2015 October |

Jim Webb Op-ed in Washington Post, “America Needs an Independent Presidential Candidate”

Posted on October 31, 2015 by Richard WingerOctober 31, 2015

The November 1, 2015 Washington Post has Jim Webb’s op-ed, “America needs an independent presidential candidate.” Gawker has this commentary about Webb’s piece. … Continue reading →

Tom Tancredo Changes his Registration from “Republican” to “Independent”

Posted on October 31, 2015 by Richard WingerOctober 31, 2015

According to this story, former Colorado Republican Congressman Tom Tancredo has changed his registration from “Republican” to “independent.” However, he will now organize independent voters to support Ted Cruz, a Republican candidate for President. … Continue reading →

Philadelphia May Elect an Independent to City Council

Posted on October 31, 2015 by Richard WingerOctober 31, 2015

Philadelphia holds a partisan election for city office on November 3, 2015. According to this story, Andrew Stober, an independent candidate, may win. … Continue reading →

Montana Republican Party Argues that States Must Set up Registration by Party if the State Requires Parties to Nominate by Primary

Posted on October 31, 2015 by Richard WingerNovember 4, 2015

The Montana Republican Party filed a lawsuit last year, arguing that Montana’s open primary violates freedom of association for itself. Oral arguments are set for November 19, 2015. On October 23, the party filed its reply brief. That brief insists … Continue reading →

List of Recent Past Funders of Commission on Presidential Debates

Posted on October 30, 2015 by Richard WingerOctober 30, 2015

The web page of the Commission on Presidential Debates lists past financial backers of CPD, although no information is available for 2016 sponsors. Here is the list. In 2012, the only two companies listed that depend on mass purchases of … Continue reading →