<div><p>Former U.S. Comptroller General David Walker is no stranger to electoral efforts. Though he is not a career politician and has never run for office himself, the self-described “independent-minded, inclusive Republican” has been involved with a number of successful campaigns; he was one of th

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<div>Last year, former Newark Mayor Cory Booker was elected to the United States Senate following a special election that pitted the Twitter superstar -- among the most recognizable politicians in the state -- against ultra-conservative Republican Steve Lonegan. It was a polarizing race, and though 

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<div>In today’s world of impersonal politics, where elected officials are largely out of reach and social media is viewed as an effective substitute for in-person contact, it is easy to reminisce about the bygone era of retail politics. The days when candidates would literally stand on tree stumps t

Evan Falchuk Launches Statewide Tour

<div><p>Nineteen years have passed since Angus King was elected Governor of Maine as an independent, sixteen since wrestler Jesse Ventura “shocked the world” by beating two well-funded rivals in Minnesota, and four since Lincoln Chafee vied for Rhode Island’s highest office. While history is scatter

Could An Independent Govern Massachusetts?

<div>Two-term New Jersey Governor Christie Todd Whitman has never been a typical Republican. As one of the most recognizable faces in the GOP during the 1990s, she was a speculated <p><a href="http://articles.latimes.com/1996-03-28/news/mn-52328_1_presidential-nominee" rel="noopener noreferrer">Vice

Christie Todd Whitman Supports Open Primaries, Inclusive Politics

<div> New Jersey’s special Senate election, one of the most controversial and high profile races in the country, is now nearing its much-anticipated conclusion. In less than 24 hours, Garden State voters will be asked to choose between two very distinct, extremely polarizing candidates—Democratic Ma

Voters Forced to Choose between Lesser of Two Evils in NJ Senate Race

<div><p>Had former Congressman Bob Barr decided to simply retire and return to private life upon leaving Congress in 2003, nobody would have blamed him. After an illustrious and influential career in the House of Representatives, prolific support for conservative causes, and a presidential candidacy

Bob Barr Campaigns on Individual Liberty

<div><p>Like many New Jersey residents, former Bogota Mayor Steve Lonegan appreciates his right to privacy. Until recently, that he would be the only person allowed to access his own e-mails, phone calls, and personal information seemed like something the strict Constitutionalist could depend on. Re

Senate Candidate Lonegan Continues Anti-NSA Crusade

<div><p>Since whistleblower Edward Snowden <a href="http://www.cnn.com/2013/06/10/politics/edward-snowden-profile" rel="noopener noreferrer">released shocking revelations</a> about a far-reaching national surveillance program, the issue of “Big Brother,” and exactly <i>whom</i> he is watching, has b

NJ Senate Candidate Voices Opposition to NSA Surveillance

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