Third Party

The Elections You May Not Have Noticed

Jim Wallis | Posted 11.05.2009 | Politics


Jim Wallis

I think as people continue to see so much of politics as usual in this town -- partisan bickering and big money buying votes -- they are increasingly likely to vote against whatever represents the old politics for them.

WATCH: Ex Speechwriter Announces Sarah Palin 3rd Political Party

Lee Stranahan | Posted 08.13.2009 | Comedy


Lee Stranahan

Recently, there's been conjecture among conservatives like Tammy Bruce that Palin may be about to form a third party as a conservative alternative to left leaning groups like the Republican Party.

Bush v. Gore Rears Its Head (Part IV): A New Check on the Court to Defend the Rule of Law

Shahid Buttar | Posted 06.28.2009 | Politics


Shahid Buttar

The false national consensus that national security should trump constitutional protections for liberty and privacy exemplifies such collusion today.

Newt Gingrich Speaks For Me!

Dan Sweeney | Posted 05.04.2009 | Politics


Dan Sweeney

Maybe Newt Gingrich is right. Maybe it's time to start thinking outside the two-party-system box.

Gingrich Warns Of Third Party In 2012

CNN | Posted 05.03.2009 | Politics


Former House speaker Newt Gingrich is warning of a third party mutiny in 2012 if Republicans don't figure out a way to shape up. "If the Republicans ...

The Undecideds: What's Their Problem?

Jon Wiener | Posted 12.05.2008 | Home


Jon Wiener

The undecideds have been staring at the menu now for almost a year--why haven't they made up their minds? Here is how these voters break down, and how they are likely to act today.

All Hope is Local: Quit Whining and Run for Office

Allison Kilkenny | Posted 12.02.2008 | Politics


Allison Kilkenny

Real change will begin Nov. 5th, and positive change will only occur if Progressives begin to shape politics first locally, and then spread outward to create national reform.

Voter Beware: Of Ralph Nader

Carl Bernstein | Posted 12.02.2008 | Politics


Carl Bernstein

Long shot though it might be, if things were to get close on Tuesday, it's possible to see how Ralph Nader, with his messianic vanity, can again determine the future of America.

Protesting Protest Votes

Michael Sigman | Posted 11.29.2008 | Politics


Michael Sigman

Though it's unlikely Nader or anyone else will prevent Obama from getting elected next week, "Naderists" either think he would be a better president, or, he is a convenient vehicle of protest.

Con Games: The Real Third Party

Michael Conniff | Posted 11.24.2008 | Politics


Michael Conniff

Think of it... as The Independence Party -- independent voters without party affiliation, and independent thinkers who only reluctantly hang their hat on the door of Republicans and Dems.

Chomsky: In Swing States, Vote Obama -- Without Illusions

The Real News | Posted 11.21.2008 | Politics


The Real News

In an interview, Noam Chomsky urges the voters in swing states to vote against McCain, therefore for Obama, while maintaining realistic expectations about the Democratic candidate.

Boston Tea Party 2008

Allison Kilkenny | Posted 11.16.2008 | Politics


Allison Kilkenny

The $700 billion dollar bailout of Wall Street is exactly the kind of taxation without representation that the founding fathers fought to reject over 200 years ago.

Oh, Sweet Cynthia, Silence Thy Siren Song!

Russ Wellen | Posted 07.23.2008 | Politics


Russ Wellen

I refuse to be guilt-tripped into thinking I was complicit in Gore's loss, but if I declined to vote for Obama and he lost, no matter how far right of center he leans in the coming weeks, there's no way I could shake off the blame this time.

McCain Attacked In Third-Party Ads

Election Central | Greg Sargent | Posted 03.28.2008 | Politics


Election Central has obtained a copy of a new anti-McCain ad sponsored by the group Campaign To Defend America: The Campaign to Defend America -- whi...

Conservatives Revisit Third Party

AP | ERIC GORSKI | Posted 03.28.2008 | Politics


The same conservative Christian activist who called a meeting last fall to discuss backing a third-party candidate to counter a possible Rudy Giuliani...

Sam Stein

Bloomberg Camp Still Prepping For White House Bid

HuffingtonPost.com | Sam Stein | Posted 03.28.2008 | Politics


With John McCain's ascendancy as the Republican frontrunner, and the Democratic primary appearing far from resolved, political observers say New York ...

Sam Stein

Bloomberg And Hagel Holding Regular Calls

HuffingtonPost.com | Sam Stein | Posted 03.28.2008 | Politics


New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg and Nebraska Senator Chuck Hagel have been conducting regular, private phone conversations over the past few mon...