Independent Voters

Libertarian Bob Barr Jumps Into Presidential Race

Daniel Nichanian | Posted 04.15.2008 | Home


Daniel Nichanian

Libertarians looking to have a higher-profile candidate than they did in 2004 are rejoicing this week-end as former Congressman Bob Barr announced that he is forming a presidential explanatory committee.

Poll Shows Americans Aren't Looking For An Independent Candidate

UPI | Posted 03.28.2008 | Politics


A Gallup Poll released Tuesday found a lack of desire among U.S. voters for a third-party presidential candidate. "The American public does not appea...

Sam Stein

As McCain Rises, Democrats Grow Concerned

HuffingtonPost.com | Sam Stein | Posted 03.28.2008 | Politics


With Sen. John McCain aiming for victory in today's Michigan primary, concern is rising within Democratic circles that the Arizona Republican may in f...

Moderates Help McCain, Women Aid Clinton

AP | MIKE MOKRZYCKI | Posted 03.28.2008 | Politics


John McCain's experience, reputation for "straight talk" and appeal among moderates helped him beat Mitt Romney in New Hampshire's Republican primary,...

McCain Savors Victory: 'Mac Is Back'

AP | LIZ SIDOTI | Posted 03.28.2008 | Politics


john McCain rode the Straight Talk Express straight into first place in New Hampshire, and back into the thick of the race for the Republican presiden...

New Hampshire Exit Polls

Posted 03.28.2008 | Politics


Read some highlights from the exit polling coming out of New Hampshire. From Politico: Here are the groups in which Obama enjoyed a significant mar...

Independents Propel McCain To Victory In NH

CNN | Posted 03.28.2008 | Politics


John McCain got a big boost of independent support in the push to his projected victory in New Hampshire's Republican primary, exit polls show. Indep...

From Biden To McCain: The NH Independent Swing Vote

Huffington Post | Rachel Sklar | Posted 03.28.2008 | Media


Here's an example of a NH independent who is not going to Obama -- despite the fact that he is unequivocally a spoiler for McCain's indie hopes.

Did Mike Bloomberg Shed A Tear Over Obama's Win?

Slate | Chadwick Matlin | Posted 03.28.2008 | Politics


You can bet Mike Bloomberg's TV was on tonight, and I doubt he liked what he saw. Bloomberg--and the rest of the third-party potentials--can't be happ...