Archive for June, 2009

Ralph Nader & Ron Paul Agree: Ballot Access Laws are Rigged Against Independent & Third Party Candidates

Ralph Nader and Ron Paul, two of the most outspoken political leaders of our time, don’t agree all that often. But one thing they both understand is that the American political system is rigged against independent and third party candidates.
Restrictive ballot access laws across the nation prevent voters from having a real choice in who [...]

Ron Paul Releases Statement of Support

Commends Free & Equal and Endorses Theresa Amato’s New Book Grand Illusion
Congressman Ron Paul, R-TX, has sent a statement of support for Free & Equal Elections, and an endorsement of Theresa Amato’s new book Grand Illusion.
In the statement, Congressman Paul says that Americans “deserve a system where third parties can compete,”that he is “impressed by the work of the [...]

Democrats, Republicans, Minor Parties, & Independents All Agree: The Top Two Primary is a Bad Idea

One year from now, in June of 2010, the citizens of California will be asked to cast a vote on Senate Constitutional Amendment 4, also known as the California Top Two Primaries Act. The vote comes as a result of a back room deal earlier this year to end the deadlock on passing California’s new budget.
The [...]

Nader asks McAuliffe to set the Record Straight

Former Campaign Manager Theresa Amato’s new book “Grand Illusion” details McAuliffe’s efforts to knock Nader out of the 2004 Presidential Election
In her soon-to-be-released book, Grand Illusion, The Myth of Voter Choice in a Two-Party Tyranny (The New Press 2009), lawyer Theresa Amato charges that on June 23, 2004, Democratic National Committee Chairman Terry McAuliffe promised unspecified “resources” to [...]

Free & Equal Chair Writes to Governor Quinn Urging Veto of IL HB 723

HB 723, a bill that would make it nearly impossible for third parties to slate candidates in Illinois, has passed both houses, and is on its way to Governor Quinn’s desk to be signed.
Free & Equal remains opposed to this corrupt legislation, nicknamed the “Protect Incumbents Act”. A letter has been sent to Governor Quinn urging [...]

Ballot Access News & Notes

In this edition:
Victory In Rhode Island Ballot Access Court Case
Louisiana: HB 776 Defeated!
Illinois Action Alert: HB 723 on the way to Governor Quinn