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~ Jim Hightower, speaking on behalf of Bernie Sanders Though Bernie Sanders is mathematically eliminated from winning the Democratic nomination, he should be commended for his presidential efforts. His grassroots campaign was sustained by a remarkable groundswell of small-time donors, dedicated volunteers, and enthusiastic supporters. Understandably, Sanders remains in the race to gather up as many delegates as possible to potentially influence the DNC platform. Losing the nomination doesn’t m

2016’s campaign cycle, as “unconventional” as it may have turned out to be, clearly demonstrates one distinct fact—people are pissed off with the status quo! Why shouldn’t they be? The two national parties of Democrats and Republicans continue to make false promises and actually end up doing nothing. Furthermore, the country’s corporate-controlled national media is complicit in propping up the illusion that America’s partisan establishment will change with a new election. What a load of bull!

Many authors and commenters on IVN clearly believe that it is wrong for any party, or any state law, to prevent independent voters from voting in a government-administered primary for public office. I am personally undecided about that issue. It would help me to think clearly about this issue if someone will write an article for IVN that explains the philosophical objections some voters have to being required to join a party before they can vote in its primary for public office. I understand co

GOP officials are reportedly looking into accusations of voting irregularities including ballot shortages and double voting, after reports of a chaotic scene unfolded during Tuesday’s Nevada Caucus. RNC spokesman Fred Brown acknowledged that there were reports of “long lines and not enough ballots at Palo Verde High School” Tuesday night, which resulted in some voters being “turned away and directed to another location.” In response to reports of double-voting, political reporter and commentat

Politico reported Tuesday that billionaire and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump called the caucus system "dangerous" in an interview with Hugh Hewitt. “The caucus system is dangerous, to use a very nice word. It’s sort of a dangerous system,” he said. The Nevada Republican Party caucus will be held Tuesday evening, and is closed to party members who register with the Republican Party at least 30 days before caucus day. Unlike Iowa, independent voters cannot switch their registrat

Although Hillary Clinton defeated Bernie Sanders Saturday in the Nevada Caucuses, Fox News reported on Friday a poll that shows him ahead nationally by three points. With the appearance of some support for Clinton eroding, the idea of the self-professed Democratic Socialist being the Democratic Party's nominee for president has become a real possibility. From the perspective of anyone who supports "limited government," the idea of endorsing someone who wants Washington to play a much bigger rol

With Iowa, New Hampshire, and Nevada now in the books for the 2016 Democratic primary, one thing has been certain: the pollsters aren't doing a good job of predicting their outcomes. Modern polling science is pretty accurate -- we don't see too many President Dewey mistakes at this point. But at the same time, almost all of the major polling prior to each contest has turned out highly inaccurate, and at times way outside of even the margin of errors. Take, for instance, the Nevada caucus. The

The "money bomb," a term that took on new meaning during Ron Paul's 2008 presidential campaign when he raised over $4.2 million in 24 hours (Paul's biggest money bomb ended up being $6 million), is a short, online-driven political fundraising push that centers around a specific event or date. It has become a crucial component of Bernie Sanders' presidential campaign arsenal. A Sanders campaign spokesman told reporters Wednesday that in the hours following the New Hampshire primary (18 hours to

Not long after polls closed in New Hampshire Tuesday night, Donald Trump and U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders were declared the winners of their respective primary contests. As of the publication of this article, Sanders secured 59% of the Democratic primary vote while Trump won a commanding victory with 34%. Looking at New Hampshire polls, the results aren't a huge surprise. The last polls leading up to primary day showed Sanders with a double-digit lead over Clinton. Trump has dominated the Republ

Undoubtedly, there has been a growing movement in America for the past several decades -- that those successful in business should take the helm as our nation's leaders. H. Ross Perot made the first modern nationwide appeal for this in 1992, claiming that only someone with business prowess could solve our nation's economic problems. Was he, and others like him, right? Donald Trump (R), while at times contradictory, usually has a standard mantra that we should make a profit from our activities