Green Party Watch recently said that the U.S. Constitution forbids a party from running a candidate for president and a candidate for vice-president who are both from the same state. This is a common misconception. The 12th Amendment says that … Continue reading
June 23 was the Illinois petition deadline for independent candidates, and candidates of unqualified parties. Besides the 49,000 signatures turned in by the Libertarian Party, and the 52,000 turned in by Ralph Nader, there were also petitions submitted by the … Continue reading
On June 23, the Waltham, Massachusetts Daily News Tribune ran this editorial, calling on the Massachusetts legislature to pass the National Popular Vote Plan bill before the legislature adjourns in July. … Continue reading
Cindy Sheehan, who hopes to be the first independent candidate for U.S. House on the California ballot since 1996, has 3,500 signatures as of June 23. She needs 10,198 valid, by August 8. The Peace & Freedom Party and the … Continue reading
Chuck Baldwin, Constitution Party presidential candidate, opens his campaign headquarters on June 24. It will be at 5500 Division St. SE, Grand Rapids, Michigan. The campaign chose Grand Rapids because the Constitution Party has a strong organization in that area. … Continue reading
