Opinion & Editorials

Editorial: This is Why People Can’t Stand Ron Paul

Editorial: This is Why People Can’t Stand Ron Paul

Texas Congressman Ron Paul is about to launch his third Presidential bid later this week. Much like 2008, we can expect the ‘Cult of Paul’ to aggressively promote their man at every turn. Having fired up supporters is not a bad thing. I’m sure Tim […]

by · May 12, 2011 · 6 comments ·
Ron Paul Should Stand Aside for Gary Johnson

Ron Paul Should Stand Aside for Gary Johnson

Republican voters had an opportunity to examine Ron Paul in detail during the 2008 primary season.  The result?  Paul averaged only 5.58% in the Republican primaries he contested, and that figure actually exaggerates his appeal because it includes late season primaries where he was the only alternative […]

by · April 3, 2011 · 31 comments ·
NY Taxpayers Party Unlikely to Qualify for Ballot Line

NY Taxpayers Party Unlikely to Qualify for Ballot Line

In New York, which allows fusion, it seems that finding statewide results broken down by party is nearly impossible. The state’s Board of Elections certainly doesn’t do it. Their idea of election night reporting is a letter explaining why they won’t bother, because it’s very […]

by · November 4, 2010 · 1 comment ·
John Monds

Georgia Libertarians’ ‘Major Party’ Dreams Dashed

With early polling showing Libertarian gubernatorial candidate John Monds near or just barely breaking into double-digits, some Georgia Libertarians had latched onto the notion that achieving  so-called “major party” status would be possible.   To acquire major party status in Georgia, Monds would have to capture 20% of […]

by · November 2, 2010 · 0 comments ·
Editorial: Unimpressive Result for Hinkle Should Serve as a Lesson

Editorial: Unimpressive Result for Hinkle Should Serve as a Lesson

On Tuesday, August 17, voters in California’s State Senate District 15 went to the polls to select a candidate to replace former Senator Abel Maldonado, who has been appointed Lieutenant Governor. The race was hotly contested and featured Republican Sam Blakeslee and Democrat John Laird along with independent Jim Fitzgerald and Libertarian nominee Mark Hinkle…

by · August 19, 2010 · 1 comment ·
Editorial: Serious Candidates Must Pass the Politics1 Test

Editorial: Serious Candidates Must Pass the Politics1 Test

You’re a ‘Regular Joe’ running for public office and you demand to be heard! You keep emailing me announcements that you’ve appointed a new webmaster for your campaign. And you’re angry you weren’t included in a debate or a poll. But I’ve never actually heard of you before. Or if I have, I don’t really know that much about you…

by · June 23, 2010 · 1 comment ·
Here’s How You Fix CNN: Go Back to the Future!

Here’s How You Fix CNN: Go Back to the Future!

Last week Campbell Brown announced she was leaving her 8pm slot on CNN because of poor ratings. Brown acknowledged to the media that she could have claimed she was leaving to spend more time with her family or for personal reasons, but instead she admitted that ratings were the primary driver of her decision.

by · May 22, 2010 · 0 comments ·
Prediction: The Torch Has Passed from Ron to Rand

Prediction: The Torch Has Passed from Ron to Rand

With his victory in the Kentucky Republican primary for U.S. Senate, Rand Paul (son of Texas Congressman and 2-time Presidential candidate Ron Paul) is on a fast track to Washington.

by · May 19, 2010 · 1 comment ·