Hot off the electronic press, here is a story from The Hill.

Here is his statement: “We stand at a crossroads in our nation’s history, where our corporate-funded system is unable and unwilling to solve the political problems poor and working people face. I entered this race to challenge the hegemony of the two ruling parties. The never-ending dance between Republicans and Democrats that leaves millions of our friends and neighbors without housing, health care, decent jobs, clean air, clean water, nutritious food, and a healthy environment.

Our Constitution provides for independent candidates to gain ballot access in all states, and I ave begun seeking ballot access as an independent, unaffiliated with any political party.

I nod in solidarity to the Green Party for their shared values and commitment to justice. But my quest for the presidency belongs to the people. I believe the best way to challenge the entrenched system is by focusing 100% on the people, not on the intricacies of internal party dynamics.”

Leaders of No Labels are quoting President Joe Biden’s recent remarks affirming that voters have a right to create new parties and get them on the ballot. See this story.

On October 4, U.S. District Court Judge Judith Levy ordered mediation in the lawsuit Libertarian National Committee v Saliba, e.d., 5:23cv-11074. This is the trademark dispute involving factions of the Michigan Libertarian Party. The judge had previously issned an order preventing the faction not supported by the Libertarian National Committee from calling themselves “Libertarian Party of Michigan.” She has not yet decided whether to stay that. The mediation starts October 20.