Comments on: Bloomberg is running for President? And Paul is on the ballot, too!? http://www.independentpoliticalreport.com/2008/08/bloomberg-is-running-for-president-and-paul-is-on-the-ballot-too/ Covering America's third parties and independent candidates since May 2008 Tue, 16 Mar 2010 00:42:41 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: Hugh Jass http://www.independentpoliticalreport.com/2008/08/bloomberg-is-running-for-president-and-paul-is-on-the-ballot-too/comment-page-1/#comment-9857 Hugh Jass Wed, 20 Aug 2008 03:17:33 +0000 http://www.independentpoliticalreport.com/?p=1436#comment-9857 randall, I think that is a good idea. We could get a Paul/Ventura or a Paul/Rockwell ticket on the ballot in Louisiana. Are there any Louisianans interesting in being a Ron Paul elector? randall,

I think that is a good idea. We could get a Paul/Ventura or a Paul/Rockwell ticket on the ballot in Louisiana. Are there any Louisianans interesting in being a Ron Paul elector?

]]> By: inDglass http://www.independentpoliticalreport.com/2008/08/bloomberg-is-running-for-president-and-paul-is-on-the-ballot-too/comment-page-1/#comment-9843 inDglass Wed, 20 Aug 2008 01:17:13 +0000 http://www.independentpoliticalreport.com/?p=1436#comment-9843 I am not a big Bloomberg fan, but it is great to see people creating a choice for themselves since the republicrat establishment won't allow it. It looks like Bloomberg and Paul are not going to contest their names being on the ballot. I think that is a good choice on their parts if they follow through with it. I am not a big Bloomberg fan, but it is great to see people creating a choice for themselves since the republicrat establishment won’t allow it.

It looks like Bloomberg and Paul are not going to contest their names being on the ballot. I think that is a good choice on their parts if they follow through with it.

]]> By: Trent Hill http://www.independentpoliticalreport.com/2008/08/bloomberg-is-running-for-president-and-paul-is-on-the-ballot-too/comment-page-1/#comment-9838 Trent Hill Wed, 20 Aug 2008 00:17:13 +0000 http://www.independentpoliticalreport.com/?p=1436#comment-9838 If a concerted effort cant be made nationwide--i'd just as soon NOT do that. If a concerted effort cant be made nationwide–i’d just as soon NOT do that.

]]> By: randallthayes http://www.independentpoliticalreport.com/2008/08/bloomberg-is-running-for-president-and-paul-is-on-the-ballot-too/comment-page-1/#comment-9837 randallthayes Tue, 19 Aug 2008 23:53:26 +0000 http://www.independentpoliticalreport.com/?p=1436#comment-9837 I'm surprised Paul supporters in other states have not done something like this. So far as I can tell, Louisiana law would allow it. Only the elector candidates are required to sign and file forms: http://www.sos.louisiana.gov/tabid/693/Default.aspx The deadline here in Louisiana for independent slates of electors is Sept. 2. Since ballot access here is so easy, it's certainly not too late. I’m surprised Paul supporters in other states have not done something like this.

So far as I can tell, Louisiana law would allow it. Only the elector candidates are required to sign and file forms:

http://www.sos.louisiana.gov/tabid/693/Default.aspx

The deadline here in Louisiana for independent slates of electors is Sept. 2.

Since ballot access here is so easy, it’s certainly not too late.

]]> By: Trent Hill http://www.independentpoliticalreport.com/2008/08/bloomberg-is-running-for-president-and-paul-is-on-the-ballot-too/comment-page-1/#comment-9810 Trent Hill Tue, 19 Aug 2008 21:12:44 +0000 http://www.independentpoliticalreport.com/?p=1436#comment-9810 Paul actually has said something about it. Paul actually has said something about it.

]]> By: George Phillies http://www.independentpoliticalreport.com/2008/08/bloomberg-is-running-for-president-and-paul-is-on-the-ballot-too/comment-page-1/#comment-9808 George Phillies Tue, 19 Aug 2008 20:57:02 +0000 http://www.independentpoliticalreport.com/?p=1436#comment-9808 In Massachusetts, it is the *electors* who must sign, because it is they who are the candidates. The nominating paper has their signature spaces. The candidates do not need to consent, because the electors are the voters. In Massachusetts, it is the *electors* who must sign, because it is they who are the candidates. The nominating paper has their signature spaces. The candidates do not need to consent, because the electors are the voters.

]]> By: Ross Levin http://www.independentpoliticalreport.com/2008/08/bloomberg-is-running-for-president-and-paul-is-on-the-ballot-too/comment-page-1/#comment-9804 Ross Levin Tue, 19 Aug 2008 19:45:39 +0000 http://www.independentpoliticalreport.com/?p=1436#comment-9804 They'll be on the ballot unless one of them wants their name taken off. Bloomberg hasn't said anything about it yet, and neither has Paul. They’ll be on the ballot unless one of them wants their name taken off. Bloomberg hasn’t said anything about it yet, and neither has Paul.

]]> By: Mike Gillis http://www.independentpoliticalreport.com/2008/08/bloomberg-is-running-for-president-and-paul-is-on-the-ballot-too/comment-page-1/#comment-9800 Mike Gillis Tue, 19 Aug 2008 18:29:30 +0000 http://www.independentpoliticalreport.com/?p=1436#comment-9800 " Mike, They just have to agree to let their names go on the ballot. Anyone, anywhere can petition to put someone’s name on the ballot….but they have to accept it. " That's what I'm talking about. I know that in many states like mine, the candidates need to sign a notarized form accepting the nomination. In others, like CA, the candidates can be "drafted" unless they contact the state and refuse the endorsement. I can easily see one of Paul or Bloomberg refusing this. ”

Mike,

They just have to agree to let their names go on the ballot. Anyone, anywhere can petition to put someone’s name on the ballot….but they have to accept it.
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That’s what I’m talking about. I know that in many states like mine, the candidates need to sign a notarized form accepting the nomination. In others, like CA, the candidates can be “drafted” unless they contact the state and refuse the endorsement.

I can easily see one of Paul or Bloomberg refusing this.

]]> By: Trent Hill http://www.independentpoliticalreport.com/2008/08/bloomberg-is-running-for-president-and-paul-is-on-the-ballot-too/comment-page-1/#comment-9799 Trent Hill Tue, 19 Aug 2008 18:23:57 +0000 http://www.independentpoliticalreport.com/?p=1436#comment-9799 The balls? Our ballot access depends on actually HAVING a candidate,unlike the Independent Greens. The balls? Our ballot access depends on actually HAVING a candidate,unlike the Independent Greens.

]]> By: sunshinebatman http://www.independentpoliticalreport.com/2008/08/bloomberg-is-running-for-president-and-paul-is-on-the-ballot-too/comment-page-1/#comment-9797 sunshinebatman Tue, 19 Aug 2008 18:11:36 +0000 http://www.independentpoliticalreport.com/?p=1436#comment-9797 It's too bad none of the state LP or CP apparati had the balls to list Paul as the VP candidate... Bloomberg is a horrible fit. It’s too bad none of the state LP or CP apparati had the balls to list Paul as the VP candidate… Bloomberg is a horrible fit.

]]> By: G.E. http://www.independentpoliticalreport.com/2008/08/bloomberg-is-running-for-president-and-paul-is-on-the-ballot-too/comment-page-1/#comment-9793 G.E. Tue, 19 Aug 2008 17:37:13 +0000 http://www.independentpoliticalreport.com/?p=1436#comment-9793 <blockquote>The coordinator of this effort, Carey Campbell</blockquote> No wonder...

The coordinator of this effort, Carey Campbell

No wonder…

]]> By: Jared http://www.independentpoliticalreport.com/2008/08/bloomberg-is-running-for-president-and-paul-is-on-the-ballot-too/comment-page-1/#comment-9792 Jared Tue, 19 Aug 2008 17:31:21 +0000 http://www.independentpoliticalreport.com/?p=1436#comment-9792 I think there is a 0% chance Ron Paul will endorse it. I think there is a 0% chance Ron Paul will endorse it.

]]> By: Fred Church Ortiz http://www.independentpoliticalreport.com/2008/08/bloomberg-is-running-for-president-and-paul-is-on-the-ballot-too/comment-page-1/#comment-9791 Fred Church Ortiz Tue, 19 Aug 2008 17:22:48 +0000 http://www.independentpoliticalreport.com/?p=1436#comment-9791 Sounds like he might let it slide: http://www.politico.com/blogs/bensmith/0808/Bloomberg_lawyer_suggests_he_can_stay_on_Virginia_ballot.html I'm uncomfortable as hell with Bloomberg, I don't trust him for a second ("kill it!", war, infrastructure, anti-smokism...), but it'll definitely be interesting. I hope they stay on, and that exit-pollers in VA probe MB/RP voters on what part of the ticket they were actually voting for. Sounds like he might let it slide:
http://www.politico.com/blogs/bensmith/0808/Bloomberg_lawyer_suggests_he_can_stay_on_Virginia_ballot.html

I’m uncomfortable as hell with Bloomberg, I don’t trust him for a second (“kill it!”, war, infrastructure, anti-smokism…), but it’ll definitely be interesting. I hope they stay on, and that exit-pollers in VA probe MB/RP voters on what part of the ticket they were actually voting for.

]]> By: Trent Hill http://www.independentpoliticalreport.com/2008/08/bloomberg-is-running-for-president-and-paul-is-on-the-ballot-too/comment-page-1/#comment-9788 Trent Hill Tue, 19 Aug 2008 16:54:03 +0000 http://www.independentpoliticalreport.com/?p=1436#comment-9788 Mike, They just have to agree to let their names go on the ballot. Anyone, anywhere can petition to put someone's name on the ballot....but they have to accept it. Mike,

They just have to agree to let their names go on the ballot. Anyone, anywhere can petition to put someone’s name on the ballot….but they have to accept it.

]]> By: Mike Gillis http://www.independentpoliticalreport.com/2008/08/bloomberg-is-running-for-president-and-paul-is-on-the-ballot-too/comment-page-1/#comment-9786 Mike Gillis Tue, 19 Aug 2008 16:28:00 +0000 http://www.independentpoliticalreport.com/?p=1436#comment-9786 So, in VA Bloomberg and Paul didn't have to sign any sort of a nomination form? So, in VA Bloomberg and Paul didn’t have to sign any sort of a nomination form?

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