Indictment Could Help Green Party Illinois Gubernatorial Candidate

Posted on by October 15, 2006
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Last Wednesday, a top adviser to Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich was indicted for extortion and political kickbacks. This has thrown the already-volatile governor’s race into further indecision.

The Chicago Tribune just released a poll showing support for Blagojevich continuing to erode.

The poll was completed on the day the indictment was announced, so the numbers don’t reflect this. The poll gave Blagojevich 43%, his Republican opponent, Judy Baar Topinka, had 29%, and Green Party candidate Rich Whitney had 9%. The unfavorability rating for both major party candidates registered quite high, and is expected to increase significantly for Blagojevich when voters have a chance to hear about the indictment.

The Tribune has a good article detailing the race and the poll.

Democrats Sue to Keep Notices Out of Polling Places Regarding Mark Foley Replacement

Posted on by October 13, 2006
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Florida Democrats are suing to stop election officials from posting notices at polling places regarding Mark Foley’s replacement candidate.

In accordance with Florida law, the state Republican Party has chosen a replacement candidate, state rep. Joe Negron. Former Congressman Mark Foley’s name will still appear on the ballot. If Foley wins, Negron would take the seat.

The Democrats are charging that the notices amount to polling place electioneering.

Libertarian Candidate for US Senate From Texas to Appear in Televised Debate

Posted on by October 13, 2006
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Scott Lanier Jameson, the Libertarian Party candidate for US Senator from Texas, will appear in a televised debate with his Democratic and Republican opponents.

The debate will be broadcast by PBS television stations in Texas. It is sponsored by the League of Women Voters.

Thank you to Arthur DiBianca for alterting us to this.

Libertarian Candidate for US Senate From Washington Will Debate Dem/Rep Candidates

Posted on by October 11, 2006
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Bruce Guthrie, the Libertarian Party candidate for US Senate from Washington State will appear with Democratic Governor Maria Canwell and Republican Mike McGavick in a televised debate October 17.

Guthrie met one of the criteria by raising at least 10 percent of the funds raised by the winner of the previous Senate election. The sponsors used the 2004 third quarter report filed by Senator Patty Murray, who raised just under $12.1 million. The Guthrie campaign’s third quarter report showed total receipts of over $1.21 million, qualifying him for the debate. Guthrie reached this threshold by personally loaning his campaign $1.2 million.

Two other candidates, Green Party candidate Aaron Dixon and Independent Robin Adair, are not expected to meet the criteria. Nevertheless, Guthrie believes they should also be included in the debates. “Our Democracy can only be strengthened by having a diversity of ideas in the political arena,” he states. “The voters would be better served by open and inclusive debates, not publicity events limited to those with access to money.”