Third parties and independent candidates since 2008


Socialist Party USA nominates Stewart Alexander for President

October 16th, 2011 · 36 Comments

Darcy Richardson at Battleground Blog reports: Delegates to the Socialist Party USA national convention in Los Angeles turned to their 2008 vice-presidential nominee yesterday to head the party’s ticket in the 2012 presidential sweepstakes. In nominating Stewart A. Alexander, an early frontrunner for the party’s top spot, the delegates turned back a late but spirited [...]

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Tags: Socialist/left parties

Libertarians to Occupiers: Crony capitalism is the problem

October 16th, 2011 · 46 Comments

Press release from LPHQ: WASHINGTON – Libertarian Party Chair Mark Hinkle released the following statement today: “I have been following the Occupy protesters, who call themselves the ’99%’, with interest. “It’s true that 99% of Americans do not enjoy the special benefits of crony capitalism. Crony capitalism is very different from real capitalism. In crony [...]

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Tags: Libertarian Party