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A New Type of Political Party Has Launched and Is Coming to a City Near You
A New Type of Political Party Has Launched and Is Coming to a City Near You
Third parties have long struggled to break through a political system that is explicitly designed to benefit the Republican and Democratic Parties. However, the Forward Party is taking an unprecedented approach to tear down the duopoly’s barriers.
·ivn.us·
A New Type of Political Party Has Launched and Is Coming to a City Near You
GOP lawmakers revive bill to limit third-party ballot access
GOP lawmakers revive bill to limit third-party ballot access
For Republican-backed legislation that would raise the barriers of entry for third parties in Montana’s elections, the third time was a charm on Thursday.
·helenair.com·
GOP lawmakers revive bill to limit third-party ballot access
Sal Peralta: Kotek initiative fuels hope on homelessness in Oregon
Sal Peralta: Kotek initiative fuels hope on homelessness in Oregon
The rise in homelessness in the United States, especially since the housing crisis of 2008, is one of the most frustrating issues I have ever had to work on as a policymaker. In ...
·newsregister.com·
Sal Peralta: Kotek initiative fuels hope on homelessness in Oregon
America’s First Dark Money Ballot Line
America’s First Dark Money Ballot Line
The latest scheme to launch a centrist, third-party “unity” ticket comes from a dark money front for corporate interests.
·levernews.com·
America’s First Dark Money Ballot Line
Editorial: Betsy Johnson is not a spoiler
Editorial: Betsy Johnson is not a spoiler
While nonaffiliated candidate Betsy Johnson appears to be third in polling, her candidacy reflects a breakthrough in a state where the two major political parties have near total control over who appears on the November ballot, the editorial board writes. While Democrats are casting her as a spoiler candidate, they – and Republicans – should recognize that it's long past time to open up their primaries and give 41% of Oregon voters a greater say in who their top candidates are.
·oregonlive.com·
Editorial: Betsy Johnson is not a spoiler
U.S. Political Party Preferences Shifted Greatly During 2021
U.S. Political Party Preferences Shifted Greatly During 2021
Although the U.S. political party affiliation average for 2021 was similar to prior years, the country shifted from a nine-point Democratic preference early in the year to a five-point Republican advantage near the end.
·news.gallup.com·
U.S. Political Party Preferences Shifted Greatly During 2021