Michael Bloomberg Wins Third Term as NYC Mayor, Beats Comptroller Thompson Nov 4, 2009
Bloomberg, running on the Republican and Independence Party lines, beat Democratic city Comptroller , 51 percent to 46 percent, with all of the citys 6,110 election districts counted, according to unofficial results tabulated by the Associated Press. Polls in the campaigns final week found Bloomberg ahead by at least 10 percentage points. (Bloomberg -- US)
Tories to set out new EU policy Nov 4, 2009
UK Independence Party leader Nigel Farage, who campaigns for Britain's exit from the EU, said it was no longer possible to trust the Tory party or David Cameron when they made promises about Europe. Eurosceptic Conservative MP Bill Cash said he had written to Mr Cameron urging him to "reconsider" his decision not to hold a referendum, saying the Tory leader had been "badly advised". (BBC News -- UK)
Tories rule out referendum Nov 4, 2009
" Labour insists the Lisbon Treaty is not the same as the defunct constitutional treaty, on which it had promised voters a say. Liberal Democrat foreign affairs spokesman Edward Davey said earlier that if Mr Cameron could not make his position on Europe clear "he is not fit for government". 'Badly advised'UK Independence Party leader Nigel Farage said: "Mr Hague says it is 'no longer possible' to have a referendum. "Well, to me and millions of others it is apparent that it is no longer possible... (BBC News -- Europe)
NYC voters consider third term for Bloomberg Nov 2, 2009
Bloomberg has since left the Republican Party and is not registered with any party, but he is running again on the Republican and Independence Party lines. Thompson, a 56-year-old Democrat born in Brooklyn, has been city comptroller since 2002, a job that gave him the power to audit agencies and investigate spending. (MSNBC -- Politics)
House showdown narrowing Nov 1, 2009
Her name will remain on the ballot, on the Republican and Independence Party lines. Owens, a Plattsburgh attorney who is also running on the Working Family Party line, enjoys the greatest support in the eastern part of the district. (Albany Times Union)
Our View: OUR VIEW: 2009 ELECTION ENDORSEMENTS Nov 1, 2009
Schenck, the Independence Party candidate, speaks passionately about better spending controls for the county, and accurately points to a need for legislators to get a highly qualified county manager hired ... Prior to this campaign, Abbott King, running on the Democratic and Independence party lines, took two consecutive tries at ousting state Assemblyman Gary Finch. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
A GOP Civil War in Upstate New York Oct 31, 2009
Jeff Graham, the mayor of Watertown and a member of the Independence Party, says Hoffman is a "meek, soft-spoken guy who is mad as hell and just decided to go ahead and do this 2009 version of Mr. Smith Goes to Washington. And it seems to be working." Upstate political observers say Hoffman has struck a chord with voters based on his deficit-reduction message and pro-life stance. He also supports a flat tax and lists four other "issues" on his campaign "Gay Marriage," "Bank Bailout," "No Pork... (Time.com)
Mabb stepping down from BOE Oct 30, 2009
Mabb is a Republican backed by the Democrats, Conservatives and the Independence Party and will be replacing former Stockport Town Judge James Funk who was arrested by the state Attorney General s Office in August on grand larceny charges for allegedly using $27,000 in fees and bail money from a court bank account for personal use. When Mabb does vacate his BOE seat the board has several options as far as replacing him. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Judge v. lawyer in 3rd Judicial District Oct 30, 2009
Gilpatric, who is running on the Democratic, Conservative and Independence party lines is faced by Jill Dun, who is running on the Republican Party line. Dunn, 41, said she represents a candidate of choice and will bring diversity to the court. (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
Dist. 7 candidates not much alike Oct 30, 2009
On Nov. 3, eight-year incumbent George Fearon, running on the Republican and Common Sense lines, defends his seat against challenger Barbara Abbott King, the Democratic and Independence party candidate. King does not have elected office experience, but she is no stranger to the issues that affect the county and the seventh district. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Serious as a heart attack:The independents' story Oct 30, 2009
org and the campaign coordinator for Mike Bloomberg's mayoral campaign on the Independence Party line. NEW JERSEY WEATHER Newark, NJ. (NJ.com -- Times)
Palmateer endorsed by Independence Party Oct 28, 2009
Published: Wednesday, October 28, 2009 2:18 AM EDT ATHENS The Greene County Independence Party announced its support for Democratic candidate Lee Palmateer in his bid to be Athens Town Supervisor. In a letter, Greene County Independence Party Chairman George Acker said to Palmateer ... I urge all of our Independence Party Members, in the Township of Athens, to come out and Vote in the upcoming Election on Tuesday November 3rd, 2009 and extend to you their support. (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
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Palmateer endorsed by Independence Party ... Published: Wednesday, October 28, 2009 2:18 AM EDT ATHENS The Greene County Independence Party announced its support for Democratic candidate Lee Palmateer in his bid to be Athens Town Supervisor ... In a letter, Greene County Independence Party Chairman George Acker said to Palmateer. (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
NYC mayor, Dem have final debate Oct 28, 2009
The second debate between Thompson and Bloomberg, who is not registered with a party but is running on the Republican and Independence Party lines, was a little less contentious than their first faceoff two weeks ago. Both candidates dedicated much of their time quoting what local newspapers have written about them, in articles as old as several months ago. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Taghkanic supervisor Oct 28, 2009
Hoffmann, an Independence Party candidate, sees a need to address the town s crumbling infrastructure and feels that it can be addressed with careful planning. She would also enlist a committee comprised of residents to research the availability of state and federal grants to help with the expense. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Mayor takes voter targeting to the extreme Oct 27, 2009
Bloomberg is not a member of any party but is running on the GOP and Independence Party lines. Polls show him comfortably ahead of his opponent, Democrat William Thompson Jr.. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Owasco candidates aren't strangers to town government Oct 25, 2009
Incumbent Supervisor John Klink, the Democratic and Independence party candidate, faces a challenge this year from Ed Wagner, who is running on the Republican and Conservative lines. Klink, who served on the town board for 27 years before becoming supervisor, said he inherited a laundry list of issues from previous administrations when he took office after winning the election of 2007. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Gray, Herrick both seek new direction in Sennett Oct 25, 2009
And both town board member, Jeff Herrick, the Republican and Conservative party candidate, and deputy town clerk Thomas Gray, on the Democratic and Independence party lines, believe they can achieve that goal. Herrick, on the town board since January 2008, has not shied away from opposing town spending decisions during his term. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Appellate court lets Bethlehem supervisor primary absentee ballots in Oct 23, 2009
"This whole thing from the very beginning was about really bad politics," said Messina, who is a member of the Independence Party but running on the Republican and Conservative lines ... "Thats the bottom line," said the incumbent, who also has the Independence Party line, "and thats what weve been fighting for all along for all of the votes to be counted.". (Albany Times Union)
The independents story (1) Oct 22, 2009
Jackie Salit is the president of and is the campaign coordinator for Mike Bloomberg s mayoral campaign on the Independence Party line. Return to: | . (Carroll County Times)
Hoffmann wants T'kanic super job Oct 21, 2009
Loretta Hoffmann, a member of the Independence Party, backed by the Democrats, the Working Family Party, the Independence Party and Taghkanic Tomorrow, is challenging Taghkanic Supervisor Elizabeth Young. Young has held the position for 22 years. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
European frisson Oct 21, 2009
Asking such a question was a British MEP - Nigel Farage, the leader of the UK Independence Party. Mr Farage was rather relishing his moment in the sun. (BBC News -- Europe)
Barroso faces EU 'question time' Oct 21, 2009
Nigel FarageUK Independence Party. The format means Nigel Farage, head of the UK Independence Party, and of the Independence/ Democracy group in the European Parliament, will play a regular role. (BBC News -- Europe)
Candidates have history of missing meetings Oct 20, 2009
According to town of Aurelius attendance records, Independence Party candidate Paul Schenck did not attend meetings between June and December 1999, his last year as town supervisor. Republican and Conservative hopeful Paul Pinckney, a current town board member, was absent three times and late another eight between January 2007 and May 2009. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Dutch MP Wilders enters Britain on free-speech ruling Oct 17, 2009
Geert Wilders, noted for anti-islamic rhetoric comparing the Koran to Mein Kampf, for example milked his propaganda coup today during appearances at Parliament, where he was a guest of the Euroskeptic United Kingdom Independence Party. But legal experts widely regard the independent tribunal's ruling earlier in the week as a "slap on the wrist" for a clumsy attempt by the British government to gain populist points by barring figures such as Mr. Wilders, American talk-show host Michael... (Christian Science Monitor -- World)
Eye of the storm Oct 17, 2009
Lord Pearson, UK Independence Party. He was quizzed about his views on Islam and his unsuccessful attempt in the Dutch parliament to get the Koran banned, using the same laws under which Adolf Hitler's Mein Kampf was outlawed. (BBC News -- UK)
Dutch MP hails UK visit 'victory' Oct 17, 2009
Mr Wilders was invited to the UK by UK Independence Party peer Lord Pearson. Asked whether he too wanted to ban the Koran, he said: "I disagree with Geert in fact, who has said that if Mein Kampf is banned in Holland, then so the Koran should be banned. I don't agree with that at all. "I want the Koran discussed very much more and I want it particularly discussed by the 98% or whatever it is of the Muslim community who are mild, peace-loving people. (BBC News -- Europe)
Council, Board of Ed seats on the ballot in November Oct 16, 2009
Friday 16 October, 2009. The big news is Mayor Andrew S. Adil isn't running for re-election. (Wethersfield Post, CT)
Brown wants to finish projects Oct 15, 2009
Published: Thursday, October 15, 2009 2:16 AM EDT Roy Brown, the Republican and Independence Party candidate, is vying for a second term, in order, he said, to finish a number of projects he began in his first term. These include repairing the town s sidewalks, expanding the wastewater treatment plant, continuing to enrich the lives of the town s youth and elderly through various programs and bringing the tax assessment up to 100 percent. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Iceland Shrinks 8% as Prices Rise 11% in Deepest Recession of 33 Countries Oct 12, 2009
The government of former Prime Minister , whose Independence Party oversaw the privatization of the banks, crumbled in January. Voters in April elected a coalition of Social Democrats and Left Greens, who have promised more welfare and bigger government. (Bloomberg)
Standing Apart: 5 Repubs Back Health Reform Oct 12, 2009
New York (technically an independent, but he's running for reelection on the Republican and Independence Party tickets). Bill Frist, the former GOP Senate majority leader and a physician whose family founded Hospital Corporation of America. (ABC News)
Funding fears over expanding EU Oct 11, 2009
John Bufton MEP, UK Independence Party. The announcement last week of a 38m city centre regeneration project in Swansea relied on 20m from the fund, while roads have been built and job creation programmes established using the money in the past. (BBC News -- UK)
Sennett candidates agree on Bonca's Oct 9, 2009
Jeff Herrick, a town board member backed by Republicans and Conservatives, faced Thomas Gray, leader of the town's Democratic Party, also endorsed by the Independence Party. One will replace incumbent David Sikora. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Over $6B Spent On Iraq Security Contracts Oct 7, 2009
comExtremists Mark Chryson and Steve Stoll former leaders of the Alaska Terrorist group AKA Independence Party and friends of Sarah Palin are calling on Russia to help them gain independence from the United States. Watch video of Sarah palin addressing The Alaska Terrorist Group also known as The Independence party. (CBS News -- US)
Cameron denies rift over Lisbon Oct 6, 2009
that we simply can not accept what is on the table" with the Lisbon Treaty. But he urged the party not to become obsessed with Europe in the run-up to a general election "when the rest of the country want to be debating health and education and how we are going to balance the books". UK Independence Party leader Nigel Farage said some Tories were preparing to defect to them if Mr Cameron failed to deliver a referendum if the Conservatives win power. "A lot of important Tory supporters aren't... (BBC News -- Europe)
State of the Union Oct 3, 2009
That view was shared by UK Independence Party (UKIP) leader Nigel Farage, speaking to the BBC recently. If it is an Irish "Yes" on Saturday there will be a frenzy of activity in the EU next week, with meetings to prepare the 27-member bloc's institutions for the Lisbon Treaty changes, Mr Brady predicts. (BBC News -- Europe)
DiNapoli calls Democrats the vehicle for hope Sep 30, 2009
Assemblyman Tim Gordon, an Independence Party member representing the towns of Coxsackie and New Baltimore, also acknowledged the tide of change, spearheaded by President Barack Obama. It s very important we support our President, Gordon said. (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
Turner's Heckler Bloom Highlights U.K. FSA's Political Fight for Survival Sep 24, 2009
Godfrey Bloom, a member of the European Parliament for the U.K. Independence Party, said he objects to pay raises and bonuses being given to FSA staff. He told Turner the same thing Sept. 22 when he interrupted his speech three times in front of 300 lawmakers and financial-services executives at a black-tie dinner in London. (Bloomberg -- Europe)
Arcuri: Rebuking Congressman Wilson inappropriate Sep 21, 2009
Of the remaining voters, 19 percent are registered as blank, or independent; five percent are registered with the Independence Party; and the others are in smaller parties such as the Conservative, Libertarian and Working Families parties. Politically motivated. (Utica NY Obserer, NY)
Scozzafava Too Liberal for New York Conservatives Sep 21, 2009
(New York is one of six states that permits fusion voting, or permitting votes cast for a candidate appearing on multiple ballot lines to be counted for that one candidate; thus, New York is home to several minor parties -- the Independence Party on Row C, the Conservative Party on Row D, and the WFP on Row E -- that cross-endorse major party nominees for office). Founded in 1998, Working Families Party has focused on Democrats and this enabled it to accumulate surprising influence over... (Human Events Online)
Hoffman tops Young Sep 16, 2009
Published: Wednesday, September 16, 2009 1:15 AM CDT In the 2009 Primary election, Loretta Hoffman won the Independence Party ticket in the town of Taghkanic with 13 votes to incumbent and current town Supervisor Elizabeth Young s two votes ... Larry Kadish and Tom Kiely both won over the opportunity to ballot for the Independence Party for Taghkanic Town Council, Kadish with 14 votes and Kiely with 12. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Sterling wins; second seat too close Sep 16, 2009
The only other primary race in Hudson was for the Independence Party and Conservative Party nominations for Fourth Ward Supervisors. Incumbent Democratic Supervisor William Hughes won the Independence Party nomination four votes to none, and Republican backed Samuel Santiago won the Conservative Party endorsement four votes to Hughes one vote. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Herrick wins in Sennett Sep 16, 2009
Herrick will face Democratic candidate Thomas Gray, also on the Independence Party ticket, in November ... Democratic challengers Jeffrey L. Gage and John D. O'Connell III, both also endorsed by the Independence Party will seek Sennett's town board seats. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
William Thompson to Challenge Bloomberg's Bid for Third Term as NYC Mayor Sep 16, 2009
Thompson, who leads a Democratic ticket in a city where Democratic voters outnumber Republicans six to one, still faces challenges opposing Bloomberg, an independent who will appear on the Republican and Independence Party ballot lines. Bloomberg, 67, a billionaire who spent about $150 million on his previous campaigns in 2001 and 2005, held a 50 percent to 35 percent lead over Thompson in an Aug. 26 poll. (Bloomberg -- US)
Atlanta Magazine's Review of the Ho... Sep 15, 2009
Sheree discusses blowing up at the event planner for her Independence Party. She says she made a mistake and is not happy with the way she acted. (Suite101.com)
Party leader sought job Sep 14, 2009
COLONIE -- While considering which candidate to endorse in the town supervisor race, the Independence Party chairman admits he applied for a job with one of them ... Albany County Independence Party Chairman Paul Caputo said he is upset at the turn of events, especially given the party's emphasis on ending political conflicts of interest ... "She should rescind her acceptance of the Independence Party endorsement.". (Albany Times Union)
Primary pits two for GOP line in race for Legislature Sep 13, 2009
Paul D. Schenck, former town supervisor of Aurelius, is backed by the Independence Party. The winner of Tuesday's race will be deemed the official candidate of the Republican Party, an advantage heading into the district election race against Democratic candidate Philip J. Dellostritto Jr.. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Anchorage protesters bring their guns and slogans Sep 13, 2009
"(Obama) is a fake, he is an illegal alien, he is a fraud. Barack Obama, where is the birth certificate!" event speaker Bob Bird, last year's Alaskan Independence Party candidate for U.S. Senate, said to scattered cheers from those gathered. Richard Sloderbeck of Anchorage, standing watching the speakers, said he believes Obama was elected through voter fraud, and, "I know he is Islamic in my heart." He said Obama is trying to take people's guns away and destroy the Constitution. (Anchorage Daily News)
Bi-partisan slate chosen by Clermont Democrats Sep 5, 2009
Moore has been endorsed by the Independence Party as well ... Nolan has been endorsed by the Clermont Independence Party. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
No Conservative primary in 14th District county race Sep 5, 2009
There is still a primary scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 15, of Sadallah versus write-in candidates for the Independence Party spot. Either way, Sadallah will appear in the November election in the Republican and Conservative spots, and Gordon will have the Democratic spot. (Utica NY Obserer, NY)
Farage to quit as leader of UKIP Sep 4, 2009
Leader of the UK Independence Party Nigel Farage is to announce he is standing down as head of the party. The South East MEP, who has led UKIP for three years, will tell the party conference he is quitting a year before his term is up. (BBC News -- UK)
Disney sets out to make 'The Passion for kids' Sep 4, 2009
Nigel Farage is to step down as leader of the UK Independence Party but is expected to continue leading its MEPs. Previously unseen photographs of kidnapped girl released by her aunt. (Yahoo News -- 'The Passion of the Christ')
The other half of the battle: Primaries '09 Sep 2, 2009
Vote for one: Independence Party; opportunity to ballot ... Vote for one: Independence Party; Party Richard Keaveney, opportunity to ballot ... Vote for one: Independence Party; Brian J. Herman, William Kane. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Jennings, Ellis set to field voters' questions Sep 1, 2009
Jennings also has the Conservative Party line and had the Independence Party line until a legal dispute earlier this summer knocked him and three other citywide Democratic candidates from that line. Ellis also has the backing of the Working Families Party. (Albany Times Union)
Iceland's geothermal know-how to warm others Aug 31, 2009
Politics: The left-of-center coalition government of the Social Democratic Alliance and the Left-Green Movement took office in February after the conservative Independence Party was toppled by public anger at Iceland's heavy exposure to the financial crisis. Associated Press. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Science)
3 vie for N. Hartford supervisor post Aug 30, 2009
If Kalil wins, New Hartford residents would see a three-way race in November, since Tyksinski has the Conservative and Independence party lines. If Tyksinski wins, he would face Morris in a two-candidate fight in November. (Utica NY Obserer, NY)
Old-style bulbs 'being hoarded' Aug 27, 2009
Nigel Farage MEP, leader of the UK Independence Party, said the idea of banning incandescent bulbs went back to a heads of European Union meeting a couple of years ago. He said: "We're getting rid of good light bulbs that give us good light from which we can read to be replaced by these new ones which really aren't terribly good. "They are full of mercury which will give us all sorts of problems when it comes to disposing of millions or billions of them at the end of their life. (BBC News -- UK)
Scotland Defends Lockerbie Bomber Release Aug 24, 2009
LONDON, Aug. 23, 2009. FBI Director Said Move Was "Obviously a Political Decision"; Scotland Leaders Deflect Criticism. (CBS News)
New parties make ballot for November Aug 23, 2009
In Durham, Armstrong will go against Republican Elsie Allan and Democrat Sean Frey, in a race somewhat similar to 2006 when Armstrong, then on the GOP line, ran against Frey, Conservative James Karkheck, and Independence Party candidate Mark Darling. While Darling drew 64 of the 67 registered Independence voters in the district, Armstrong and Karkheck split the GOP and Conservative numbers, with Frey then coming in on top by 11 votes. (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
Remembering Tim Kelly Aug 22, 2009
Things changed when former Gov. Wally Hickel announced his intentions to run on the Alaska Independence Party (AIP) ticket. Coghill also registered AIP, bailing on Arliss. (Juneau Empire)
Bachmann Compares Herself to Palin in New Fundraising Appeal Aug 14, 2009
Tarryl Clark, who has decided to challenge Bachmann, though Maureen Reed, the Independence Party nominee for lieutenant governor in 2006, is also seeking the Democratic nod. In her fundraising appeal, Bachmann says, Just as they did with Sarah Palin, the more I talk about issues, the more they attack with below-the-belt personal hits. (Roll Call)
Legislature candidate: I will be on the ballot Aug 13, 2009
A candidate for the Herkimer County Legislature now plans to run independently after petitions he submitted for the Democratic and Independence party ballots were thrown out by the county Board of Elections. Gary Hartman submitted his petitions for the position of District 1 legislator to the county July 16, but a challenge was filed just one day later by a Herkimer woman, Democratic Election Commissioner Shelly Pazzanese said Wednesday. (Utica NY Obserer, NY)
Court nixes Republican, Independence petitions Aug 12, 2009
GOP and Independence Party petitions were filed for the Catskill district, but only Independence Party petitions were filed in the other two ... Bogardus said the outcome for the Independence Party Opportunity to Ballot petitions was similar ... Greene County Independence Party Chairman George Acker was unavailable for comment at press time. (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
GOP wins challenge regarding ballot line Aug 7, 2009
ALBANY City Republicans succeeded Thursday in bouncing four Democrats including Mayor Jerry Jennings from the Independence Party ballot line after arguing that one of the candidates failed to administer a required oath to voters who signed his ballot petitions ... There are only about 1,500 enrolled Independence Party members in the city, but the line can be helpful in the general election by attracting voters not affiliated with any party but who think they're supposed to vote on the... (Albany Times Union)
Albany GOP trying to push Jennings, Barnette off minor ballot line Aug 6, 2009
Albany Republicans -- in the person of mayoral candidate Nathan Lebron -- are suing in state Supreme Court to invalidate petition signatures filed by all four Democrats seeking to run for citywide office on the Independence Party line. If successful, the GOP could bounce incumbents Mayor Jerry Jennings and Treasurer Betty Barnette off the minor party line. (Albany Times Union)
