Jeff Powers

Jeff Powers is an award-winning journalist from San Diego, California, and has worked on IVN as a writer and editor. He has also worked on a number of local campaigns including SDSU West, Measures K & L, and other campaigns.

Justin Amash Announces Presidential Exploratory Committee

Rep. Justin Amash (I-MI) is (probably) running for president. Amash has toyed with the idea for over a year: Describing himself as an ideal third-party candidate at libertarian conferences and

By Jeff Powers

/ April 29, 2020

Justin Amash Announces Presidential Exploratory Committee

Take The Survey: The Pulse of Independent Voters

Independent Voting, the national organizing center for the 45% of Americans who self-identify as independents, has launched a unique national voter survey to capture the concerns of America’s independents

By Jeff Powers

/ April 13, 2020

Take The Survey: The Pulse of Independent Voters

A Bunch of Good Stuff Coming Out of COVID-19 Crises

“For a virus which thrives on destroying humanity, Covid-19 might just accomplish the opposite, reignite our humanity and respect for one another.” The Covid-19 news has been so continually grim,

By Jeff Powers

/ April 11, 2020

A Bunch of Good Stuff Coming Out of COVID-19 Crises

SCOTUS Blocks Wisconsin Deadline Extension for Absentee Ballots

The US Supreme Court blocked an attempt to delay voting in Wisconsin's presidential primary over the coronavirus pandemic. The 5-4 vote reversed an order that would have extended

By Jeff Powers

/ April 7, 2020

SCOTUS Blocks Wisconsin Deadline Extension for Absentee Ballots

Florida Supreme Court Rejects Both Parties - Clears Path For Primary Election Overhaul

Tallahassee, FL - In a stunning rebuke of the Repunlican and Democratic parties and Attorney General Ashley Moody, the Florida Supreme Court cleared the way for voters to decide whether

By Jeff Powers

/ March 20, 2020

Florida Supreme Court Rejects Both Parties - Clears Path For Primary Election Overhaul

Todd’s Time? Assemblyman Todd Gloria Ready To Lead San Diego

"I want to be an active mayor that focuses on solving real problems. That would be a marked change from recent years." ~ Assemblyman Todd Gloria, 2020 Mayoral Candidate

By Jeff Powers

/ July 19, 2019

Todd’s Time? Assemblyman Todd Gloria Ready To Lead San Diego

Undercard: The Real Fight is to Open Presidential Debates

On the eve of the Democrat debates, Peter Ackerman, chairman of Level the Playing Field, joined our podcast to talk about a bigger debate fight going into 2020. Ackerman’s

By Jeff Powers

/ June 26, 2019

Undercard: The Real Fight is to Open Presidential Debates

Independent Voter Education for 2020: Sacramento Registrar Preparing For "Big Undertaking"

San Diego, Calif.- No Party Preference (NPP) and American Independent (AI) voters in California are likely going to be confused when their ballot arrives for the March 2020 presidential

By Jeff Powers

/ June 5, 2019

Independent Voter Education for 2020: Sacramento Registrar Preparing For "Big Undertaking"

Podcast: UT Columnist Michael Smolens Talks Kersey Independence, CA NPP Ballot Issue

San Diego, Calif.- San Diego Union-Tribune Columnist Michael Smolens joined me for a wide-ranging conversation about the many political issues facing the City of San Diego and State of

By Jeff Powers

/ May 7, 2019

UT Columnist Michael Smolens Talks Kersey Independence, CA NPP Ballot Issue

San Diego, Calif.- San Diego Union-Tribune Columnist Michael Smolens joined me for a wide-ranging conversation about the many political issues facing the City of San Diego and State of

By Jeff Powers

/ May 7, 2019

UT Columnist Michael Smolens Talks Kersey Independence, CA NPP Ballot Issue

City Councilman Mark Kersey Shifts From Republican to Independent

San Diego, Calif.- San Diego City Councilman Mark Kersey announced on his Twitter page he is shifting political parties from Republican to Independent. Kersey wrote the highly partisan state

By Jeff Powers

/ April 30, 2019

EGGstravagent: The White House Gears Up For 141st Easter Egg Roll

On Monday, the South lawn of the White House will host the 141st version of the egg roll that began in 1878 under the Administration of President Rutherford B. Hayes.

By Jeff Powers

/ April 17, 2019

EGGstravagent: The White House Gears Up For 141st Easter Egg Roll