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Democrats Have Replaced an Unpopular Incumbent Before; It Didn't Work Out
Democrats Have Replaced an Unpopular Incumbent Before; It Didn't Work Out
The 90-minute faceplant that was Joe Biden’s performance in the CNN presidential debate did little to dispel notions that he might be too old to serve another term as president. Footage of Jill Biden escorting him down the two steps of the debate stage didn’t help either.
POLL: Nearly Two-Thirds of Chula Vista Voters Want to Change the Way They Vote
POLL: Nearly Two-Thirds of Chula Vista Voters Want to Change the Way They Vote
A recent poll conducted by Competitive Edge research with funding by More Choice San Diego found that 62% of voters in Chula Vista -- if given the opportunity -- would support a measure that would advance five candidates to a general election that uses ranked ballots.
How the Two-Party System Makes America Less Stable
How the Two-Party System Makes America Less Stable
When I think of Mike Johnson’s position as Speaker of the House, I can’t help but think of a salmon swimming upstream to spawn - struggling against currents and avoiding the jaws of grizzly bears only to get to his final destination and die.
10 Reasons Why Americans Are Not as Divided as You Think
10 Reasons Why Americans Are Not as Divided as You Think
Photo by Hannah Busing on Unsplash   Party leaders, politicians, and media pundits and talking heads would have US voters believe that the American public has never been more divided. This ...
For Good or Bad, Primary Changes May Be Coming to Elections Near You
For Good or Bad, Primary Changes May Be Coming to Elections Near You
Photo Credit: Getty Images / Unsplash    The last couple of years have seen an increase in states looking to change their primary election laws. In some cases, party leaders are trying...
March 5 is Super Tuesday... And No One Cares
March 5 is Super Tuesday... And No One Cares
The election day colloquially referred to as Super Tuesday used to mean something. It's an election date traditionally held in early March and is known for hosting the most presidential preference ele...
Andrew Yang: People Are Fed Up with an Electoral System That Doesn't Care About Voters
Andrew Yang: People Are Fed Up with an Electoral System That Doesn't Care About Voters
US elections are the foundation of a paradoxical system. Voters are told every vote counts, but then see a presidential nomination process that is considered a done deal after not even 1% of voters have cast a ballot.
Top 10 States for Independent Voter Registration in 2024
Top 10 States for Independent Voter Registration in 2024
Photo by Phillip Goldsberry on Unsplash   In the wake of the New Hampshire primaries, much of the discussion in the national press is about the race being a done deal. It doesn't matter who...
Can Proportional Representation Mend the Fractures In Our Political System -- Or Would It Make Them Worse?
Can Proportional Representation Mend the Fractures In Our Political System -- Or Would It Make Them Worse?
It’s well understood that America is intensely divided today and that our divisions have worsened over time. But when did politics turn into an “us-vs-them” war?
Ranked Choice Voting Sweeps Again on Election Day
Ranked Choice Voting Sweeps Again on Election Day
Ranked choice voting (RCV) continues to build on its national momentum. It was not only adopted in new cities on Election Day 2023, but it was protected by voters in other places and used in 11 cities...