http://others.dailyillinois.net Challenging the Two Party Duopoly Sun, 13 Jul 2008 06:53:06 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en At the Greens National Convention in Chicago, which is convenient for them, but nonetheless appreciated. Unfiltered: Green Party Press Conference - Chicago Public Radio The 2006 Green Party candidate for Illinois governor, Rich Whitney, hosts a press conference with other Greens to talk about its plans for the convention along with the ... http://others.dailyillinois.net/2008/07/11/chicago-public-radio-is-covering-the-green-party/ Green Candidate Could Repeat Campaign for Gov - Chicago Public Radio (audio there too) WHITNEY: One of the things I'm gonna do is let people know, I am preparing for a run in 2010. Whether I officially enter the race will have to be decided later. Last night, Whitney hosted a fundraiser for ... http://others.dailyillinois.net/2008/07/11/rich-whitney-looks-at-illinois-governor-race-in-2010/ Whitney gets his snark on - Daily Herald Green Party to hold convention, nominate presidential candidate - Chicago Sun-Times Greens To Nominate President in Chicago - Chicago Public Radio http://others.dailyillinois.net/2008/07/10/green-party-national-convention-in-chicago/ Halvorson seeks veterans hospital - Herald News Democrat Debbie Halvorson and Green Party newcomer Jason Wallace seek to replace Rep. Jerry Weller  as representative for the 11th Congressional District. http://others.dailyillinois.net/2008/07/05/halvorson-seeks-veterans-hospital-herald-news/ Baldwin officially an option for Illinois voters - Third Party Watch Third Party Watch another good source for Other news. The following is a press release from the Constitution Party: Presidential candidate Chuck Baldwin, a Pensacola, Florida minister, talk show host , author and political columnist, along with running mate Tennessee attorney Darrell ... http://others.dailyillinois.net/2008/07/02/chuck-baldwin-officially-an-option-for-illinois-voters-third-party-watch/ Candidate likely out of race - Peoria Journal Star Brad Carter, 35, of Peoria filed as a Constitution Party candidate for the U.S. House seat that's being vacated by U.S. Rep. Ray LaHood, R-Peoria. However, his filing was challenged by Monday's deadline. http://others.dailyillinois.net/2008/07/02/candidate-likely-out-of-race-peoria-journal-star/ Independent Political Report - Alan Augustson pens global warming comic strip Independent Political Report front page is here, a great source for Other news. Green Party candidate for U.S. Congress in Illinois’ 5th district, Alan Augustson, thinks that the only viable solutions to global warming involve “curbing our lifestyle.” He equates ... http://others.dailyillinois.net/2008/07/01/alan-augustson-pens-global-warming-comic-strip/ Via No challenges to presidential petitions in Illinois - Independent Political Report From Richard Winger's Ballot Access News Today was the last day for anyone in Illinois to file an objection to a petition filed by an independent candidate, or the petition of a previously unqualified or new party. No one challenged ... http://others.dailyillinois.net/2008/06/30/no-challenges-to-presidential-petitions-in-illinois/ Independent joins 10th District House contest - Daily Herald Independent candidate Allan Stevo has entered the 10th Congressional District race, joining incumbent Republican Mark Kirk and Democratic challenger Dan Seals. http://others.dailyillinois.net/2008/06/30/independent-joins-10th-district-house-contest-daily-herald/ 10th District candidacy challenged - Pioneer Local, Glenview An objection was filed Monday to the week-old 10th Congressional District candidacy of Allan Stevo of Highwood. Stevo, 28, was required to submit at least 10,285 signatures to get on the Nov. 4 ballot as an independent. Georgia is the only state with a higher ... http://others.dailyillinois.net/2008/06/30/10th-district-candidacy-challenged-pioneer-local-glenview/