Fix Congress Now Caucus Brings Compromise to Washington
Fix Congress Now Caucus Brings Compromise to WashingtonA unique example of bipartisan teamwork, the Fix Congress Now Caucus, attempts to pass legislation through compromise. The caucus was initiated by...
View ArticleWith Help, Tea Party Candidate Prevails in Michigan Primary
With Help, Tea Party Candidate Prevails in Michigan PrimaryTea party candidate Kerry Bentivolio won the GOP primary in Michigan's 11th District after trouncing a write-in challenge from party...
View ArticleAnother Incumbent Bites the Dust: GOP Rep. Cliff Stearns Loses Primary
Another Incumbent Bites the Dust: GOP Rep. Cliff Stearns Loses PrimaryRepublicans were shocked Tuesday night as 12-term incumbent Rep. Cliff Stearns lost his primary to veterinarian Ted Yoho in...
View ArticleRep. Dennis Cardoza Resigns Immediately
Rep. Dennis Cardoza Resigns Immediately"...nothing is going to happen for the rest of the year..."Michael HighamIndependent Voter Network - Unfiltered Political News by Independent Contributors
View ArticleCongress Approval Rating Hits All-Time Low Despite 90% Reelection Rate
Congress Approval Rating Hits All-Time Low Despite 90% Reelection RateWhy do Americans continue to support Republicans and Democrats of whom they do not approve?Damon ErisIndependent Voter Network -...
View ArticleBill Bloomfield Aims for Upset Over Partisan Incumbent Henry Waxman
Bill Bloomfield Aims for Upset Over Partisan Incumbent Henry WaxmanAn independent win against a long time incumbent would garner huge press attention, and Bloomfield hopes, the imagination of...
View ArticleFood Stamp Debate Slows Passage of Comprehensive Farm Bill
Food Stamp Debate Slows Passage of Comprehensive Farm BillAs Congress moves toward passage of a 2012 Farm Bill, the debate emphasizes regional differences in the country's economy and politics.Brian...
View ArticleRepublicans Begin to Distance Themselves from Todd Akin
Republicans Begin to Distance Themselves from Todd AkinTodd Akin outraged many on the Left and had prominent Republicans quickly distancing themselves from him, including the Romney/Ryan campaign.Shawn...
View ArticleCalifornia Open Primary Analysis: Independent Candidates
California Open Primary Analysis: Independent CandidatesOut of the over 240 candidates that ran for California Congressional office, 25 ran without a party affiliation in California's first Open...
View ArticleCA Open Primary Threatens Party Incumbents and Partisan Control
CA Open Primary Threatens Party Incumbents and Partisan ControlThe real test for the effect of Open Primary is in November, where are a number of “same party” contests as well as two prominent...
View ArticleWhat Is the Fiscal Cliff and How Will It Affect the US?
What Is the Fiscal Cliff and How Will It Affect the US?What is the Fiscal Cliff? The Fiscal cliff is a series of automatic spending cuts and tax increases that are the result of the Budget Control Act...
View Article2012 General Election Coverage for Independent Voters
2012 General Election Coverage for Independent VotersNext week, IVN will launch its 2012 General Election coverage for independent voters. The Network’s focus will be on contests in which independent...
View ArticleRep Miller Faces Fellow Republican in California CD-31 Forum
Rep Miller Faces Fellow Republican in California CD-31 ForumBecause of CA's new primary, Rep. Gary Miller will face off against fellow Republican, State Senator Bob Dutton, in a California CD-31 Forum...
View ArticleCapps and Maldonado in Close House Race in California
Capps and Maldonado in Close House Race in CaliforniaCapps and Maldonado are in a tight race for a House seat in the newly redistricted 24th District of California.Susannah KopeckyIndependent Voter...
View ArticleCD-30 Will Impact The State Senate Race in District 27
CD-30 Will Impact The State Senate Race in District 27As Republican Todd Zink challenges incumbent Democrat Fran Pavley for her state senate seat in California, independent voters in the district have...
View ArticleCongresswoman Maxine Waters Ethics Charges Dropped
Congresswoman Maxine Waters Ethics Charges DroppedAccording to the report, once Waters learned about her grandson, Moore's activities she told him to stop. Moore has been charged with three ethics...
View Article(D) Reps. Janice Hahn and Laura Richardson Vie for CA CD-44
(D) Reps. Janice Hahn and Laura Richardson Vie for CA CD-44Janice Hahn and Laura Richardson, two Democrats, both incumbents, campaign for the same seat representing California's new 44th congressional...
View ArticleEric Swalwell Challenges Pete Stark In Competitive Election
Eric Swalwell Challenges Pete Stark In Competitive ElectionUS Representative Pete Stark is facing his first serious reelection challenge in years against a fellow Democrat for the redrawn 15th...
View ArticleMost Conservative Member of Congress Faces Independent in CO
Most Conservative Member of Congress Faces Independent in COGOP Rep. Doug Lamborn, considered by some “the most conservative member of Congress,” is being challenged by independent businessman Dave...
View ArticlePoll: Independents Prefer Divided Government in Washington
Poll: Independents Prefer Divided Government in WashingtonA recent Gallup poll reveals that a growing number of voters prefer same-party government, but that overall, independents prefer divided...
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