Christopher A Guzman

Political Studies (American Politics) graduate from The Master's College. Written for Religion News Service, Human Events, Cybercast News Service, and USA Today. Leans libertarian. Focuses on internet's role in underdog political campaigns.

Ron Paul and Gary Johnson latest \Internet Candidates\ to challenge mainstream media and GOP establishment

As the internet shapes up to play a bigger role in 2012, Republican candidates Gov. Gary Johnson and Rep. Ron Paul are using the medium to challenge the mainstream media

By Christopher A Guzman

/ June 10, 2011

Ron Paul and Gary Johnson latest \Internet Candidates\ to challenge mainstream media and GOP establishment

Obama's political clock ticks away as voters await an answer to the economy

As the nation continues to wrestle with high unemployment and other economic concerns, USA Today's analysis of voter sentiment indicates that President Obama's brand of hope

By Christopher A Guzman

/ June 7, 2011

Obama's political clock ticks away as voters await an answer to the economy

Majority of Independents oppose Governor Brown's tax extension proposal

On 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

By Christopher A Guzman

/ June 3, 2011

Majority of Independents oppose Governor Brown's tax extension proposal

AP's slanted analysis glosses over Independent voters

Although 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

By Christopher A Guzman

/ May 31, 2011

AP's slanted analysis glosses over Independent voters

Political outsiders gearing up to make a splash in 2012

If 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

By Christopher A Guzman

/ May 27, 2011

Political outsiders gearing up to make a splash in 2012

Rasmussen: Nearly 70% of Independents believe country is headed in the wrong direction

As President Obama attempts to build momentum in the midst of a Republican field of presidential challengers still in formation, independent pollster Scott Rasmussen reveals a strong majority of voters

By Christopher A Guzman

/ May 23, 2011

Rasmussen: Nearly 70% of Independents believe country is headed in the wrong direction

Bowen's concession sets the stage for a Huey vs. Hahn showdown in July

After 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

By Christopher A Guzman

/ May 20, 2011

Bowen's concession sets the stage for a Huey vs. Hahn showdown in July

Democrats have first shot at adapting to new top-two open primary system in CD 36 special election

With Democrats outnumbering Republicans in California's 36th congressional district, left-of-center candidates will have the first chance at adjusting to the new top-two open primary system. In all likelihood,

By Christopher A Guzman

/ May 17, 2011

Democrats have first shot at adapting to new top-two open primary system in CD 36 special election

Independent-minded voter sample largely MIA in post-bin Laden AP poll

Despite the momentous 60% approval rating President Obama received after the Navy SEAL operation that killed Osama bin Laden, the AP poll sampling public opinion appears to have largely overlooked

By Christopher A Guzman

/ May 13, 2011

Independent-minded voter sample largely MIA in post-bin Laden AP poll

Gallup: Despite small dip, majority of Americans still support a third party

As 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

By Christopher A Guzman

/ May 10, 2011

Gallup: Despite small dip, majority of Americans still support a third party

Pew study: complex Independent voter demographic to challenge traditional party candidates in 2012

A new Pew Center for the People and the Press study examines in detail the growing Independent demographic that goes beyond traditional classification, demonstrating an array of complexities that is

By Christopher A Guzman

/ May 6, 2011

Pew study: complex Independent voter demographic to challenge traditional party candidates in 2012

California Democratic Party maneuvering to counter effects of top-two open primary

Following in the strategic steps of their Republican colleagues, and after long considering an alternative of their own, the California Democratic Party is looking into an endorsement system that would

By Christopher A Guzman

/ May 3, 2011

California Democratic Party maneuvering to counter effects of top-two open primary