Third parties and independent candidates since 2008


Donald Trump “Seriously” Considering a Run for President in 2012

January 11th, 2011 · 28 Comments

Trump says this is the first time he has “seriously” considered running, but third party advocates will remember that he flirted with seeking the Reform Party nomination in 2000. Trump cites trade as his main reason for considering a run. “The Apprentice” host cited what he called the “unfair” trade relationship between America and China [...]

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Texas Libertarians unveil 2011 legislative agenda

January 11th, 2011 · No Comments

Press release sent to contact.ipr@gmail.com: AUSTIN, TEXAS - January 10, 2011 –The Libertarian Party of Texas has released its Legislative Agenda for the 2011 session.  Libertarians have been effective in introducing and blocking legislation even without elected legislators from their party through their lobbying efforts and grassroots organization. Taxes and spending, election reform, immigration, state sovereignty, and the [...]

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Bernie Sanders on the shooting of Rep. Giffords, the new Congress

January 11th, 2011 · 16 Comments

The following email was sent to supporters of independent Senator Bernie Sanders, from Vermont: Given the recent tragedy in Arizona, as well as the start of the new Congress, I wanted to take this opportunity to share a few words with political friends in Vermont and throughout the country.  I also want to thank the [...]

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