Saturday, January 7, 2012

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Resisting the song of the third-party siren Resisting the song of the third-party siren

Every leap year thoughts turn, not just to love, but to a third political party devoid of the encrustations encumbering Democrats and Republicans alike. This year, leaders of a self-appointed group, traveling under the moniker Americans Elect, promise their presidential and vice-presidential candidates, one from each of the two major parties, will be on the November ballot in every state — even Virginia. They plan to host an Internet convention but reserve the right to exclude from their nominating process candidates deemed unworthy. The third party, claiming to provide a middle way, has proven appealing to certain Washington insiders unhappy with the Obama administration but also dissatisfied with those pursuing the Republican nomination.
Rick Santorum's moral delusions Chapman: Rick Santorum's moral delusions

Why is Rick Santorum running for president? Because America is in trouble and he knows why.
Today's columnists

Editorial: Meander to the Top

In 2010, a handful of states hit a $4 billion-plus jackpot in the federal Race to the Top school reform sweepstakes.
Page: Has Ron Paul thought of this?

Is a third party feasible? Are you dissatisfied with the possible presidential choices facing you in November? How about, say, a Ron Paul-Hillary Rodham Clinton ticket?

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