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13 States Consider Expanding Use of Ranked Choice Voting in 2016
13 States Consider Expanding Use of Ranked Choice Voting in 2016
With a new year comes a new legislative session in state houses around the U.S. 2016 has seen state legislators nationwide use this opportunity to empower voters by introducing bills that create new u ...
09 Feb, 2016
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Thanks to Big Data, POTUS Candidates Now Know You Better Than You Know Yourself
Thanks to Big Data, POTUS Candidates Now Know You Better Than You Know Yourself
Presidential hopefuls understand that the road to the White House is paved with data, as much as possible. Big Data, intimate knowledge of the voter, has become the latest weapon in the candidate’s ...
01 Feb, 2016
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On the Issue of Poverty, Chris Christie Hopes to Win Over Conservatives and Independents
On the Issue of Poverty, Chris Christie Hopes to Win Over Conservatives and Independents
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie turned his focus to poverty earlier this month after a GOP summit on the matter, telling CBS the issue "can be a difficult thing to talk about."He also criticiz ...
27 Jan, 2016
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Rand Paul, Carly Fiorina Booted from Fox’s Main GOP Debate
Rand Paul, Carly Fiorina Booted from Fox’s Main GOP Debate
Fox News released its lineup for Thursday’s GOP debate on Monday night, announcing that the stage will hold seven candidates, cutting Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul and former Hewlett-Packard CEO Carly Fiori ...
12 Jan, 2016
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Crowded GOP Establishment Field Can't Find Opening with Primary Voters
Crowded GOP Establishment Field Can't Find Opening with Primary Voters
2016 presidential candidates seeking support from the Republican establishment previously faced only one issue, a crowded field vying for the same group of donors and supporters. Now they face two: a ...
08 Jan, 2016
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After Traveling 14K Miles, Independent POTUS Candidate Learns One Crucial Truth About America
After Traveling 14K Miles, Independent POTUS Candidate Learns One Crucial Truth About America
The spirit of America is strong; the state of our union is fragile.That is my conclusion after 100 days driving 14,128 miles through 34 states as an independent candidate for President of the United S ...
30 Dec, 2015
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Virginia Loyalty Oath: Party Over Country
Virginia Loyalty Oath: Party Over Country
The fact that Virginia’s Republican Party wants voters to take a Party loyalty oath as a condition of voting in the publicly-funded and administered presidential primary shouldn’t surprise anyone ...
28 Dec, 2015
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4 Proposed Reforms to Strengthen Your Voice in Presidential Elections
4 Proposed Reforms to Strengthen Your Voice in Presidential Elections
The United States is often celebrated as the world’s leading example of representative government. However, we as a nation barely inspire half of our voters to show up for a national election—lea ...
23 Dec, 2015
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GOP Lawsuit to Close Primaries in Montana Heads to Trial
GOP Lawsuit to Close Primaries in Montana Heads to Trial
KXLH, a local news station in central Montana, reported Monday that the Montana Republican Party's lawsuit to close its taxpayer-funded primary elections is headed to trial after a ruli ...
16 Dec, 2015
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Need for Government Spying Pits Christie against Paul, Rubio against Cruz
Need for Government Spying Pits Christie against Paul, Rubio against Cruz
The Republican presidential debate at the Venetian Casino and Hotel in Las Vegas showcased most candidates' hawkish tendencies. Although there were numerous belligerent statements made at a venue ...
16 Dec, 2015
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