The Richmond, Virginia Times-Dispatch has this op-ed, criticizing the League of Women Voters and other organizations that are sponsoring debates. All such organizations, so far, have refused to invite the Libertarian nominee, even though in some neutral polls he has been as high as 7%.
The Federal Election Commission has posted “Federal Elections 2012” on its web page. See here. This is the FEC’s book of election returns. The FEC does an excellent job of compiling the vote accurately for all candidates. The printed version will probably be available in a month.
On the afternoon of August 13, four more independent candidates filed for U.S. Senate in the New Jersey special election. They are:
(1) Stuart Meissner, whose ballot label is “Alimony Reform Now”, submitted 833 signatures
(2) Eugene LaVergne, whose ballot label is “D-R Party”, submitted 864 signatures
(3) Pablo Olivera, whose label is “Unity is Strength”, submitted 996 signatures
(4) Robert DePasquale, who has different labels in different counties, submitted 976 signatures.
New Jersey is the only state in which an independent candidate for statewide office can have different labels in different counties. In some counties DePasquale is using “No Amnesty Period”; in others, “American Citizens First”; and in yet others, “Jobs for Americans.”
If anyone challenges any of these petitions, some of them might not survive. 800 valid signatures are needed. If all of these candidates remain on the ballot, there will be eight candidates.
The Washington Times has this story about Cindy Sheehan’s plans to run for Governor of California. Even though (as the story says) she was speaking to a Green Party audience, she will run as the Peace & Freedom Party candidate.
On August 13, Colorado Democrats said they would appeal the August 12 ruling of a state district court. The lower court ruled that candidates in the upcoming two special State Senate elections can have until August 26 to submit petitions to get on the ballot. See this story. Thanks to Marilyn Marks for the link.
