Election 2008
campaigns and candidates for 2008
Jewish Vote Only a Microcosm of Reality
by Kevin Roeten (conservative)
Published: June 19, 2009
How the Jewish vote went for Obama this last election, was very indicative of how all minorities voted.
Top Ten Reasons President Obama Helps Our Cause
by John Wingspread Howell (libertarian)
Published: November 15, 2008
Okay, Barack Obama is no libertarian, but his election helps the cause in several ways.
We Need A New National Political Party
by Joel S. Hirschhorn (liberal)
Published: November 12, 2008
The current third party movement is dead. We need a new MAJOR political party.
Solutions for President Obama
by Jim Quinn (libertarian)
Published: November 10, 2008
President Elect Obama has a lot of problems to deal with. If he listens to the left wing nuts of the Democratic Party, we will collapse our system. I propose some solutions to his problems
Commercialization of Our Elections
by Gary Wood (conservative)
Published: November 9, 2008
Obama's victory in 2008 is being celebrated by all those who support his message of change as well as by many who believe our country has been on the wrong course and his ideals, his vision, and that of the Democratic Party are the answer. Throughout the long campaign voters were fed a marketing blitz by both major parties while many questioned on specifics could not answer why their support was for one candidate or another beyond mere sound bite replies.
Post-Election Commentary - A Conservative Response
by P. Spencer (conservative)
Published: November 8, 2008
I had decided to wait a few days to write some of my post-election thoughts. To give me a chance for it all to sink in and realize what we are now facing as a nation, the state of the conservative movement.
The Anti-Incumbency Movement Is Dead
by Joel S. Hirschhorn (liberal)
Published: November 7, 2008
Why do Americans keep re-electing losers in Congress? Stupidity.
A Big Victory for the LP in North Carolina
by RS Davis (libertarian)
Published: November 7, 2008
Nobody won anything, but one LP candidate took advantage of NC's new progressive attitude toward third parties.
Libertarian Party wins more than 1,000,000 votes -- downticket
by George Dance (libertarian)
Published: November 6, 2008
Bob Barr will have to settle for 500,000 votes this time. But downticket Libertarian candidates push the LP over the million-vote barrier.
Third Party movement is alive and well
by Jonathan Cymberknopf (libertarian)
Published: November 5, 2008
The Presidential election results is but one indicator on the status of the Third Party movement.
Ron Paul Takes Third in Some States
by Kipper Mathews (libertarian)
Published: November 5, 2008
Some states allowed for write in votes... some count and some don't.
A suggested Ron Paul alliance with President-Elect Barack Obama
by Nickalis N. Tower (libertarian)
Published: November 5, 2008
If Ron Paul is serious in his campaign for Liberty, this is a way in which we can inject freedom principles into government over the next two years, and shorten his timeline that it will take another generation for political freedom to take hold.
NC Libertarians stay on ballot
by Brian Irving (libertarian)
Published: November 5, 2008
Historic first for North Carolina - "third" party retains ballot status by vote
President Obama
by Walt Thiessen (libertarian)
Published: November 4, 2008
Now that the first African-American in history has been elected President, it's time to take a moment and reflect on what it means.
The Last Neoconservative
by Rod Smith (libertarian)
Published: November 4, 2008
Now that the election of 2008 has ended, Republican's will look at all kinds of reasons for why they lost save one - a mirror.
Final Polls and 3rd Party Results
by Bradley Jansen (libertarian)
Published: November 4, 2008
A look at the final general election day polls and table of third party results
Who Did You Vote For?
by Walt Thiessen (libertarian)
Published: November 4, 2008
It was a tough year at the ballot box for a principled supporter of liberty. Here's how I voted. Leave a comment and tell us how you voted.
Election Night Cheat Sheet
by Bradley Jansen (libertarian)
Published: November 4, 2008
Battleground 2008 State Information about Ralph Nader, Bob Barr and Cynthia McKinney
The Gimme-Gimme Script of Political Pottage
by Republicae (libertarian)
Published: November 3, 2008
Perhaps the most interesting fact of this election is that the voters of both McCain and Obama, despite which ever wins, will be equally disappointed in the Presidential performance of their choice. The whipped-up dreams and hopes of the electorate will eventually find that their chosen one is unable to fulfill the promises made during the campaigns.
Importance of State Initiatives on the Ballot
by Bradley Jansen (libertarian)
Published: November 3, 2008
Voters will decide more than their presidential pick between Obama, McCain or a third party like Barr. The outcome of hundreds of state initiatives will affect our lives.
A Vote Against McCain is a Vote Against Socialism
by Patrick (libertarian)
Published: November 3, 2008
Conservatives in Virginia and across America should reject McCain's socialism just like Obama's.
Barr Set to Tip Election (State Analysis)
by Bradley Jansen (libertarian)
Published: November 2, 2008
With the election close in many states, the minor party vote totals--especially for Libertarian Bob Barr--may decide who wins.
Munger closing campaign with back roads tour
by Brian Irving (libertarian)
Published: November 1, 2008
Libertarian gubernatorial Candidate Mike Munger is closing his campaign with an "Old Fashioned, Hand-Shaking, Back Roads and Small Towns Tour" of North Carolina.
Barr May Decide the Election (National Analysis)
by Bradley Jansen (libertarian)
Published: November 1, 2008
Final Poll Projections for McKinney, Baldwin, Nader and Barr (and Obama and McCain)
Political Roundup 2008
by John Kusumi (centrist)
Published: October 31, 2008
The author's quadrennial overview of U.S. politics.
Should You Vote?
by Johnny Kramer (libertarian)
Published: October 30, 2008
Johnny Kramer's analysis of the pros and cons of voting, from a libertarian perspective.
What do I expect from the next President?
by James Goodfellow (libertarian)
Published: October 30, 2008
Oath of office. How presidents (and other elected officials) break their oaths, often with their first act of office, and never look back
The Absurdity of Hope
by Vaughn (libertarian)
Published: October 30, 2008
Harry Browne was right; politics IS a waste of time.
A Clear and Present Choice
by R.J. Moeller (conservative)
Published: October 29, 2008
Why John McCain is clearly the only option for Commander-in-Chief
When all is said and done
by donspoliticalblog (libertarian)
Published: October 26, 2008
Lets get the economy going now
Which path will we take?
by donspoliticalblog (libertarian)
Published: October 26, 2008
Do we turn to the left or will the centrists come out to vote?
Whoa there Bucko
by donspoliticalblog (libertarian)
Published: October 26, 2008
Asking the House to use our money wisely
Swing, Barr, Swing!
by Ron Bain (libertarian)
Published: October 26, 2008
The media believe in "swing voting" even though it is an invalid concept, therefore Libertarians should take advantage of this belief to increase media coverage.
Write In None Of The Above
by Walt Thiessen (libertarian)
Published: October 24, 2008
If you're as sick and tired of having bad choices for various political offices as I am, let's make a stand together by writing in None Of The Above in at least one race on Nov. 4th
Sarah Palin Has Plenty of "Experience"
by John Armstrong (libertarian)
Published: October 22, 2008
This is not a veiled reference to sexual promiscuity. Just an unveiled look at what "experience" means.
An Open Letter to 'Joe the Plumber'
by Ron Bain (libertarian)
Published: October 22, 2008
Joe, you focused the presidential debate on the central issue of the day: socialism.
Libertarians for Barack
by Vaughn (libertarian)
Published: October 21, 2008
Why Libertarians (in swing states) should vote for Obama as the lesser evil.
McCain Has Lost But Barr Can Still 'Win'
by Ron Bain (libertarian)
Published: October 21, 2008
Votes for McCain will be wasted, lost in the history books, but Bob Barr can still give the Libertarians a giant upsurge in votes, a victory of sorts.
Neither Are Magic Men
by Gary Wood (conservative)
Published: October 21, 2008
Are you prepared to cast your vote for either of the two major candidates ready to give us the cures we need? Are you prepared to fall victim to the magic spells they weave? I don't believe you are!
Real Men Write In Ron Paul
by Jeff Wrobel (libertarian)
Published: October 17, 2008
Each mark on the ballot for McCain or Obama is a flag of surrender to your government masters.
One More Debate Sunday
by Bob Nightingale (libertarian)
Published: October 17, 2008
Voters will have a chance to see qualified Presidential candidates debate, if they have subscriptions to cable or dish.
Not Invited to the Debate
by Bob Nightingale (libertarian)
Published: October 16, 2008
Americans only got to hear from two of six possible candidates for President, filtered by opinion polls.
To Waste a Vote
by Gary Wood (conservative)
Published: October 16, 2008
Once again tonight we were given the choice of watching two candidates' voice their opinions. The nation's media outlets were focused on the third Presidential Debate with candidates representing the Republican and Democratic Parties. Did you learn anything new that swayed you toward one man or the other?
Anarchy for President 2.0
by Dan Clore (libertarian)
Published: October 15, 2008
Thoughts on who anarchists, libertarians, etc., should vote for in the 2008 US presidential election.
Obama's Corporate Tax Flaw McCain Won't Talk About
by Gary Wood (conservative)
Published: October 12, 2008
Senator Barack Obama is investing heavily in new ads decrying the McCain approach to taxation while building his plan as the answer voters can rely on to bring necessary change to the income tax system.
McPalin Headed Toward Embarrassing Defeat?
by Walt Thiessen (libertarian)
Published: October 11, 2008
Findings in Alaska that Sarah Palin abused her power as governor are not surprising.
Chuck Baldwin, Bob Barr & Ron Paul Part II
by Bradley Jansen (libertarian)
Published: October 11, 2008
A continuation of the Quirk-Jansen conversation on the Chuck Baldwin, Bob Barr, Ron Paul question.
How Much Is Your Vote Worth?
by Bradley Jansen (libertarian)
Published: October 9, 2008
All six presidential candidates are spending money to get our votes--find out how much is it costing them.
2008 Election Profile With One Month To Go
by Bradley Jansen (libertarian)
Published: October 9, 2008
Summary of where the race for the presidency stands with predictions if the election were held today
Ralph Nader responds to McCain-Obama Debate
by John Kusumi (centrist)
Published: October 8, 2008
The Ralph Nader response to the McCain-Obama debate (Tue., 10/7)
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