Number of Constitution Party Officeholders: ? Number of Registered Constitution Party Voters: 320,019 [source] Number of Constitution Party Candidates for 2004: 40+ Number of Constitution Party Candidates for 2005: 5 [source] Number of Constitution Party Candidates for 2006: 162+see list Number of Constitution Party Candidates for 2007: 14+ [source]
A Third Party Alternative To McCain?
[Feb. 14, 2008] CBS - The same conservative Christian activist who called a meeting last fall to discuss backing a third-party candidate to counter a possible Rudy Giuliani candidacy is revisiting the idea as Sen. John McCain closes in on the Republican presidential nomination. (thanks Third Party Watch for article)
Constitution Party Presidential Possibles
[Feb. 11, 2008] Third Party Watch - As the date of the Constitution Party National Convention (April 23-26 in Kansas City, Missouri) approaches, several prominent Americans have expressed an openness to considering the possibility of seeking the Constitution Party Presidential nomination.
New Third Party Candidates
[Feb. 10, 2008] Third Party Watch - Constitution Party member Randall T. Hayes is running for Congress in Louisiana's Sixth Congressional District.
Two Minor Parties Together Receive Over 30% in California Special Legislative Election
[Feb. 7, 2008] Ballot Access News - On February 5, California held a special election to fill the vacant 55th Assembly district. Only three candidates were on the ballot, a Democrat, a member of the Constitution (American Independent) Party, and a Libertarian.
Louisiana Two Special U.S. House Elections
[Feb. 7, 2008] Ballot Access News - Louisiana will hold two special U.S. House elections, to fill vacancies, either on April 5 or May 3. Filing has closed.
Constitution Party Presidential Primary
[Feb. 6, 2008] Ballot Access News - The Constitution Party held a presidential primary in one state on February 5, in California.
AIP Legislative Candidate Gets Second Place In Special Election!
[Feb. 6, 2008] Third Party Watch - Recently there was a special runoff election in California State Assembly District 55, which is in the Long Beach area. Besides AIP candidate Charlotte Sadiyah Gibson, there was Libertarian candidate Herb Peters running against a lone Democratic candidate.
New Jersey CP Meeting A Outstanding Success
[Feb. 5, 2008] Third Party Watch - Enthusiastic Constitutionalists from all over New Jersey and several other northeastern states poured into Woodbridge, New Jersey on Saturday, February 2nd, to attend the 2008 State Meeting of the Constitution Party of New Jersey.
Screwy Texas Election Code Impacts Many Ron Paul Supporters
[Jan. 31, 2008] Third Party Watch - Texas has some complicated rules with respect to primary voting. This is of particular importance in the March 4 primary for Libertarian Party and Constitution Party members who might also wish to cast a vote for Ron Paul.
Constitution Party of Oregon Endorses Ron Paul
[Jan. 22, 2008] Third Party Watch - On January 19, 2007, the Central and Executive Committee of the CONSTITUTION PARTY OF OREGON met and voted to offer our wholehearted endorsement of Congressman Ron Paul for President.
New Jersey CP Meeting on February 2nd
[Jan. 20, 2008] Third Party Watch - The Constitution Party of New Jersey gears up for 2008 campaign and will hear from the nation's foremost spokesman for American Sovereignty, Dr. Jerome Corsi and Constitution Party National Chairman, Jim Clymer.
Constitution Party Convention Schedule of Events
[Jan. 14, 2008] Constitution Party - The Constitution Party 2008 presidential nominating convention will be held April 23-26 at the Kansas City Marriott Hotel downtown, 200 West 12th Street, Kansas City, Missouri. (thanks Third Party Watch for article)
Baptist Preachers and the Constitution Party
[Jan. 10, 2008] Third Party Watch - Baptist preacher and former Constitution Party congressional candidate Kevin Thompson isn't too happy about a recent statement made by Constitution Party Communications Director Mary Starrett.
CPTX Chair Files for Congress - Sorta
[Jan. 5, 2008] Third Party Watch - Constitution Party of Texas chairman Bryan Malatesta is running for U.S. Congress against Democrat Chet Edwards (this district includes Waco, the Bush ranch in Crawford, and Texas A&M), but he's listed as a Constitution Party candidate.
Starrett downplays Oregon Senate race
[Jan. 4, 2008] The Oregonian - Former TV personality Mary Starrett, who ran for governor in 2006 on the Constitution Party ticket, caused a flurry of interest in the blogosphere last month when she made noises about running for the seat held by Sen. Gordon Smith, R-Ore. (thanks Third Party Watch for article)
LP/FSP Follow-Up
[Jan. 3, 2008] Third Party Watch - The Dallas Morning News contacted me this morning about a follow-up article they're working on before the New Hampshire primary. Here's what Staff Writer Jim Getz needs: Any Dallas-Fort Worth Libertarian/Constitution/Independent/Ron Paul supporter...
Constitution Party Qualifies in Vermont
[Jan. 2, 2008] Ballot Access News - The Constitution Party is now a ballot-qualified party in Vermont. That makes 16 states for that party. Exactly four years ago, it was only on the ballot for president in 12 states.
Constitution Party Files Notice in Texas, but Unity08 Hasn't Filed Yet
[Jan. 2, 2008] Ballot Access News - The Constitution Party has filed the required notice with the Texas Secretary of State, saying that it intends to try to get on the ballot this year. Unity08 still hasn't filed that notice, but it isn't due until 6 p.m. Texas time (central time), January 2.
Alabama Constitution Party Endorses Ron Paul for President
[Dec. 27, 2007] Third Party Watch - The State Central Committee of the Alabama Constitution Party (ACP) has endorsed Republican Dr. Ron Paul for President. Dr. Paul's campaign slogan is HOPE FOR AMERICA. We feel that Dr. Paul may be AMERICA'S LAST HOPE to return this country to it's Constitution.
New California Registration Data
[Dec. 24, 2007] Ballot Access News - The California Secretary of State recently released the tally of how many voters are registered in each political party, as of December 4, 2007. The previous tally had been as of September 4, 2007.
The only three parties in the state that gained are the American Independent (Constitution), Peace & Freedom, and Reform Parties.
Constitution Party Now on Arkansas Ballot for President
[Dec. 20, 2007] Ballot Access News - On December 20, the Arkansas Secretary of State's office approved the Constitution Party's petition for presidential status. The party is now on for president in 15 states. Exactly four years ago, the party was only on in 10 states.
Jeff Becker: Chairman
Denzil Sloan: 1st District Vice Chairman
Phil Hudok: 2nd District Vice Chairman
Brenda Donnellan: Secretary
Gene Stalnaker: Treasuer
David Grate for Congress
[Dec. 18, 2007] Third Party Watch - Today the Mid-Hudson News published an article on David Grate who is challenging incumbent Democrat Maurice Hinchey in New York's 22nd district: "Grate, of Endicott, Monday received the endorsement of the Constitution Party of New York." ...Grate is currently featured at PaulCongress.com
Mary Starrett to Run for Senate?
[Dec. 17, 2007] Third Party Watch - A great blog site on the internet called Senate 2008 Guru reported a few days ago that Mary Starrett is considering running for senate in Oregon under the Constitution Party banner.
Constitution Party of Minnesota 2008 Liberty Banquet
[Dec. 15, 2007] Third Party Watch - The Constitution Party of Minnesota would like to announce its first event of the new year The 2008 Liberty Banquet is going to be a fantastic opportunity to hear great speakers and meet with other like-minded, freedom-loving folks from around the state and beyond.
CP Candidate Receives Important Endorsement
[Dec. 8, 2007] Third Party Watch - As the days count down to the last election of 2007, next Tuesday, December 11, 2007, in the 4th Middlesex State Senate District special election in Massachusetts, the Constitution Party candidate, Tom Fallon, has picked a significant endorsement from a well known local business leader.
CPTX Recruiting Ron Paul 'Clone' Candidate
[Nov. 29, 2007] Third Party Watch - Top leadership and members of the Constitution Party of Texas are actively trying to court a Ron Paul-inspired Republican to take on centrist Democrat Chet Edwards (CD-17).
Independent American Party Running Ron Paul 'Clone' Candidate
[Nov. 28, 2007] Third Party Watch - Nevada's Independent American Party is promoting and/or running San Diego's Christie Taylor – a self-described "Ron Paul Clone" – for a Las Vegas-area congressional district (CD-3).
The race would pit Taylor against incumbent Republican John Porter in the GOP primary.
Nevada Constitution Party Will Sue for Exemption From Campaign Disclosure
[Nov. 24, 2007] Ballot Access News - In 1982, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that campaign finance disclosure laws are unconstitutional, if they are applied to minor parties whose members and supporters will be harassed if their identities are known. The Socialist Workers Party won this case.
More Minor Party Winners From November 6 Elections
[Nov. 22, 2007] Ballot Access News - Previous posts of November 7 and November 9 listed
minor party members who had been elected to both partisan and non-partisan office on November 6, 2007. Those posts
did not provide a complete listing, however. Additional winners are...
Debbie Hopper at the Philly Rally
[Nov. 15, 2007] Third Party Watch - On November 10th, Debbie Hopper spoke at the Ron Paul Liberty Rally in Philadelphia. Apparently she is Ron's assistant campaign manager. I know at one time she was the national secretary of the Constitution Party, but I am not sure if she still holds that position.
Jore Proposes Initiative to Outlaw Abortion
[Nov. 15, 2007] Third Party Watch - The Constitution Party's lone State Representative Rick Jore is proposing a ballot initiative in Montana to define an unborn baby as a person. As a result of that, should it pass, abortions would have to be outlawed as murder in the state.
Constitution Party Member Wins Non-Partisan Election
[Nov. 9, 2007] Ballot Access News - At least one member of the Constitution Party was elected on November 7, 2007. Scott C. Stevens won a spot on the city council of Warren, Michigan. Warren is Detroit's largest suburb. The voters were asked to choose 9 at-large members. 18 candidates appeared on the ballot. Stevens' vote total was 12,519, the 2nd highest.
Mississippi Constitution Party Sets Record
[Nov. 7, 2007] Ballot Access News - On November 7, the Constitution Party nominee for Agriculture Commissioner, Paul Riley, polled approximately 7.0% of the vote. He had both a Democratic and a Republican opponent. With 99% of the votes counted, Riley has 49,382 votes. The Republican nominee has 356,483 and the Democratic nominee has 295,151.
Strong Constitution Showings in Mississippi
[Nov. 7, 2007] Third Party Watch - A couple of nice showings for Constitution Party candidates down in Mississippi, with one statewide candidate picking up 8% in a 3-way race and a State Senate candidate capturing over 30% of the vote in a 2-way race.
Constitution Party National Meeting A Success!
[Oct. 30, 2007] Third Party Watch - Optimism and energy prevailed as Constitution Party leaders and activists from all across the country gathered in America's heartland to participate in the Constitution Party's Fall National Committee Meeting this past week.
Tancredo A Future CP Candidate?
[Oct. 30, 2007] Politics1.com / Third Party Watch - ...No word as to whether Tancredo would also consider continuing his Prez run as a third party candidate under the Constitution Party banner—but his decision not to seek re-election gives Tancredo the third party option without negative repercussions in a messy House renomination fight.
Rick Jore Endorsed Ron Paul
[Oct. 25, 2007] Third Party Watch - Slipped into the middle of this article about Ron Paul in Montana is the fact that he's been endorsed by Constitution Party state representative Rick Jore. From the Flathead Beacon...
Should CP Candidates Run As Libertarians?
[Oct. 22, 2007] Third Party Watch - The Libertarian Party is the only minor party with ballot access in Texas, leaving voters with just three choices – and possibly more with special elections (which are rare) – so here's a successful option: why can't Constitution Party of Texas candidates run as Libertarians in a quasi-fusion ticket?
Constitution Party Progresses in Wyoming
[Oct. 21, 2007] Third Party Watch - Recently, there was a CP meeting in Wyoming- a state that has had the Party's Presidential candidates on the ballot before, but no organized CP state affiliate. However, thanks to the determined work of the CP Western States Area Chairman and Utah CP Chair, Frank Fluckiger, the Wyoming Constitution Party is beginning to take hold there...
Libertarian and Constitution Parties of New York Speak at Rally for Ron Paul at the State Capitol
[Oct. 18, 2007] Third Party Watch - Estelle Edwards, Libertarian Party candidate for Suffolk County Executive, and Burr Deitz, chairman of the Constitution Party of New York, spoke at a rally to get Ron Paul on the ballot in New York that was held Tuesday, October 16 at the Capitol Building in Albany. You can view the entire rally at Lewrockwell.com
Constitution Party Getting Ready to Sue Michigan Over Party Name Change
[Oct. 17, 2007] Ballot Access News - Back in September 1999, the U.S. Taxpayers Party changed its name to the Constitution Party. This change was made democratically at the party's national convention. All the states in which the party had been on the ballot as "U.S. Taxpayers Party" let the party change its name, except for Michigan.
Massachusetts Special Congressional Election
[Oct. 16, 2007] Ballot Access News - On October 16, Massachusetts held a special election in the 5th U.S. House district. The results are: Democrat Niki Tsongas 51.32%, Republican Jim Ogonowski 45.10%, Constitution Party nominee Kevin Thompson .47%, independent Kurt Hayes 1.06%, and independent Patrick Murphy 2.05%.
Missouri State Representative to Speak at Constitution Party National Meeting
[Oct. 10, 2007] Third Party Watch - Missouri legislator, Jim Guest, has been at the forefront in the battle to defeat the Real ID Act and to stop the North American Union! ...the Constitution Party is honored to welcome him as a featured speaker at its National Committee Meeting Banquet on Friday evening, October 26 in Council Bluffs, Iowa.
The Constitution Party Should Take A Lesson From Ron Paul
[Oct. 7, 2007] IndependentAmerican.org - Yesterday, I spent the day in Pahrump doing a bit of promotion for my TV show, American Sovereign, at the Pahrump Fall Festival. It was a nice little festival and I met up with a lot of viewers, friends and people that were quite interesting to share conversation with. (thanks Third Party Watch for article)
Another Florida Mayor Joins the Constitution Party
[Oct. 4, 2007] Third Party Watch - From the C.P.F. Update, the official publication of the Constitution Party of Florida: "We welcome Mayor William G. Stacey of Melbourne Beach, our second Florida mayor to join the Constitution Party of Florida this year..."
Rick Jore to Attend Washington CP Meeting
[Oct. 2, 2007] Third Party Watch - The Washington state Constitution Party is having a state-wide meeting in Spokane on Saturday, October 6th, at 10 am. Rick Jore, Montana's first CP State Representative, will be addressing attendees at 1:00pm.
For further details on the meeting, click here.
Jerome Corsi: Why I am not a Republican
[Sep. 27, 2007] WorldNetDaily - In a heated conversation at the Friday banquet of Phyllis Schalfly's Eagle Council meeting in St. Louis last week, Jed Babbin, editor of Human Events, repeated accusations that I am a "black helicopter Internet conspiracy theorist" for arguing that the Bush administration is pursing the North American Union...
Constitution Party On The Air
[Sep. 27, 2007] Third Party Watch - Dear Members and Friends:
Listen up. Pay attention. Your Country and State depend upon it.
We are now on the air weekly – once with me and once with National CP Communications Director Mary Starrett.
Campaign Message from Don Grundmann
[Sep. 27, 2007] Third Party Watch - The Constitution (Party) recently sent out this message from their presidential candidate Don Grundmann...
CP Convention Plans Announced
[Sep. 22, 2007] Third Party Watch - The Constitution Party, the fastest-growing and largest third party based on voter registration (Ballot Access News) will nominate a presidential candidate at its convention in Kansas City, MO, April 22-27, 2008.
California Constitution Party Presidential Primary
[Sep. 22, 2007] Ballot Access News - The American Independent Party (California branch of the Constitution Party) has asked the Secretary of State to list these presidential candidates on its presidential primary ballot...
National Veterans Coalition Recruting Drive
[Sep. 17, 2007] Third Party Watch - The National Veterans Coalition was founded as a political arm of America's third largest, federally-recognized party, the Constitution Party.
Alan Keyes Launches Presidential Bid
[Sep. 15, 2007] Third Party Watch - Many within the Constitution Party had been hoping that Alan Keyes would seek their nomination, but it appears that will not be the case. Not yet anyway... we don't know what will happen if he fails to collect enough delegates to win the GOP nod.
Bryan Greene, Constitution Party of North Carolina Candidate for Congress
[Sep. 14, 2007] Third Party Watch - In the past few days Bryan Greene submitted documents with the FEC declaring his candidacy to run in the North Carolina's tenth congressional district against two-term Republican Rep. Patrick T. McHenry...
MassResistance Endorses Kevin Thompson
[Sep. 14, 2007] Third Party Watch - September 14, 2007 MassResistance, the leading defenders of traditional marriage and the family in Massachusetts, has endorsed Constitution Party candidate Kevin Thompson in the race to fill the empty fifth district congressional seat.
Kevin Thompson Polling at 2%
[Sep. 12, 2007] Boston Globe - Of the 411 likely voters polled, 2 percent supported independent candidate Kurt Hayes, and 2 percent said they would vote for Constitution Party candidate Kevin Thompson, while independent candidate Patrick Murphy got 1 percent. (thanks Third Party Watch for article)
John Cosman withdraws in House 111 race
[Sep. 11, 2007] gulflive.com - Cosman was running on the Mississippi Constitution party ballot and said he chose to run as an effort to get his party on a ballot in Mississippi. He said there are now only nine members of the Constitution party on Mississippi ballots throughout the state. (thanks Third Party Watch for article)
Kevin Thompson on Television Tonight
[Sep. 6, 2007] Third Party Watch - Constitution Party of Massachusetts congressional candidate Kevin Thompson will be appearing on the Chet Curtis Report this evening, September 6, at 8:00pm.
Constitution Party Enters Special Massachusetts Congressional Election
[Sep. 4, 2007] Ballot Access News - On September 4, the Constitution Party submitted 2,700 signatures to place its nominee, Kevin Thompson, on the November 2007 ballot to fill the vacant Massachusetts 5th district.
CPTX Launches Ron Paul Site
[Aug. 24, 2007] Third Party Watch - Constitution Party of Texas chairman Bryan Malatesta and his team of Web-savvy guys launched a Ron Paul site today: http://www.runwithron.us
Constitution Party: Clymer not fielding a candidate
[Aug. 22, 2007] Lancaster Online - The Constitution Party does not expect to field a candidate in this year's Lancaster County commissioner race, its national chairman said Tuesday afternoon. (thanks Third Party Watch for article)
Constitution Party: 3rd Party Woos Local Votes
[Aug. 13, 2007] Hometownlife.com - Clarkston resident Ronald Monroe isn't a Republican, but he uses one as his political role model: former President Abraham Lincoln.
Followers of 21st century politics might not know, Monroe said, but Lincoln's Republican Party was third in prominence to the Constitutional Union Party and the Democratic Party, which had fractured into north and south divisions. (thanks Third Party Watch for article)
Virginia Constitution Party Meets
[Aug. 12, 2007] Third Party Watch - The Constitution Party of Virginia, chaired by Constitution Party founder and past Presidential nominee, Howard Phillips, met Saturday, August 11, in Vienna, Virginia and adopted a comprehensive state platform...
Mississippi State Senate District #46 Race
[Aug. 10, 2007] Third Party Watch - It appears that Ken Overstreet is yet another Constitution Party of Mississippi candidate for state senate who will be running against only one candidate in the general election, in his case Democrat David Baria.
Constitution Party Aims to Teach About Constitution
[Aug. 9, 2007] TheSpectrum.com - The prevailing theme of the Constitution Party of Iron County's annual convention was on a bumper sticker on the back of Hershel Candland's truck. "Wake Up America! Read Your Constitution." (thanks Third Party Watch for article)
Candidates in 5th Square Off: Immigration, Social Security Debated
[Aug. 7, 2007] telegram.com - Mr. Thompson, the Constitution Party candidate, repeatedly spoke against big government controlling people’s money. He got some criticism from the audience and from the other moderator, Faye Morrison, a community activist and former Ayer selectwoman, for his stance on Social Security. (thanks Third Party Watch for article)
Kovach on Tillman
[Aug. 2, 2007] Third Party Watch - Constitution Party of Tennessee leader and former congressional candidate Tom Kovach has an editorial on the death of Pat Tillman at Military.com.
New Ohio Constitution Party Affiliate Gains News Media Coverage
[Aug. 2, 2007] Third Party Watch - In what Ohio Constitution Party Chairman, Robert Owens, termed "380 miles and a long day in the trenches," the new Ohio affiliate for the Constitution Party kicked off its statewide organizational efforts in earnest this past Saturday, July 28, holding the first two of five regional organizational meetings which are planned around the state.
Clymer's party seeks spot on ballot
[Jul. 31, 2007] LancasterOnline.com - Make room for one more candidate in this year's race for Lancaster County commissioner.
Attorney Jim Clymer, the 59-year-old national chairman of the conservative Constitution Party, confirmed Monday he plans to add his name to the November ballot. (thanks Third Party Watch for article)
Constitution Party Comes to SW Virginia
[Jul. 26, 2007] OurValley.org - Scott Wolk, SW Virginia Coordinator and Roanoke county resident, announces the organization of the Constitution Party of SW Virginia. The CPSWVA is affiliated with the Constitution Party of Virginia, and ultimately the Constitution Party. (thanks Third Party Watch for article)
Constitution Party Picks Stand-in Presidential, Vice-Presidential Candidates
[Jul. 24, 2007] Ballot Access News - In some states, unqualified parties must circulate candidate petitions, to get themselves on the 2008 ballot. Many states permit unqualified parties to list stand-in candidates on the petition, for president and vice-president. That is useful, because it means the parties can be petitioning now for 2008, before they know whom their nominees will be.
Doctor No, The 3 Musketeers and The 7 Dwarfs
[Jul. 24, 2007] ConstitutionParty.com - Here is an analysis by the Constitution Party of the 2008 Republican Party presidential candidates. Not surprisingly, they consider Ron Paul as "the best they've got."
Iowa Constitution Party Elects Officers; Launches Website!
[Jul. 22, 2007] Third Party Watch - After a good deal of communication among Iowans and between Iowans and our national Constitution Party office, a re-organizational meeting was held in Des Moines, Iowa, on Tuesday, July 17th.
Also, please visit the brand new website for the Iowa Constitution Party (still under construction, but up and running) located here.
Utah Constitution Party Will Be Only Choice On State Income Tax Next Year
[Jul. 18, 2007] Ballot Access News - Utah is one of 13 states in which the state income tax lists political parties, and asks taxpayers if they wish some small amount of money to be sent to any particular party. Utah taxpayers are typically sympathetic to minor parties when they fill out their income tax forms.
Corsi Declines Constitution Party Bid
[Jul. 14, 2007] WorldNetDaily - WND columnist Jerome Corsi has decided to not accept a draft by the National Veterans Coalition of the Constitution Party to run for the party's presidential nominee in 2008. (thanks Third Party Watch for article)
CP & 9/11 Truth
[Jul. 12, 2007] Third Party Watch - First it was the issue of Libertarians involved in 9/11. Tonight's Libertarian Politics Live! show will feature a Constitution Partyist/Republic of Texas activist with the view that 9/11 "was an inside job," and his efforts to inform party activists of the issue. Listen live here.
Louisiana Constitution Party Nominates Candidate for Legislature
[Jul. 10, 2007] Ballot Access News - Although the Constitution Party has been on the Louisiana ballot for president and it also ran a candidate for Congress, it has never had any candidates for state office in that state. However, the party is running Michael Ecuyer for the legislature in the 74th district.
Louisiana Constitution Party Website is Up and Running!
[Jun. 30, 2007] Third Party Watch - From CP Field Director, Gary Odom...
Take a look at the new, well designed website promoting our new Constitution Party organization in Louisiana. The most significant news in Louisiana is that they will be holding an organizational meeting on August 4.
John Lofton Interviefws Jerome Corsi
[Jun. 29, 2007] Third Party Watch - John Lofton, campaign manager of the Constitution Party's 2004 presidential candidate Michael Peroutka, recently interviewed Jerome Corsi. Dr. Corsi recently joined the Constitution Party and is being drafted by the National Veterans Coalition to run for President of the United States.
Kilgore for U.S. Senate
[Jun. 26, 2007] Third Party Watch - Larry Kilgore, the former Dallas County Constitution Party chair who was (more or less) relieved of his duties for publicly supporting the death penalty for homosexuals, is now aiming his sights on the Texas GOP U.S. Senate primary against freshman incumbent John Cornyn, R-San Antonio.
Arkansas CP Website Up and Running
[Jun. 8, 2007] Third Party Watch - The reorganized Constitution Party affiliate in Arkansas has their website up and running now. The new affiliate is chaired by Tom Mayfield. The ARCP is also looking to field candidates next year.
Bryan Malatesta: Weak Men Make Weak Decisions
[Jun. 6, 2007] Third Party Watch - At NewsWithViews.com, Constitution Party presidential candidate and Constitution Party of Texas chairman Bryan Maletesta advertised their upcoming state convention on June 9th, writing:
Constitution Party of West Virginia Ballot Access Update
[Jun. 5, 2007] Third Party Watch - A few days ago I posted an article from the Register-Herald in which reporter Mannix Porterfield described Butch Paugh as "the first member of the national party to get on the ballot" in West Virginia.
Florida Mayor Changes His Registration to Constitution Party
[Jun. 2, 2007] Ballot Access News - In May 2007, the Mayor of Malabar, Florida, changed his registration from "Republican" to "Constitution." The town has non-partisan elections. The Mayor is Tom Eschenberg. Malabar is near Cape Canaveral.
45,480 Independent Americans
[Jun. 1, 2007] Christopher Hansen - The newest Secretary of State report is out and the Independent American Party of Nevada now has 45,480 registered members!
To see the Secretary of State Web site to prove these numbers just Click Here (thanks Third Party Watch for article
Constitution Party of Pennsylvania Chairman Hagan Smith Speaks at Anti-Illegal Alien Rally
[May 29, 2007] Constitution Party of Allegheny County - June 3rd - CPPA Chairman Hagan Smith, Ezola Foster, Hazleton Mayor Louis J. Barletta and many more will be speaking at the Anti Illegal Alien Rally in Hazleton, PA at 2:00 pm. This rally is in support of Hazleton's Mayor Louis J. Barletta and his ordinances to rid his town of Illegal Aliens. Event is at the Hazelton city hall. (thanks Third Party Watch for article)
Mothers Against Illegal Aliens Founder Joins the Constitution Party
[May 28, 2007] Third Party Watch - Not to be outdone was Michelle Dallacroce, the founder of Mothers Against Illegal Aliens who appeared via satellite with Fox News personality Neil Cavuto. Saying that Kyl "flip-flopped" and "lied to us" with his support of the immigration agreement, Dallacroce took her opposition a step further by cutting up what she called her Republican voter card.
Corsi to Attend CP-TX Convention
[May 28, 2007] Third Party Watch - Jerome Corsi, the front-runner in the Constitution Party's presidential nomination race, is scheduled to be in attendance at the June 9 Texas CP convention in Washington-on-the-Brazos, in Brazoria County (Ron Paul's 14th District, btw).
Potential Constitution Party Presidential Candidate Identifies His Campaign Issues
[May 23, 2007] Ballot Access News - Dr. Jerome Corsi was interviewed on the Mark Dankof Radio Talk Show on May 23. Corsi says he is seriously considering seeking the Constitution Party presidential nomination. He says, if he were to seek and win the nomination, he would campaign on these six issues:
Jerome Corsi Interviewed on Mark Dankof's Radio Show
[May 23, 2007] Third Party Watch - Jerome Corsi was interviewed today on Mark Dankof's radio show. Most of the interview concerned the proposed North American Union, the Security and Prosperity Partnership, and illegal alien invasion. However, at the beginning of the third hour Dr. Corsi discussed the Constitution Party, his presidential campaign...
Listen here.
Jerome Corsi Considers Seeking Constitution Party Presidential Nomination
[May 21, 2007] Ballot Access News - Jerome Corsi recently joined the Constitution Party and says he is mulling over seeking its presidential nomination. He is the author of over 15 books, and has a Doctorate in Political Science from Harvard. He spoke to the Maine Constitution Party state convention on May 18 in Portland.
Third party candidate hopes to take seat vacated by Meehan
[May 20, 2007] SentinelandEnterprise.com - Enter Kevin Thompson, who is running on the Constitution party against six Democrats and one Republican to replace U.S. Rep. Marty Meehan. The Brockton resident scoffed at the gadfly remark, saying he believes the district deserves an alternative. (thanks Third Party Watch for article)
Howard Phillips Interviews Jerome Corsi
[May 20, 2007] Third Party Watch - Howard Phillips, the Constitution Party’s presidential candidate in 1992, '96, and 2000, recently interviewed Jerome Corsi, whose name has been floated as a possible Constitution Party presidential candidate in '08. The subject of the interview is the proposed North American Union.
Kevin Thompson Declares His Candidacy for Congress in Concord
[May 16, 2007] Third Party Watch - On Saturday, May 12, Kevin Thompson of the Constitution Party of Massachusetts officially announced his candidacy to fill the vacant congressional seat in the 5th district. The event was held overlooking the Old North Bridge in Concord.
Jore Opposes Tax Breaks for Clean Energy
[May 14, 2007] Third Party Watch - An energy bill granting broad property-tax breaks designed to boost new "clean" energy development in Montana, including coal, cleared the House Saturday by a wide margin. Rick Jore was among those who voted against it:
Former candidates fined for campaign violations
[May 11, 2007] Nevada Appeal - Secretary of State Ross Miller has taken a hard line on 2006 candidates who refuse to follow campaign contribution and expense reporting laws...
That includes more than a dozen Independent American Party candidates who have challenged the fines, saying Miller is following in his predecessor Dean Heller's footsteps, unconstitutionally harassing and trying to intimidate them. (thanks Third Party Watch for article)
Janine Hansen: Independent American
[May 11, 2007] Third Party Watch - Janine Hansen is a busy woman these days.
Besides commuting from her home in Elko to Carson City every weekend in the spring while serving as a lobbyist for the Nevada State Legislature, she also works as the Leader of the Nevada Eagle Forum, the Nevada Committee for Full Statehood, and as the Executive Director for the Nevada Independent American Party.
Constitution Party of Oregon on the Passage of Sexual Orientation Legislation
[May 9, 2007] Third Party Watch - Restore America, a Lake Oswego-based group founded in 1999 to encourage Christians to vote, has already vowed to refer the anti-discrimination bill to voters. If it doesn't add the domestic partnership legislation to the referendum, the State Constitution Party of Oregon will, said Jack Brown, state party chairman.
Massachusetts Special US House Election
[May 9, 2007] Ballot Access News - On May 9, Massachusetts Congressman Martin Meehan said he is resigning from the US House effective July 1. He is a Democrat. A special election to fill the vacancy will be held October 16, 2007. Massachusetts has 4 ballot-qualified parties: Republican, Democratic, Green, and Working Families.
The Constitution Party has already said it will run someone.
Constitution Party Candidate Wins 38% in 2-person South Carolina Partisan Race
[May 9, 2007] Ballot Access News - On May 8, voters in Greenville County, South Carolina, voted to fill a vacancy on the County Council, 20th district. Only two candidates were on the ballot in this partisan election. The Constitution Party nominee, Butch Taylor, polled 514 votes, or 38.4%. The winning Republican nominee, Sid Cates, is an administrator at Bob Jones University.
CP Candidate Wins 39% in South Carolina
[May 9, 2007] Third Party Watch - Constitution Party candidate Butch Taylor won 39% of the vote in a 2-way race for a Greenville County Council seat in South Carolina. He was defeated by another staunch conservative who was running on the Republican ballot line.
Constitution Party Presidential Poll
[May 8, 2007] Third Party Watch -
Two polls are giving Constitution Party members a look at who their next presidential nominee might be:
This independent poll available here shows CP Texas chairman Bryan Malatesta leading with 25%.
There is, however, a poll from the CP: Click here to view results and/or vote in the poll
Constitution Party Candidate Running for Congress in Concord
[May 5, 2007] Third Party Watch - There is a new entry in the race for Marty Meehan's 5th Congressional District seat.
Kevin Thompson, a 29-year-old Brockton resident, has thrown his hat in the ring. Thompson, an assistant pastor at the North Baptist Church in Brockton, is running as a representative of the Constitution Party.
Why We Are Not "Libertarians"
[May 4, 2007] Third Party Watch By Christopher Hansen - I am often asked why the Independent American Party does not join with the Libertarians Party to make us one big happy minor party. First of all the IAP is growing fast in Nevada while the Libertarian Party is not even keeping up with Nevada growth.
Message From Idaho Constitution Party Chairman
[May 2, 2007] Third Party Watch - This is Paul Venable, Chairman of the Constitution Party of Idaho. On Friday, April 20, I spoke at the recent meeting of the National Committee of the Constitution Party. The National Committee met in Boise on Friday and Saturday, the 20th and 21st. As the host chairman I was asked to offer the welcome remarks.
Report From Constitution Party of Pennsylvania's State Committee Meeting
[May 2, 2007] Constitution Party of Allegheny County - The meeting was held in Hazelton and PA state chairman Hagan Smith hosted the meeting.
Jim Barr, southwest region chairman, gave a report on the organized counties in the region. Mercer County , in the northwest region, was recognized as a new organized county and chairman Ed Roberson spoke to the members. (thanks Third Party Watch for article)
Constitution Party of Missouri Supports Valley Park Mayor on Immigration
[May 2, 2007] St. Louis Post-Dispatch - "I saw it on (CNN's) 'Lou Dobbs,'" said Kirkwood resident Donna Ivanovich, chairman of Missouri's Constitution Party. Ivanovich has become one of Whitteaker's staunchest supporters, helping organize a fundraiser to cover the city's legal costs. (thanks Third Party Watch for article)
Constitution Party of Pennsylvania Sponsors Evolution Debate at West Chester University
[May 1, 2007] Third Party Watch - A debate on evolution will be held this Tuesday, May 1, 2007 at West Chester University in Sykes Hall at 8:00 P.M. The debate pits Dr. James (Tony) Whitson, who teaches at the University of Delaware, against Tom Ritter a physics and chemistry teacher at Annville/Cleona High School, a public school in central Pennsylvania near Hershey.
New Maryland Constitution Party Springs Up
[Apr. 30, 2007] Third Party Watch - There is a new contact in Maryland. John Wagner has agreed to reorganize and promote the CP in his state. The previous Maryland Constitution Party disaffiliated from the national.
Still no Solution to Rick Jore Recount $$ Problem
[Apr. 29, 2007] Ballot Access News - The Montana legislature adjourned for the year without passing any bill to reform who pays, when a recount is held. In 2004, the official election returns showed that Constitution Party nominee Rick Jore had tied with the Democratic nominee for a seat in the State House of Representatives.
American Pro-Life Parties Alliance
[Apr. 27, 2007] Third Party Watch - Various Christian political activists have been seeking new direction for their efforts, after having seceded from the Constitution Party National, because of their recent change of policy wherein they allow for abortion in cases of rape, incest, concerns for the life or health of the mother, and fetal deformity.
Rick Jore Asks Montana Governor to Veto SB 270
[Apr. 27, 2007] Ballot Access News - On April 27, the last day of the Montana legislative session, Rep. Rick Jore saw Governor Brian Schweitzer for a few minutes to ask him to veto SB 270, the bill that moves the petition deadline for independent candidates (for office other than president) from June to March.
Boise Part 2: Both 'Big Box' Parties Condemned
[Apr. 25, 2007] Third Party Watch - The Constitution Party passed 3 resolutions dealing with the Virginia Tech massacure, the Real ID Act, and the imprisonment of Border Patrol Agents Jose Compean and Ignacio Ramos.
CP National Committee Meeting In Boise Report: Part 1
[Apr. 24, 2007] Third Party Watch - While I was not able to attend the Constitution Party's National Committee meeting in Boise, Idaho- Louisiana CP State Chairman and Third Party Watch blogger, Trent Hill is currently there and reported that the unofficial CP affiliate in Indiana, and the reorganized Constitution Parties in Arkansas, New York, and Ohio have all been officially recognized as official state affiliates of the national Constitution Party.
Constitution Party Closer to Setting National Convention
[Apr. 22, 2007] Ballot Access News - The national committee of the Constitution Party met in Boise, Idaho April 20-22. The committee tentatively chose Phoenix for its 2008 presidential convention, although if that doesn't work out, the back-up choice is Kansas City. The exact dates still aren't set, but it will be in late April or early May 2008.
Wisconsin CP Overwhelmingly Rejects Disaffiliation
[Apr. 18, 2007] Third Party Watch - The Constitution Party of Wisconsin had their annual State Convention on the 14th, last Saturday. The vote on disaffiliation from the national Constitution Party supposedly was taken prior to the election of new state officers. The vote was 46 against with only 3 in favor of disaffiliation.
Some News - and a New Presidential Candidate - Coming Out of Texas
[Apr. 6, 2007] Third Party Watch - I just received the following update from Joey Dauben, who has been a good friend to this site for some time. Interestingly he also mentions Bryan Malatesta, the chair of the Constitution Party of Texas, as a likely Presidential candidate.
Mary Starrett for President?
[Apr. 6, 2007] wweek.com - "Mary Starrett is interesting to many libertarians," says Richard Burke, the Libertarian Party of Oregon's last gubernatorial nominee as well as its executive director. ...
Livingston remains confident in his campaign to draft Starrett, saying he's already received positive feedback from Constitution Party officials in Minnesota.
New CP contact for Alabama
[Apr. 6, 2007] Third Party Watch - Recently a new contact was added on the Constitution Party website for the state of Alabama, which previously had a another CP affiliate brake away from the Party a while ago.
Rick Jore to attend Constitution Party meeting in Boise
[Mar. 30, 2007] Third Party Watch - Apparently, Montana State Representative Rick Jore, will be attending the Constitution Party national committee meeting in Boise, Idaho next month on the 20 & 21st of April.
Constitution Party Poised to Challenge 'Big Box' Parties in '08
[Mar. 30, 2007] Constitution Party - The Constitution Party will hold its Spring National Committee Meeting April 20-21, 2007 in Boise, Idaho. The third largest federally-recognized political party, based on voter registrations (www.ballot-access.org) announced a nation-wide gathering of party leaders and those seeking an alternative to 'politics as usual' in 2008.
Montana House Committee Tables Bill that Would have Relieved Jore Court Costs
[Mar. 28, 2007] Ballot Access News - On March 27, the Montana House Administration tabled SB 117. This is the bill that had already passed the Senate, which would have provided that when a candidate is sued because his or opponent wants a recount, the government pays the court costs, regardless of which way the recount goes.
Minnesota Constitution Party Rejects Disaffiliation
[Mar. 26, 2007] Third Party Watch - The Minnesota CP held a special state-wide meeting on Saturday. A proposal for Minnesota to disaffiliate from the national Constitution Party was brought forward by former CP Senatorial candidate Ben Powers. And was soundly rejected by the Party.
Montana Ban on U.N. flag moves forward
[Mar. 25, 2007] Tribune Capitol Bureau - "If we accept the premise that the UN is a government, somewhere along the line our national sovereignty was forfeited," said the bill's sponsor, Constitution Party member Rick Jore of Ronan.
2004 Constitution Party ticket on Ron Paul for President '08
[Mar. 20, 2007] Third Party Watch - In 2004 Michael Peroutka and Chuck Baldwin were, respectively, the presidential and vice-presidential candidates of the Constitution Party. In his most recent column, Chuck Baldwin writes:
Jore plays pivotal role in divided House
[Mar. 13, 2007] Daily Inter Lake - He sits on the Democratic side of the aisle in the Montana House, yet consistently casts conservative votes.
Rep. Rick Jore, the Legislature's sole Constitution Party lawmaker, is arguably the biggest wild card in upcoming budget debates, and in curious ways. (thanks Third Party Watch for article
William Shearer Dies
[Mar. 5, 2007] Ballot Access News - William Shearer died on March 3, at the age of 75. He had been fighting cancer for over a year. Shearer's entire life from the age of 36 until his death was devoted to the founding, fostering and protection of California's American Independent Party. He was also an attorney, an author, and an amateur historian, as well as a husband and a father.
William Kennedy Shearer (1931-2007)
[Mar. 5, 2007] Third Party Watch - It is with great sadness and horrible grief that I announce the passing of American Independent Party founder and former Constitution Party National Chairman, William K. Shearer, went to be with the Lord on Saturday at 4:42pm (Pacific Time). Bill was fighting cancer for over a year and finally succumbed to it. He was 75.
Alabama Constitution Party Disaffiliates
[Mar. 3, 2007] Third Party Watch - Whereas the National Constitution Party has not supported its own platform and enforced compliance by states to truthfully support the pro-life plank of the platform by allowing the Independent American Party of Nevada to remain in the national party.
Constitution Party National Committee Will Choose National Convention City
[Feb. 28, 2007] Ballot Access News - The Constitution Party's national committee will meet in Boise, Idaho, April 20-21, 2007. The committee will choose the location of the party's 2008 national convention, which will be in the spring of 2008.
Gene Chapman Refuted
[Feb. 26, 2007] Third Party Watch - Gary Odom, a distinguishable person who has served the Constitution Party, and the California American Independent Party, has been the brunt of baseless slander from detractors and ex-members of the Constitution Party, and recently has had the most outrageous guile yet leveled at him...
Constitution Party Presidential Candidate Gene Chapman Hits Brick Wall
[Feb. 22, 2007] ChapmanForPresident08.blogspot.com - Several of you have been asking about how things are going with the Constitution Party effort. After several emails, letters and phone calls, I've had zero response. For the exception for my kind exchanges with Chuck Baldwin and seeing the CP website, I have a hard time believing the CP exists. Since you can't do anything with a brick wall, I'm asking my followers to come on over to the Libertarian Party and get involved with our campaign here. (thanks Third Party Watch for article)
Montana Senate Passes Bill to Save Jore Pocketbook
[Feb. 13, 2007] Ballot Access News - On February 9, the Montana Senate passed SB 117, to have the state pay court costs in recounts. The bill is retroactive, so if it passes, Rep. Rick Jore (the Constitution Party's lone state legislator) will be relieved of having to pay $18,000 incurred in 2004 and 2005.
We are a Political Party, not a Church
[Feb. 6, 2007] Henry Braddock, former Chairman of the Constitution Party - A beautiful article by the former Minnesota Constitution Party Chairman. This, to me, is the best article on Third Parties & Religion ever written... (thanks Third Party Watch for article)
Audio of testimony on Monatana House Bill 403
[Feb. 4, 2007] Third Party Watch - ChristianLibertyParty.com has audio of testimony in the Montana Legislature on February 2, 2007 in favor of House Bill 403, introduced by Rick Jore, and supported by Dr. Patrick Johnston of the Constitution Party of Ohio.
Constitution Party of Illinois Chairman Discusses Possible Presidential Candidates
[Jan. 25, 2007] Conservative President 2008 - Randy Stufflebeam is the chairman of the Illinois branch of the Constitution Party and was their write in candidate for Governor in the 2006 election in which he won 0.5% of the vote.
Mr. Stufflebeam answered these question concerning the candidacy of Barak Obama and effect the Constitution Party may have in the 2008 election. (thanks Third Party Watch for article)
Rick Jore Likely to Introduce Bill Cutting State Spending on Primaries
[Jan. 12, 2007] Ballot Access News - Montana State Representative Rick Jore (the Constitution Party's only state legislator) is likely to introduce a bill, requiring political parties to pay for their own primaries if they wish to nominate by primary. The bill would also authorize parties to nominate by convention instead if they wish.
Constitution Party Petition Succeeds in North Dakota
[Jan. 3, 2007] Ballot Access News - On January 2, the North Dakota Secretary of State determined that the Constitution Party petition for ballot status has enough valid signatures. North Dakota now has 4 qualified parties (Democratic, Republican, Libertarian and Constitution).
The Ultimate Stand for Principle: Leaving a "Principled" Party
[Dec. 12, 2006] Third Party Watch - Michael Harrison, the former chairman of the Constitution Party of North Carolina, has published an editorial entitled "Why I Left the Constitution Party."
Reports from the Constitution Party National Committee Meeting in Concord
[Dec. 11, 2006] Third Party Watch - The most recent The American View radio broadcast hosted by the Constitution Party's 2004 presidential candidate, Michael Peroutka, devotes a full hour to an analysis of the Constitution Party's most recent national committee meeting in Concord, New Hampshire.
Stufflebeam Set Illinois Write-In Record
[Dec. 11, 2006] Ballot Access News - Randy Stufflebeam, Constitution Party nominee for Illinois Governor, received 19,020 write-ins on November 7. This is the highest number of write-ins ever received by any minor party or independent candidate for any office in Illinois history.
House's sole third-party member to take helm of Education Committee
[Dec. 7, 2006] Great Falls Tribune - Republican leaders are giving the House Education Committee chairmanship to the Legislature's only third-party member, a Constitution Party lawmaker who opposes more money for public schools. (thanks Third Party Watch for article).
Constitution Party aims to thwart Hillary, GOP
[Dec. 3, 2006] WorldNetDaily - As Hillary Clinton begins her own preparations to run for the presidency, the deciding factor of who will be the next commander in chief may have less to do with whomever is chosen as the Democrat or Republican nominee, and more to do with the choice of the Constitution Party.
Constitution Party Chooses a Stand-in Presidential Candidate
[Nov. 22, 2006] Ballot Access News - Most states enable a group that is not yet a qualified party, but which wants to become a qualified party, to circulate a petition that has the sole function of qualifying that group as a party. Such petitions are commonly called "party petitions", and do not carry the names of any candidates.
Elections Observations
[Nov. 13, 2006] ConstitutionParty.com (by Chuck Baldwin) - The elections of last Tuesday surprised no one. Most people saw the handwriting on the wall for a Democratic takeover of the House of Representatives. As for the Senate, it is almost impossible to tell the difference between Democrats and Republicans, so who controls the gavel is of little consequence.
Utah Constitution Party Outpolls Democratic Party in Two Counties for Congress
[Nov. 12, 2006] Ballot Access News - In last week's election, the Constitution Party nominee for U.S. House, 3rd district, outpolled the Democratic nominee in two counties, Millard and Sanpete Counties. The Utah 3rd district is represented by Republican Chris Cannon.
Constitution Party Celebrates Election Victories
[Nov. 9, 2006] Constitution Party - The Constitution Party made great strides in the 2006 election and can, for the first time, celebrate victory!
First of all, congratulations go out to Rick Jore, of Montana, who made history becoming the first Constitution Party candidate from any state to be elected to the state legislature, capturing the seat in Montana's 12th District.
Constitution Party Wins Contested Race for Nevada County Clerk-Treasurer
[Nov. 8, 2006] Ballot Access News - On November 7, Eureka County, Nevada voters elected Jackie Berg to be the new County Clerk-Treasurer. The vote was Berg (Constitution) 389; Karen LaBarry (Republican) 238; Elizabeth Smith (Libertarian) 92.
Utah Constitution Party is only Surviving Minor Party
[Nov. 7, 2006] Ballot Access News - In Utah, the only ballot-qualified party, other than the Democratic and Republican Parties, is now the Constitution Party. The Libertarian Party, both Green Parties, and the Personal Choice Party failed to poll 2% in the Senate race, which was the only statewide race up this year. However, it only takes 2,000 signatures for a party to get back on the ballot.
American Independent Party Seems Likely to be Temporarily Removed from California Ballot
[Nov. 7, 2006] Ballot Access News - The American Independent Party (the California branch of the Constitution Party) appears to have failed to poll 2% for any of the statewide races, and will be disqualified. However, it has such a huge registration total, it will be restored to qualified status at the next registration tally, in February 2007.
Horn not going all-out for votes
[Sep. 25, 2006] Battle Creek Enquirer - U.S. Taxpayer candidate David Horn is not making a serious run for office.
He does not intend on investing in his election efforts before the Nov. 7 election or doing much campaigning.
When Freemen Shall Stand
[Sep. 22, 2006] Constitution Party - Every election season, it seems, produces at least one political maverick who, tired of "business as usual," decides to run a high-profile, well-financed campaign as an independent or under the banner of some little-known third party.
Arkansas Constitution Party Disaffiliates
[Sep. 9, 2006] Third Party Watch - The Constitution Party of Arkansas has joined the growing list of state parties to disaffiliate themselves from the national Constitution Party organization. In 2004, Michael Peroutka received 2,083 votes (or 0.20%) in Arkansas.
Constitution Party Announces Veterans Coalition
[Aug. 31, 2006] Constitution Party - Jim Clymer, chairman of the Constitution Party National Committee, America's largest and fastest growing third party, announced today the formation of the Constitution Party National Veterans Coalition.
4-Way South Dakota Gubernatorial Debate
[Aug. 24, 2006] Ballot Access News - On August 23, all 4 candidates for Governor of South Dakota debated each other. The candidates are the nominees of the Republican, Democratic, Libertarian and Constitution Parties. The debate was carried on KOTA-TV.
Complaint seeks to remove Starrett from Oregon ballot
[Aug. 19, 2006] Associated Press - A prominent Republican lawyer filed a state elections complaint late Friday seeking to knock third-party gubernatorial contender Mary Starrett off the Nov. 7 ballot on grounds that her nomination process was legally flawed.
Former county Republican official makes third-party bid for 183rd
[Aug. 13, 2006] The Morning Call - Carl C. Edwards, 61, a computer systems programmer from Allen Township, announced his candidacy as a Constitution Party candidate Saturday for the position. He will face incumbent Republican Julie Harhart and Democrat Russ Shade.
The Nebraska Independent Party
[Aug. 4, 2006] Scott Bartlett, Mid Western States Co-Chairman - If it's not their famous college football team they're cheering, Nebraskans are championing "the good life", a slogan seen on most highway signs as one enters the State. Our friends in The Nebraska Independent Party are working tirelessly to promote "the good life" by encouraging a return to sound constitutional government.
Campaign Gear-Up
[Aug. 1, 2006] James Clymer - Although we are still in the middle of summer and feeling the doldrums of heat, activity weariness and post vacation, look at the calendar. You see that Labor Day is just around the corner! And Labor Day means the traditional time to kick off another campaign season.
Wisconsin Constitution Party Will Probably Lose its Ballot Status
[Jul. 29, 2006] Ballot Access News - The Constitution Party is a ballot-qualified party in Wisconsin, so it nominates by primary. Parties remain on the ballot by polling 1% for any statewide race.
The only two individuals running for statewide office in the Constitution Party both failed to get enough signatures to be on their own party's primary ballot.
Maryland Constitution Party Breaks Ties
[Jul. 21, 2006] Third Party Watch - Looks like the Maryland chapter of the Constitution Party has followed some other states (New York, Oregon, Montana, etc.) in disaffiliating with the national party.
Constitution Party
[Jul. 18, 2006] Ballot Access News - Ever since 2005, the Constitution Party has experienced internal dissention on the issue of how to handle state party leaders who do not completely agree with the national platform.
And Now The Missouri Constitution Party
[Jul. 13, 2006] Third Party Watch - Word on the street is that the Missouri Constitution Party has joined New York, Ohio, Oregon, and Montana state parties and is now disaffiliating from the national Constitution Party organization.
Constitution Party Wins Nevada Ballot Access Case
[Jul. 13, 2006] Ballot Access News - On July 13, a Nevada state district court in Las Vegas ordered that Lance Hinton should be placed on the November ballot as the Constitution (Independent American) Party candidate for Clark County Treasurer.
Montana Constitution Party Bolts
[Jul. 12, 2006] Third Party Watch - Word is that the Constitution Party of Montana has disaffiliated with the national CP. They seem to be following the lead of other affiliates in New York, Ohio, and I believe Oregon that have all done the same thing.
Constitution Party off Illinois Ballot
[Jul. 3, 2006] Ballot Access News - On July 3, someone challenged the Illinois statewide petition for the Constitution Party. Since the party submitted only 4,800 signatures, and 25,000 are required, this means the party won't be on the November ballot.
Third Party Watch's Interview with Christopher Hansen
[Jun. 7, 2006] ThirdPartyWatch.com - Christopher Hansen is the current chairman of the Independent American Party of Nevada, that state's Constitution Party affiliate. He is also the party's 2006 candidate for Governor.
In The Battle Against Illegal Immigration, Whose Side is The Government Really On?
[May 25, 2006] Constitution Party - In the battle to protect the United States from the invasion of illegal immigrants the Federal Government is presumed to be on the side of law abiding American citizens, not the side of illegal alien intruders.
Can Constitutionalists Ever Come Together?
[May 23, 2006] Chuck Baldwin/Constitution Party - Back in 2004, I gave up hope that the Republican Party would ever again honestly promote a truly conservative, constitutionalist agenda in Washington, D.C...
The Constitution Party Remains True On The Life Issue
[May 17, 2006] Constitution Party - The Constitution Party continues its unwavering stand on the life issue. The Constitution Party platform has not changed and reads in part "We affirm the God-given legal personhood of all unborn human beings, without exception...
Immigration, The Polls, and The Constitution Party
[May 1, 2006] Constitution Party - According to a recent AP article, President Bush's approval ratings continue to swoon to all-time lows, prompting many Republicans to fear an "Election Day massacre" this fall that could end the GOP's control of both houses of Congress.
Founder of Minutemen targets run for president
[Apr. 30, 2006] WorldNetDaily - Jim Gilchrist, founder of the Minuteman Project, is considering a run for president in 2008 representing the Constitution Party.
Fidelity to the Constitution Party Constitution and Bylaws [Apr. 26, 2006] Howard, Phillips, Constitution Party - The Constitution Party does not condone abortion. That was not the issue. As I pointed out in my remarks in Tampa, fidelity to the Constitution and Bylaws of the Constitution Party was the real issue.
Constitution Party National Committee Meeting
[Apr. 23, 2006] Ballot Access News - The Constitution Party national committee met in Tampa, Florida, April 20-21. Attempts by some to expel the Nevada state affiliate were defeated.
The Taxman Cometh
[Apr. 7, 2006] Constitution Party - For many, paying taxes once a year no longer suffices. Large numbers of Americans live with the IRS and the tax accountant as their nearly constant companions, making tax payments quarterly, and under the perpetual threat of audits and penalties.
Immigration Compromise Will Cause Republicans to Lose Senate
[Apr. 7, 2006] Constitution Party - If Senate Republicans who have compromised with the likes of Ted Kennedy on an immigration bill are successful in getting that bill passed into law, Republicans can kiss goodbye their control of the Senate, according to Constitution Party National Chairman Jim Clymer.
Constitution Party Qualifies in Two More States
[Mar. 26, 2006] Ballot Access News - The Constitution Party is now ballot-qualified in Montana, as a result of obtaining 5,000 valid signatures on its party petition.
In Nebraska, the Constitution Party's affiliate, the Nebraska Party, has also re-qualified, by submitting 4,735 valid signatures.
Constitution Party fields 22 candidates
[Mar. 24, 2006] Billings Gazette - A last-minute rush this week of filings by candidates from the conservative Constitution Party may end up benefiting someone else in the battle to control the Montana Legislature: Democrats.
Where Is The Religious Right Hiding These Days?
[Mar. 21, 2006] Constitution Party - Ever since emerging from their four year hibernation in 2004 (just in time to reelect President George W. Bush), the Religious Right has returned to its extended state of unconsciousness.
Port Security
[Mar. 1, 2006] Constitution Party - The recent deal negotiated by the Bush administration to award control of six American ports to a Middle Eastern Firm, Dubai Ports World, is not only of doubtful constitutionality but also completely inconsistent with President Bush's professed aim of increasing the security of our ports.
Dubai Deal Is Dumb
[Feb. 21, 2006] Constitution Party - Let me get this straight. We are engaged in a war against Iraq and Afghanistan. We might be planning a war against Iran. We are fighting a war against terrorism. In order to effectively fight the war on terrorism, our federal government must spy on American citizens...
Now Is The Time
[Feb. 16, 2006] Constitution Party - As a new election year dawns upon us, opportunities abound for the Constitution Party. Last fall brought unprecedented attention to our party in connection with the Jim Gilchrist campaign in California.
President Bush's State Of The World Speech
[Feb. 3, 2006] Constitution Party - George W. Bush might be a Republican. He might be a Texan. He might even be a nice guy. However, after listening to his State of the World speech last Tuesday, one thing is for certain: George W. Bush is a globalist!
State of the Union Response
[Feb. 3, 2006] Constitution Party - President Bush's 2006 State of the Union address, while undeniably a superb piece of political gamesmanship, highlighted the fundamental disconnect between most of the President's positions and the principles of constitutionally-limited government.
GOP In Serious Trouble
[Jan. 24, 2006] Constitution Party - One does not have to be a prophet to see that the future of the national Republican Party is very bleak. It also seems that the GOP is willingly assisting its own demise.
Judge Alito Should Have Been Asked These Questions
[Jan. 23, 2006] Howard Phillips (Constitution Party) - In observing the confirmation hearings of Judge Sam Alito, it was particularly disturbing to note all of the important Constitutional questions which were not asked.
Patriot Act Revisited
[Jan. 10, 2006] Constitution Party - As the debate on the future of the Patriot Act rages on in Washington, President Bush finds himself on the defensive after it was revealed that the Bush Administration authorized the National Security Agency (NSA) to carry out our domestic surveillance to gather intelligence about terrorist activities.
The Opportunities We Face
[Dec. 27, 2005] Constitution Party - With the close of the 2005 electoral season, we are entering a time of unprecedented opportunity for the Constitution Party. All the evidence suggests that for President Bush the days of wine and roses are over.
Cracks in White House
[Nov. 16, 2005] Constitution Party - After almost five years in office, the Bush welcome in Washington is beginning to wear thin.
Ex-Air Force officer seeks House seat
[Nov. 2, 2005] Constitution Party - The retired Air Force officer is running as the Constitution Party candidate. And he's running on a pledge to bring a fresh perspective and to lower taxes -- something he says Republican Chris Jones hasn't done.
Party Gains Strength
[Oct. 26, 2005] Constitution Party - Rick Jore of Ronan wants to put all the hoopla about the last election behind him and concentrate on the Legislative race coming up in 2006.
Constitution Party Congressional Candidate Jim Gilchrist Qualifies for Runnoff
[Oct. 8, 2005] Constitution Party - On Tuesday, October 4, 2005, Jim Gilchrist came in a close third in California's District 48 special election to replace outgoing Republican Rep.Chris Cox, placing well ahead of all Democratic candidates.
Constitution Candidate Raises More Money than Democrat
[Sep. 25, 2005] Ballot Access News - California is holding a special congressional election on Oct. 4. Campaign reports filed September 22 with the Federal Election Commission show that Constitution (American Independent) Party candidate Jim Gilchrist has raised more money than any Democrat running in the race.
Supreme Court Wrong on Property Rights, says Constitution Party
[Jun. 27, 2005] Constitution Party - In the recent case of Kelo v. City of New London, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in a close 5 to 4 vote that a city may force private homeowners to sell their property so it can be used for other private commercial ventures if the transfer results in an increase of tax revenues to the city.
Those Who Stand and Wait
[Jun. 27, 2005] Constitution Party - I frequently get asked why we (i.e. Constitution Party members) are always dumping on the Republicans and why we don't attack the Democrats with the same intensity that we employ against the Republicans.
Patriotism Does Not Mean Love Of Big Government Or Support
[Apr. 12, 2005] Chuck Baldwin - A strange metamorphosis has taken place in America, especially among conservatives. From its original definition of love of country, especially love for the founding principles of the country, patriotism has morphed into a love for bigger and bigger government.
We
Will Be Heard
[Mar. 8, 2005] Constitution Party - ...By almost all
measures, the Constitution Party (CP) is showing the most sustained
growth of all of the minor parties and is clearly in second place,
behind only the Libertarian Party (LP) in terms of overall national
strength. Let me give some statistics to support and illustrate that
claim.
The
Era Of Big Government Is Back
[Feb. 22, 2005] Constitution Party - Many of us remember
President Bill Clinton saying in 1996, "The era of big government is
over." Of course, that statement was made on the heels of the famous
congressional elections of 1994 when a hearty band of 73 freshman
Republicans swept into the House of Representatives promising to reduce
the size and scope of the federal government.
Truth
or Consequences
[Jan. 31, 2005] Constitution Party - While listening to
President Bush’s Inaugural Address and remembering the actions and
policies of his administration, I was struck by the ability of
politicians to numb the mind with great sounding statements that are at
once frightening in their implications and without truth or
Constitutional foundation. I was reminded of two books I read far too
long ago which I need to dust off and read again, George Orwell’s
Animal Farm and 1984.
You
Might Be A Constitutionalist If...
[Jan. 28, 2005] Constitution Party - More than thirty years as
a student of American history, constitutional government, and the Holy
Bible leads me to the conviction that the two major political parties
in this country are equally culpable in stripping America of its
founding principles. In my opinion, both the Democrat and Republican
parties in Washington, D.C., have zero fidelity to the U.S.
Constitution and zero respect for America's foundational precepts.
Constitution
Party Election 2004
[Nov. 12, 2004] ConstitutionParty.com - Rick Jore,
Constitution Party nominee for a seat in Montana’s State House of
Representatives, won the 2004 election, becoming the first State
legislator in the nation to be elected on the Constitution Party ticket.
Michael
Anthony Peroutka's Accepts Constitution Party
Nomination for President of these united States [Jun. 25, 2004] Mr.
Chairman, Madam Secretary, Members of the National Executive Committee,
Delegates to the Constitution Party Convention, Members of the
Constitution Party, My fellow Americans, Dear Brothers and Sisters… I
am proud and honored and humbled to accept the nomination of the
Constitution Party for the Office of President of these united States.
Constitution Party Becomes Officially Recognized Party
[Mar. 4, 2004] PIERRE, S.D. - The Constitution Party, which
seeks to cut taxes and the size of the nation's government, has become
an officially recognized party in South Dakota. Organizers won
recognition for the party by filing the required 8,364 petition
signatures with the secretary of state's office. The official
recognition means the Constitution Party can have its own column on
election ballots, have primaries and hold conventions.
New World Order on the Fast Track
[Feb. 12, 2004] Chuck Baldwin, Founder and Pastor of
Crossroad Baptist Church in Pensacola, Florida and host of the Chuck
Baldwin Live radio show - What Japanese bombers could not do in 1941,
politicians and businessmen are doing in 2001: destroying U.S.
sovereignty and independence. Their weapons are not sinking ships, but
they are sinking American autonomy. Furthermore, a Republican
administration has done nothing to circumvent or slow down this
Draconian drift toward international government.
Constitution Party Seeks Change in National Political Landscape
[Dec. 23, 2004] The Tennessean - They say the war in Iraq is
unconstitutional, they oppose the Patriot Act, gay marriage and the income tax, and they want to see ''true'' pro-life judges appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court. Meet the Constitution Party.
Inadequately Regulated Trade and Immigration Threaten American
Workers and Taxpayers
[Feb. 1, 2003] William K. Shearer, Constitution Party
Chairman Emeritus - Are the U.S. Government's free trade and
immigration policies operating for the benefit of American workers and
taxpayers? No, says William K. Shearer, former Chairman of the
Constitution Party, in this thought provoking interview on trade and
immigration issues.
Americans Must Free Themselves From A Two Party Death Grip
[Jul. 29, 2003] Chuck Baldwin - It's time to say it: the
two major parties hold a death grip on the American people! Instead of representing the people, both parties are bought and paid for by
special interest groups. Neither party pays any attention to the U.S. Constitution but are largely marching in lock-step toward bigger and bigger government. Both Republicans and Democrats eagerly sacrifice what's good for the country with what's good for the party. As they now exist, neither major party deserves the support of patriotic Americans.
...Your source for American third party
politics
[Jun. 25, 2004] Mr.
Chairman, Madam Secretary, Members of the National Executive Committee,
Delegates to the Constitution Party Convention, Members of the
Constitution Party, My fellow Americans, Dear Brothers and Sisters… I
am proud and honored and humbled to accept the nomination of the
Constitution Party for the Office of President of these united States.
