- Jefferson Stanley: Step in right direction, but larger fix needed (LETTER Wisconsin State Journal) The changes suggested by California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger to allow open primaries and unbiased gerrymandering are a step in the right direction, but they are Band-Aids used to try to compensate for structural deficiencies in our campaign finance and political processes.
- Kimm Michael Johnson: Changes will increase citizen participation (LETTER Wisconsin State Journal)
- Gop Loyalty Oath Draws Some Idaho Lawmakers' Ire (By JOHN MILLER, Associated Press Writer, WNCT BOISE, Idaho)
- Independents rush to the Georgia ballot (By Walter Jones, Augusta Chronicle) No independent has submitted sufficient signatures to get on the ballot as a legislative or state candidate in the last 10 years.
- Independent candidate aims for 'none of the above' vote (Rod Boshart, Quad City Times IA)
- Feingold faces unexpectedly tough race (By LIZ SIDOTI (AP) The Wisconsin Democrat faces a wealthy political newcomer with early backing from tea party activists in a state that has many independent voters and is known for doing its own thing.
- The role of third parties and independent candidates (By Jason Tolbert, Arkansas News) Under Arkansas Election Law, the deck is stacked against those wishing to form third parties or pursue office as an independent candidate. However this year, Arkansas will see a wide variety of both on the November ballot.
- Promises, Promises, Promises (EDITORIAL By City Hall) critique of Bloomberg admin
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