Archive for 2012

Failing to Find a Candidate, Americans Elect Will Make Major Announcement on Thursday

Failing to Find a Candidate, Americans Elect Will Make Major Announcement on Thursday

The deadline for a candidate to secure the support required in order to move forward in the Americans Elect nominating process has now passed, with no candidate coming even close to the required threshold. Former Louisiana Governor Buddy Roemer made a frantic last minute push, […]

by · May 15, 2012 · 5 comments ·
Time Capsule: J. B. Stoner Convicted in 1958 Bombing of Bethel Baptist Church

Time Capsule: J. B. Stoner Convicted in 1958 Bombing of Bethel Baptist Church

J. B. Stoner, an unapologetic racist whose extreme views were once denounced by segregationist Lester G. Maddox, was convicted for conspiring in the 1958 bombing of the predominantly-black Bethel Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama, on this day in 1980. Stoner, who was suspected by prosecutors […]

by · May 14, 2012 · 0 comments ·
WATCH: Gary Johnson on CNN’s OutFront with Erin Burnett

WATCH: Gary Johnson on CNN’s OutFront with Erin Burnett

Libertarian nominee Gary Johnson was interviewed by CNN’s Erin Burnett on Friday, May 11. Watch the 3 minute exchange below. Burnett couldn’t resist asking the silly question of which major party candidate Johnson would vote for if he weren’t running, to which Johnson replies that […]

by · May 14, 2012 · 0 comments ·
Jill Stein Scores Big Wins in Delaware, Maryland

Jill Stein Scores Big Wins in Delaware, Maryland

Jill Stein’s march to the Green Party nomination continued this weekend with big victories at state conventions in Maryland and Delaware. Stein is now the party’s presumptive nominee having captured, by our count, at least 107 of the 201 delegates she would need to secure […]

by · May 14, 2012 · 2 comments ·
WATCH: Green Party Presidential Debate from San Francisco

WATCH: Green Party Presidential Debate from San Francisco

Presidential candidates Roseanne Barr and Jill Stein faced-off in San Francisco several hours ago, as Greens across California prepare to go to the polls and vote in their primary next month. Joining them on stage as moderator of the forum at the Victoria Theatre was […]

by · May 13, 2012 · 1 comment ·
Willie Nelson First Accepts, Then Declines Position as Roseanne’s Running Mate

Willie Nelson First Accepts, Then Declines Position as Roseanne’s Running Mate

Iconic singer-songwriter Willie Nelson made some waves on Twitter yesterday when he first accepted, then declined the opportunity to serve as Roseanne Barr’s Vice-Presidential running mate. The former sitcom star is seeking the Green Party’s presidential nomination, though she badly trails party activist Jill Stein […]

by · May 13, 2012 · 0 comments ·
The Next-to-Next-to-Last Man Standing

The Next-to-Next-to-Last Man Standing

Like the indefatigable Ron Paul of Texas, Fred Karger — the first openly gay candidate in history to seek the GOP presidential nomination — is still running hard, hoping for a modestly surprising showing in California’s June 5 primary. Karger, who has barely been a footnote […]

by · May 12, 2012 · 0 comments ·
Time Capsule: ‘Yankee Genius’ Nominated for the Presidency

Time Capsule: ‘Yankee Genius’ Nominated for the Presidency

Convening in a gilded ballroom in Chicago’s famous Hotel La Salle, more than 400 cheering delegates from thirty-two states enthusiastically nominated nationally-recognized economist Roger W. Babson of Massachusetts for the presidency on this day in 1940. The 65-year-old Babson, who was nominated without opposition, was […]

by · May 10, 2012 · 0 comments ·
Americans Elect Successfully Lands Oregon Ballot Line

Americans Elect Successfully Lands Oregon Ballot Line

Americans Elect announced today that it has achieved a line on the ballot in Oregon for its alternative presidential ticket in the general election this November. Last month, Americans Elect volunteers filed more than 35,000 signatures of registered Oregon voters in favor of more choices […]

by · May 10, 2012 · 0 comments ·
Why Dick Lugar Won’t Run as an Independent

Why Dick Lugar Won’t Run as an Independent

Dick Lugar’s loss to a Tea Party backed challenger in yesterday’s Republican primary has many wondering if the six-term Senator is going to consider an attempt to hold onto his seat without the help of the GOP.  By continuing his re-election bid as an independent, […]

by · May 9, 2012 · 2 comments ·