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NEWS HEADLINES for INDEPENDENT VOTERS 8/14/09

By Nancy Hanks | Related entries in News

Independent Voters

Independent voters are at the center of the storm about health care reform.

Katrina Swett: Democratic Party has plenty of room for moderate voices (NH Union Leader, By KATRINA SWETT) As a lifelong Democrat who is proud to be considered part of the vibrant and effective heart of the party, I strongly disagree. It is certainly true that increasing numbers of voters are choosing to identify themselves as independents. But, if anything, that trend only underscores the growing strength and numbers of those voters who are seeking practical, achievable solutions to the many challenges that our country faces.


Open Primaries

Open Primaries On the Table in Pennsylvania (IndependentVoting.org) In June, Rep. Eugene DePasquale, a Pennsylvania state legislator, introduced an open primary bill that would give the Keystone State’s million-plus independent voters the right to participate in the crucial first round of voting.


In the Blogosphere

White Conservatives and Black Traitors (Burr Deming, Fair and Unbalanced) NOTE: Fair and Unbalanced is an independent blog recommended by The Hankster

On the Radio

Jackie Salit on WLRN Radio Aug 19th. Jackie Salit will be the guest on WLRN’s “Topical Currents” show serving Miami, Ft. Lauderdale, Palm Beach, Marathon and Key West with host Joseph Cooper to discuss the role independent voters are playing in reshaping American politics. (independentvoting.org) Listen Online http://www.wlrn.org/web/index.php

For more news for independents, see The Hankster


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