Constitution Party of Pennsylvania sponsors evolution debate at West Chester University

Constitution Party of Pennsylvania sponsors evolution debate at West Chester University

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LANCASTER, Pa., April 30 —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 …

America First Party on the Hate Crimes Bill

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Boulder, CO - The America First Party opposes Hate Crimes regulations, including HR1592, which could be voted on shortly. The bill’s broad definitions of “hate crimes” would pave the way for privileged treatment of homosexuals, transvestites, and other sexually disordered persons when prosecuting persons convicted of violence against …

TX Governor’s Presidential Straw Poll

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Gov. Rick Perry, who faced an unprecedented four opponents last year (two independents, a Libertarian, and a Democrat), has a 2008 GOP presidential straw poll that features libertarian Rep. Ron Paul.

To vote on the poll – the results of which will be announced Friday – click here.

My Introduction

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Greetings. I’m Anthony Distler, the newest contributor to ThirdPartyWatch.com. I’m new to some of the codings they use here at TPW, but I’ll eventually get the hang of it. I’m a member of the Pennsylvania Reform Party. I fall to the left on some issues and to the right on …

Jason West Defeated in Re-Election Bid

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Looks like Green Party mayor Jason West has been defeated in his re-election bid up in New Paltz, NY. Trustee Terry Dungan was elected by a margin of 514 to 379 votes.

From the Daily Freeman…

Jason West, the young mayor of New Paltz who drew nationwide attention for presiding …

Doug Stanhope Ends Presidential Campaign

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Doug Stanhope has decided he’s not going to run for the Libertarian nomination for President next year.

One of his primary reasons for quitting was: “The other problem was simply in making the whole thing fun. The more rules, paperwork and bullshit we’d run into the less creative and funny it …

Political Contributions to Ron Paul

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There are 448 individual contributors to Ron Paul’s presidential campaign thus far, according to PoliticalMoneyLine.com.

Readers can view those individual contributors’ names and where they live by clicking this link.

And readers can also view the list of the top money-giving by states and political groups by clicking here.

Should Just Anyone Be Taken Seriously?

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I know this is a touchy subject among many involved with minor party politics, but it’s something that’s been bothering me as of late and I was wondering what your opinions are.

Should parties (particularly the big three minor parties) just allow any random person to announce that he or …

Imperato Speaks to North Carolina LP

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Oddball independent-turned-Libertarian Presidential candidate Daniel Imperato spoke to the North Carolina Libertarian Party at their convention.

From the Hickory Record…

He claims to be a worldwide businessman, operating companies from Palm Beach, Fla., to Hong Kong and in between.

Daniel J. Imperato now claims to be a legitimate candidate for the office of …

Butch Taylor, Constitution Party candidate for Greenville County, South Carolina Councilman

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He is the Constitution Party candidate who will face Republican Sid Cates in a May 8 special election.

The District 20 seat was left vacant when former Councilman Scott Case was elected county auditor and appointed in January to fill the role early after Auditor Ed Haskins died. I feel …