For former congressman Virgil Goode, ballot access in the upcoming presidential race has been a remarkable challenge. Among the international community, the United States has been criticized for having remarkably difficult ballot access requirements for third party candidates.

In a recent report published by Pew Research Center, Lee Rainie and Aaron Smith discuss the correlation between politics and social media as a part of Pew's larger “Internet & American Life Project.” As one of the seven projects of Pew, the "Internet & American Life Project" focuses on “the issues, attitudes and trends shaping America and the world.” In their most recent publication entitled “Politics on Socia

The Arizona Supreme Court ruled in favor of an open primary initiative on Thursday, which was the final obstacle advocates needed to overcome to see Proposition 121 on the statewide general election ballot. Voters now have an opportunity to decide what kind of electoral system they want in Arizona.

With a focus on social media blunders, Twitter gaffes, and Facebook faux pas, we’ll be profiling one politician, political figure, organization, or candidate who has committed one of the social media sins in our weekly series Social Slipups. 

IVN will be live blogging the San Diego Mayoral debate starting right now at La Jolla Country Day High School where Democrat Bob Filner squares off against Republican challenger Carl DeMaio.

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George Mitrovich, President of San Diego City Club introduces candidates. Calls debate a "non-partisan" civic venture.

Political ads often bend and distort reality to achieve an end. However, emerging tools make it easier than ever to dispel confusion about political TV ads. Enter the Super PAC App: a new mobile application that gives users detailed information about political ads.

Mexican president Felipe Calderon criticized the United States as part of the problem in the country’s continuing war against drug cartels in his final report to the nation. Calderon, a conservative won election in 2006. Enrique Pena Nieto whose party ruled Mexico for several decades prior to 2000 will replace Calderon on December 1.