlock, on the site Independent Voter Network 8 months, 1 week ago

According to a survey commissioned by the National Institute for Civil Discourse, less than one out of ten voters have confidence in the problem solving abilities of our elected officials. The poll was <a href="http://uanews.org/story/key-undecided-independent-voters-seek-different-tone-campaign" […]

Bianca Ciotti wrote a new post, Google Refuses to Take Down Inflammatory YouTube Video, on the site Independent Voter Network 8 months, 1 week ago

A wave of violent riots has spread throughout the Middle East, from Libya to Afghanistan, incited by an inflammatory YouTube video about Islam. After the death of a US ambassador in Libya, the White House […]

Bianca Ciotti wrote a new post, Maryland Independent Party Dissolves Amongst Voter Confusion, on the site Independent Voter Network 8 months, 1 week ago

The Maryland Independent Party, recognized by the state in 2008, has been dissolved due to dormant campaign finances. The state Elections Board voted on June 3rd to withdraw recognition of the party by closing […]

Bianca Ciotti wrote a new post, Maryland Independent Party Dissolves Amongst Voter Confusion, on the site Election Center 8 months, 1 week ago

The Maryland Independent Party, recognized by the state in 2008, has been dissolved due to dormant campaign finances. The state Elections Board voted on June 3rd to withdraw recognition of the party by closing […]

Bianca Ciotti commented on the post, North Korea Accepts Aid from South, on the site Independent Voter Network 8 months, 2 weeks ago

While I agree that North Korea has defaulted on promises in the past, the difference here is the new leadership. Beyond accepting aid from the South, Kim Jong-Un has demonstrated that he is a much different leader […]

Bianca Ciotti wrote a new post, Court of Appeals Freezes Arizona Anti-Abortion Law, on the site Arizona 8 months, 2 weeks ago

On March 27th of this year, the Arizona House of Representatives passed HB2036, a bill aimed at outlawing selective abortions past 20 weeks of conception. Women’s rights activists breathed a sigh of relief on […]

Bianca Ciotti wrote a new post, North Korea Accepts Aid from South, on the site Independent Voter Network 8 months, 2 weeks ago

In August, it was reported that Kim Jong-un, successor to Kim Jong-il and the current leader of North Korea, showed signs of progress from an isolated dictatorship to a more open government. On Monday, North […]

Bianca Ciotti wrote a new post, US Suspends Training During Re-screening of Afghan Troops, on the site Independent Voter Network 8 months, 2 weeks ago

Last month, IVN published two articles on the subject of Green on Blue attacks in Afghanistan, which have been on the rise since July. In August, Afghan officials launched a program to re-screen all Afghan […]

Bianca Ciotti wrote a new post, Green Party Candidate Jill Stein’s Green New Deal, on the site Independent Voter Network 8 months, 2 weeks ago

In late January, Green Party presidential candidate Jill Stein released a video entitled “A People’s State of the Union: A Green New Deal for America.” Over the course of 45 minutes, Stein addresses the […]

Bianca Ciotti wrote a new post, Green Party Candidate Jill Stein’s Green New Deal, on the site Election Center 8 months, 2 weeks ago

In late January, Green Party presidential candidate Jill Stein released a video entitled “A People’s State of the Union: A Green New Deal for America.” Over the course of 45 minutes, Stein addresses the […]

Bianca Ciotti wrote a new post, US Servicewomen Are Denied Abortions in Cases of Rape, Incest, on the site Independent Voter Network 8 months, 3 weeks ago

The Republican National Convention drew to a close last week with full media attention. However, a non-partisan advocacy group hopes to redirect some of the focus from politicos to another issue. Capitalizing […]

Bianca Ciotti commented on the post, President Obama Reddit AMA Tackles Economy, Loans, PACs, on the site Independent Voter Network 8 months, 3 weeks ago

Though you bring up many good points, I’d have to say that promoting himself as a “tech savvy” candidate is a legitimate reelection strategy in the minds of many. Through forums like Reddit, Tumblr, Facebook, […]

Bianca Ciotti commented on the post, Fact Check of 2016 Movie: Obama’s America by Dinesh D’Souza, on the site Independent Voter Network 8 months, 3 weeks ago

The inclusion of Daniel Pipes is pretty damning for D’Souza. A cursory search of Pipes’ website includes some disturbing articles containing an obviously biased agenda.

Bianca Ciotti commented on the post, President Obama Reddit AMA Tackles Economy, Loans, PACs, on the site Independent Voter Network 8 months, 3 weeks ago

Ms. Spriggs, while the article above is about an AMA (ask me anything) post on Reddit.com, this is not the space for AMA questions. Here at IVN, we promote an ongoing and constructive dialogue, which you comment […]

Bianca Ciotti wrote a new post, President Obama Reddit AMA Tackles Economy, Loans, PACs, on the site Independent Voter Network 8 months, 3 weeks ago

Reddit, a popular website which proclaims itself “the front page of the internet,” recently hosted a very famous guest for 30 minutes of user-generated questions. President Obama created and site moderators […]

Bianca Ciotti wrote a new post, President Obama Reddit AMA Tackles Economy, Loans, PACs, on the site Election Center 8 months, 3 weeks ago

Reddit, a popular website which proclaims itself “the front page of the internet,” recently hosted a very famous guest for 30 minutes of user-generated questions. President Obama created and site moderators […]

Bianca Ciotti wrote a new post, Who Pays for Party Conventions?, on the site Independent Voter Network 8 months, 4 weeks ago

Just who pays for party conventions? Taxpayers may be surprised to learn that at least in part, they do.

According to the Federal Election Committee, both the Republican and Democratic parties “received […]

Bianca Ciotti wrote a new post, Who Pays for Party Conventions?, on the site Election Center 8 months, 4 weeks ago

Just who pays for party conventions? Taxpayers may be surprised to learn that at least in part, they do.

According to the Federal Election Committee, both the Republican and Democratic parties “received […]

Bianca Ciotti wrote a new post, Soldier Suicide on the Rise Among Active Duty and Veterans, on the site Independent Voter Network 9 months ago

Yesterday IVN reported that July was the deadliest month this year in Afghanistan. Last month also broke the record for the most active duty soldier suicides. 26 U.S. Army personnel ended their lives last […]

Bianca Ciotti wrote a new post, Michele Bachmann Hurricane Quote Mixes Religion and Politics, on the site Independent Voter Network 9 months ago

Rep. Michele Bachmann has always been vocal about her religion, but her recent comments have caused speculation within the political community. At a prayer rally on Sunday, Bachmann addressed the inclement […]

Bianca Ciotti wrote a new post, Michele Bachmann Hurricane Quote Mixes Religion and Politics, on the site Election Center 9 months ago

Rep. Michele Bachmann has always been vocal about her religion, but her recent comments have caused speculation within the political community. At a prayer rally on Sunday, Bachmann addressed the inclement […]

Bianca Ciotti wrote a new post, Vice President Joe Biden to Rally in Tampa During RNC, on the site Independent Voter Network 9 months ago

In a bold move, Vice President Joe Biden has chosen to speak in Tampa during the Republican National Convention next week. The GOP expressed outrage at the announcement, claiming that Biden is merely crashing […]

Bianca Ciotti wrote a new post, Vice President Joe Biden to Rally in Tampa During RNC, on the site Election Center 9 months ago

In a bold move, Vice President Joe Biden has chosen to speak in Tampa during the Republican National Convention next week. The GOP expressed outrage at the announcement, claiming that Biden is merely crashing […]

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