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Steve Peace wrote a new post, California’s Subsidization of Residential Consumers Backfiring, on the site IVN 3 weeks, 2 days ago

In the aftermath of the Enron-driven California energy crisis California politicians took powder away from the California Public Utility Commission by freezing rates for the smallest residential ratepayers.

It […]

Steve Peace wrote a new post, Subsidizing Small Ratepayers Actually HURTS Residential Energy Consumers, on the site California 3 weeks, 2 days ago

In the aftermath of the Enron-driven California energy crisis California politicians took powder away from the California Public Utility Commission by freezing rates for the smallest residential ratepayers.

It […]

Steve Peace wrote a new post, Crime Wave Rising? Blame the Federal Courts, on the site IVN 3 weeks, 3 days ago

For the first time since the state’s adoption of groundbreaking “Three Strikes” law, crime is on the rise throughout California. It is a trend that is likely to continue and there is no question about the […]

Steve Peace wrote a new post, California Gun Law Shows Nonpartisan Open Primary Effect, on the site IVN 3 weeks, 3 days ago

Last week, the United States Senate could not reach a consensus on gun trafficking or background checks. The inaction in the U.S. Senate is to be contrasted with the final passage on supermajority vote of SB […]

Steve Peace commented on the post, Blank Ballots More Likely in Races with Same-Party Candidates, on the site Opinion 1 month, 3 weeks ago

Richard,
With all do respect — blank ballots — so what. Political types continue to insist on making decisions FOR voters. Many people have promoted the notion of including “none of the above” as a choice. […]

Steve Peace commented on the post, Why are Third Party Activists Protecting the Two-Party System?, on the site Opinion 2 months ago

Let me be clear. I very very much like Richard Winger. But I am perlexed by his position on Prop 14. As a Democratic politician I benefitted from Democrats quitely making sure there was a Libertarian of the […]

Steve Peace wrote a new post, Big Party Money Funds Third Party Opposition to Proposition 14, on the site IVN 2 months ago

There is a transparent effort to amend California’s new non-partisan open primary system, “Proposition 14.” This is the system that eliminated partisan-based primaries: all candidates and all voters, one […]

Steve Peace wrote a new post, Why are Third Party Activists Protecting the Two-Party System?, on the site Opinion 2 months ago

There is a transparent effort to amend California’s new non-partisan open primary system, “Proposition 14.” This is the system that eliminated partisan-based primaries: all candidates and all voters, one […]

Steve Peace commented on the post, Making Proposition 14 Fair to Minor Parties, Candidates, on the site Opinion 2 months, 1 week ago

“This defect in Proposition 14 can be fixed. Proposition 14 could be amended to provide that the top vote-getter from the ranks of each party would advance to the general election.”

This is a transparent […]

Steve Peace wrote a new post, Op-Ed: U.S. Attorney Laura Duffy Must Resign, on the site IVN San Diego 5 months, 3 weeks ago

The election is behind us. Political season is in brief recess and we enter a period in which governing takes precedent over politics.There is always some unfinished business leftover from the hysteria that seems […]

Steve Peace wrote a new post, In CA “R” is for iRrelevant: Dems, Unions and Moderates Are Big Winners, on the site IVN San Diego 6 months, 1 week ago

California Democrats won a two-thirds majority in the State Senate as expected, but they also may appear to be about to win a supermajority in the State Assembly as well.

California’s first Open Primary […]

Steve Peace wrote a new post, In CA “R” is for iRrelevant: Dems, Unions and Moderates Are Big Winners, on the site Election Center 6 months, 1 week ago

California Democrats won a two-thirds majority in the State Senate as expected, but they also may appear to be about to win a supermajority in the State Assembly as well.

California’s first Open Primary […]

Michael Abrams wrote a new post, Gay Marriage Legalized in Three More States, on the site Election Center 6 months, 1 week ago

32 states have previously put the right for same-sex couples to receive civil marriages to a popular vote, and 32 times the measures were voted down. Yesterday, however, three states became the first to […]

Michael Abrams wrote a new post, Gay Marriage Legalized in Three More States, on the site Independent Voter Network 6 months, 1 week ago

32 states have previously put the right for same-sex couples to receive civil marriages to a popular vote, and 32 times the measures were voted down. Yesterday, however, three states became the first to […]

Steve Peace wrote a new post, Op-Ed: Win or Lose, The Poorest Campaigns of the 2012 Season, on the site IVN San Diego 6 months, 2 weeks ago

The best-kept secret about elections is that the outcomes are, more often than not, inevitable regardless of the campaign waged by each side. Regardless of the race, Californian’s have arguably witnessed some of […]

Steve Peace wrote a new post, Obama and Christie Jersey Shore Moment Less/More Than It Seems, on the site Election Center 6 months, 2 weeks ago

Obama and Christie came together in New Jersey in response to the devastation of Superstorm Sandy last week.

The political press was all atwitter with questions, speculation, and deep analysis about exactly […]

Steve Peace wrote a new post, Obama and Christie Jersey Shore Moment Less/More Than It Seems, on the site IVN San Diego 6 months, 2 weeks ago

Obama and Christie came together in New Jersey in response to the devastation of Superstorm Sandy last week.

The political press was all atwitter with questions, speculation, and deep analysis about exactly […]

Steve Peace wrote a new post, Obama and Christie Jersey Shore Moment Less/More Than It Seems, on the site Opinion 6 months, 2 weeks ago

Obama and Christie came together in New Jersey in response to the devastation of Superstorm Sandy last week.

The political press was all atwitter with questions, speculation, and deep analysis about exactly […]

Steve Peace wrote a new post, Prop 32 and the Rule of Unintended Consequences, on the site Election Center 6 months, 3 weeks ago

It seems like there is always a measure on California’s ballot that is more than what it appears. This year it is Proposition 32. Ballotpedia has credited the new Open Primary with transforming California into the […]

Michael Abrams wrote a new post, Presidential Social Media Battle Gives Insight into Candidates, on the site Independent Voter Network 6 months, 4 weeks ago

Social media plays a vital role in 21st century political campaigns, allowing for direct communication between candidates and voters. By analyzing this election’s presidential social media duel one can gain […]

Steve Peace wrote a new post, Op-Ed:Should US Attorney Laura Duffy Resign over Conflict?, on the site Independent Voter Network 7 months ago

US Attorney Laura Duffy heads the Southern California Office of the Justice Department. The San Diego U-T reported that she has involved herself in the local San Diego mayoral election. In the article she […]

Michael Abrams wrote a new post, Presidential Race Focuses On Foreign Policy But Lack Specifics, on the site Election Center 7 months ago

As turmoil in the Middle East grows, the presidential race focuses on foreign policy, with candidates trying to give voters and idea of the global landscape’s trajectory over the next few years. […]

Steve Peace wrote a new post, Op-Ed:Should US Attorney Laura Duffy Resign over Conflict?, on the site IVN San Diego 7 months ago

US Attorney Laura Duffy heads the Southern California Office of the Justice Department. The San Diego U-T reported that she has involved herself in the local San Diego mayoral election. In the article she […]

Michael Abrams wrote a new post, Presidential Race Focuses On Foreign Policy, Lacks Specifics, on the site Pangea 7 months ago

As turmoil in the Middle East grows, the presidential race focuses on foreign policy, with candidates trying to give voters an idea of the global landscape’s trajectory over the next few years. […]

Michael Abrams wrote a new post, Presidential Race Focuses On Foreign Policy, Lacks Specifics, on the site Independent Voter Network 7 months ago

As turmoil in the Middle East grows, the presidential race focuses on foreign policy, with candidates trying to give voters an idea of the global landscape’s trajectory over the next few years. […]

Kymberly Bays wrote a new post, Social Media Sights and Sounds of California Democratic Convention, on the site Independent Voter Network 7 months, 2 weeks ago

Social media was heavily utilized this weekend at the California Democratic Convention, even Rep. Barbara Lee shouted out to the enthusiastic crowd to Tweet, Facebook, blog, and email to victory this November. […]

Steve Peace wrote a new post, Myth, Corruption, Cap And Trade: The Next Big Derivative Disaster, on the site Independent Voter Network 7 months, 3 weeks ago

Sacramento Bee columnist, Dan Walters, mounted an interesting dismissal of the significance of political corruption in California’s Capitol on Sunday, arguing that the real problem in state government is […]

Kymberly Bays wrote a new post, Finance Clause Cripples Arizona Open Primary Initiative, on the site Arizona 8 months, 1 week ago

For an Arizona group looking to transition their state to an open primary system, a current court battle over election law may serve as a speed bump towards a long-term electoral solution.

Superior Court […]

Kymberly Bays wrote a new post, Open Primary Appeal Reaches Arizona Supreme Court, on the site Arizona 8 months, 1 week ago

Opening briefs are due today in the Arizona Supreme Court appeal case for supporters and opponents of the Open Elections/Open Government initiative. The challenge comes after a Superior Court judge found the […]

Kymberly Bays wrote a new post, BREAKING: AZ Supreme Court Clears Way for Open Primary Initiative, on the site Arizona 8 months, 1 week ago

Arizona’s Supreme Court today reversed a previous Superior Court ruling which struck the Open Elections/Open Government Act from November’s general election ballot. The initiative implements open primary […]

Kymberly Bays wrote a new post, Arizona Open Primary Initiative Headed Back to Court, on the site Arizona 8 months, 1 week ago

Another challenge for the Open Elections/Open Government Act in Arizona arose today, as Maricopa County officials announced a review of petition signatures of voters from the county may not provide the number […]

Kymberly Bays wrote a new post, San Antonio Mayor Julian Castro DNC Speech Excerpts, on the site IVN Editors' Blog 8 months, 2 weeks ago

The Democratic National Convention Committee released the following excerpts of San Antonio Mayor Julian Castro’s remarks at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, North Carolina. Mayor Castro was […]

Kymberly Bays wrote a new post, Unsolicited Press Advice for President Obama, on the site IVN Editors' Blog 8 months, 2 weeks ago

There seems to be a large quantity of news and commentary out in the past few days highlighting all the things President Obama must do. This is timed just as the Democratic Party takes center stage this week at […]

Kymberly Bays wrote a new post, Secret Service Code Names for Campaign 2012, on the site IVN Editors' Blog 8 months, 2 weeks ago

GQ is reporting today the Secret Service code names for Paul Ryan and wife Janna Ryan. They join a list of other known Secret Service code names, as “the Service has said in the past that the publication of […]

Kymberly Bays wrote a new post, Democratic Party Platform Includes Historic Stance on Gay Marriage, on the site IVN Editors' Blog 8 months, 2 weeks ago

The Democratic Party unveiled their 2012 platform this week as they host their national convention in North Carolina. Among a host of topics and political concerns, the Democratic Party platform explicitly […]

Kymberly Bays wrote a new post, Sounding Off: “Fed Up With the Presidential Campaign?”, on the site IVN Editors' Blog 8 months, 2 weeks ago

Politico’s The Arena asked current and former policymakers today, “Fed up with the presidential campaign?“. The question is in relation to a recent story at the political network on reporters’ disdain for the […]

Kymberly Bays wrote a new post, Memorable Political Convention Moments in History [VIDEO], on the site IVN Editors' Blog 8 months, 2 weeks ago

Depending on who you ask, political party conventions are massive infomercials or extremely important events. Though the cost and hoopla surrounding modern conventions may be over-the-top, without a doubt […]

Kymberly Bays wrote a new post, Watch Presidential Campaign Ads Throughout History [VIDEO], on the site IVN Editors' Blog 8 months, 3 weeks ago

Many political observers have remarked that this election cycle is one of the most toxic in history, contending that campaign vitriol and inaccurate allegations have dominated the national discussion. But how […]

Kymberly Bays wrote a new post, 2012 Republican National Convention Speeches Day 1 [VIDEO], on the site IVN Editors' Blog 8 months, 3 weeks ago

Here are full videos of notable speakers delivering 2012 Republican National Convention speeches on the gathering’s first official day of activities. Among those who spoke were Saratoga Springs, Utah Mayor Mia […]

Kymberly Bays wrote a new post, Republican National Convention Speeches Live Blog, on the site IVN Editors' Blog 8 months, 3 weeks ago

Live updates from the first night of convention speeches at the 2012 Republican National Convention in Tampa, FL.

UPDATE: Enter New Jersey […]

Kymberly Bays wrote a new post, 2012 Republican Platform: Opposing National Popular Vote , on the site IVN Editors' Blog 8 months, 3 weeks ago

The 2012 Republican Party platform was formalized today at the Republican National Convention in Tampa, FL. In it, the GOP takes a firm stance against instituting a national popular vote scheme.

From the <a […]

Kymberly Bays wrote a new post, 50 Most Powerful Republicans on Foreign Policy, on the site Pangea 8 months, 3 weeks ago

In honor of the Republican National Convention this week, Foreign Policy magazine has compiled a list of “The 50 most powerful Republicans on foreign policy“.

Where do Condoleeza Rice, Sen. John McCain, […]

Kymberly Bays wrote a new post, Chris Matthews vs Reince Priebus Faceoff [VIDEO], on the site IVN Editors' Blog 8 months, 3 weeks ago

Chris Matthews created a stir yesterday after an exchange with Republican National Committee chairman Reince Priebus on MSNBC’s Morning Joe. Watch below for Chris Matthews vs Reince Priebus and let us know […]

Kymberly Bays wrote a new post, ‘Yes on Proposition 37 California Right to Know Campaign’ Launches First Ad , on the site IVN Editors' Blog 8 months, 3 weeks ago

Yes on Proposition 37 California Right to Know Campaign is launching a their first television ad today. The $150,000 campaign will air the 30-second video in major media markets for 10 days, according to a […]

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