Search query: west virginia

The hardest part for a candidate when selecting their vice presidential candidate is finding the right balance. You want to select someone who adds new demographics of supporters and increases your odds of winning the general election without overshadowing yourself. The nominee doesn't want to select a candidate who is not noteworthy enough to make a difference (think William E. Miller in 1964), different or controversial enough to cause a loss of focus on the candidate's platform (think Sarah P

Artur Davis, at one time a Democrat representing Alabama's 7th Congressional District from 2003 to 2010, has decided to leave the Democratic Party. Furthermore, while undecided about the possibility of running for office in the future, Davis said on his website,"If I were to run, it would be as a Republican." The question is, should such a departure be of any major concern to President Obama's reelection campaign? To answer that question, we need to look more closely at Davis and the type of Dem

One of the most enduring myths in US politics is the assertion that there are no alternatives to the candidates of the Democratic and Republican parties. Many would-be voters who are fed up with the forced choice between Tweedle Dum and Tweedle Dumber are undoubtedly more likely not to vote than head to the polls and cast their ballot for a third party or Independent alternative. Given the lack of media coverage devoted to third party and Independent candidates, a large portion of the electorate

“We have allowed things to grow that turn into green. As you know, or may not know, 200 years ago our back hills were covered in redwood trees. Well, lumber companies came in and cut them all down. And they replaced those with pine trees.” - Supervisor Bill Horn, January 7, 2003, San Diego County Board of Supervisors meeting. (Historically, redwood groves have never existed in San Diego County. The most southerly grove is in Big Sur, 400 miles to the north.) The following article is a seriali

The blogosphere is in a flurry today on the heels of the Ron Paul campaign announcement. Concerning its future in states yet to hold Republican primary elections, it looks like Dr. Paul will not be pouring money into these contests as he has continued to do. Is he done, completely? Or will he continue amassing what have been called "stealth delegates"? Even without an "official" campaign effort in states like Texas and California, can Dr. Paul continue to siphon a sizable chunk of Republican sup

The following speech was addressed on May 9, 2012 to the Denver Forum by Kathleen Kennedy Townsend. "It’s great to be with you and I am delighted my good friend George Mitrovich asked me to speak to The Forum today. I came to Denver to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Migrant Workers Health Act at the Community Health Center Convention. Celebrations are a wonderful time to look at what our country valued a half century ago – and to compare it to the values of our own time. In the anti-im

Beginning May 14 an online election for Independent voters across California will be hosted by the Independent Voter Project and Everyone Counts. The Independent Preference Survey is a glimpse into what the future of democracy could look like. ATTENTION: SURVEY NOW OPEN FOR EARLY VOTING DID YOU GET A PIN? VOTE HERE DON'T HAVE A PIN? VIEW THE DEMO The election is set to create an endorsement process of candidates by Independent voters in the State. Independent voters in certain districts acro

One of the enduring oddities of the American political landscape remains the electoral college, the antiquated system that makes selective states disproportionately important to the election process of our Commander-in-Chief. Do you live in one of the 12 swing states seen as integral to victory in this year's presidential election cycle? If so, expect a flood of political ads, battling voter registration drives, and campaign visits in the coming months. A new USA Today/Gallup poll out this week

There was an amazing list of things that a white boy growing up in Virginia wasn’t allowed to do – not in the 1950s. You couldn’t use the same restrooms as blacks, couldn’t eat at the same restaurants as blacks, couldn’t swim in the same pools or even at the same public beaches as blacks, couldn’t stay in the same hotels as blacks. And you never, ever drank from the same water fountain as blacks. As Virginians and Southerners, we were inculcated with a belief that black people – coloreds was th

From the sexual allegations against Herman Cain to Newt Gingrich's proposal of a moon colony, this election cycle has has its fair share of drama. And while it's easy to get caught up in the sensationalism of the presidential race, let's not forget that primaries are about more than just presidential nominees. Today, voters flock to the polls in Indiana, North Carolina, and West Virginia to vote on state and local issues. Here are three issues on the ballot that make today's primaries of partic