Today we hosted our second tweet chat, this time inviting independent-minded candidates and voters. Nine independent-minded candidates participated: Phil Dodds, Jack Todd Arnold, Maurice Duhon, Linda Parks, Chad Condit, Anthony Adams, Eric Reyes, William "Cleave" Drummond, TJ O'Hara.
Texans head to the polls today for semi-open primary elections. Politico highlights intriguing races, given redistricting and an expanded Congressional delegation. Make sure also to check out a recent Independent Voter Network article on the details of electoral process in the Lone Star State.
The Week chimes in today with 5 theories on why Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney only does FOX News interviews.
Race was a hot topic during the 2008 presidential election. As Barack Obama gained momentum, it became clear that history could be made. By the end of the election, it had - Obama was elected as the first African American president in the history of the United States.
As President Obama now runs for re-election, it begs the question: Is race still an issue for some voters?
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UPDATE: IVN Tweet Chat begin at 11:00am PST (2pm EST).
UPDATE: IVN Tweet Chat is scheduled for Tuesday, May 29, 2012 at 11:00am PST (2pm EST). Hashtag has changed to #indyvote.
One of our main goals here at the Independent Voter Network is to get independent voters more involved in the political system. We want to give you the same opportunities as Republicans and Democrats and provide you with a platform to voice your opinion.
