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  List of political parties in the United States - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
For example, the Libertarian Party was legally a major party in the state of Washington from 2000 to 2004.
Still other groups call themselves political parties, but they have no candidates at all and merely use the term as a means to focus issue debate or to satirize the concept of political parties (and sometimes it's difficult to determine which is which).
The second section is called "Current third parties" and it consists of those parties that have achieved (or, in the lead-up to an election, are reasonably expected to achieve) ballot status for their respective candidates for President of the United States in states with enough electoral votes to have a theoretical chance of winning.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/List_of_political_parties_in_the_United_States   (964 words)

  
 (I) Overview of State-Sponsored Terrorism
The designation of state sponsors of terrorism by the United States--and the imposition of sanctions--is a mechanism for isolating nations that use terrorism as a means of political expression.
US policy seeks to pressure and isolate state sponsors so they will renounce the use of terrorism, end support to terrorists, and bring terrorists to justice for past crimes.
The United States is firmly committed to removing countries from the list once they have taken necessary steps to end their link to terrorism.
www.state.gov /s/ct/rls/pgtrpt/2000/2441.htm   (3143 words)

  
 Republican Party - dKosopedia
The Republican Party (often GOP for Grand Old Party) is a United States political party that was organized in Jackson, Michigan on February 28, 1854, as a party against the expansion of slavery.
The Republican Party came to be split along new lines between a conservative wing (dominant in the West) and a liberal wing (dominant in New England) -- combined with a residual base of inherited Midwestern Republicanism active throughout the century.
The seeds of conservative dominance in the Republican party were planted in the nomination of Barry Goldwater over Nelson Rockefeller as the Republican candidate for the 1964 presidential election.
www.dkosopedia.com /index.php/Republican_Party   (1168 words)

  
 Nevada, Iowa   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
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List of state Republican Parties in the US
www.worldhistory.com /locality/US/IA/Nevada-Iowa.htm   (107 words)

  
 Democratic Party - dKosopedia
The Democratic Party itself was formed from a faction of the Democratic-Republicans, led by Andrew Jackson.
In the 1850s, following the disintegration of the Whig Party, the southern wing of the Democratic Party became increasingly associated with the expansion of slavery, in opposition of the newly formed Republican Party.
After the war, the Democrats were a shattered party, but eventually gathered enough support to elect reform candidate Grover Cleveland to two terms in the presidency, in large part due to the success of southern Democrats in creating a "Solid South" by preventing Blacks from voting.
www.dkosopedia.com /index.php/Democratic_Party   (1089 words)

  
 Misdirections on Iraq "Elections"
What few news outlets seemed to notice was that even while U.S. occupation officials were pointing to the lack of a census as an obstacle to a vote, they were quietly vetoing a detailed plan to conduct one in time for elections.
After all, if U.S. officials say elections are unfeasible, and then it turns out they rejected plans to make them feasible, they might have other reasons for rejecting elections.
And, in fact, there are signs the Bush administration might consider partially conceding the issue to al-Sistani or the U.N. Over the next year, as Iraq's political process unfolds, the media will get further opportunities to compare the administration's soaring rhetoric with its often less impressive practice.
www.fair.org /extra/0404/caucuses.html   (1204 words)

  
 The Constitution of North Carolina
Following the precedent established in amending the United States Constitution, the 1835 amendments were appended to the Constitution of 1776, not incorporated in it as is the modern practice.
When the Conservative Party gained control of the General Assembly in 1870, a proposal to call a convention of the people to revise the Constitution was submitted by the General Assembly to the voters and rejected in 1871 by a vote of 95,252 to 86,007.
An amendment to shift the elections for state legislative, executive, and judicial officers and for county officers from even-numbered to odd-numbered years (beginning in 1989 for legislators and 1993 for Governors and other state executives) was submitted by the General Assembly of 1985 to the voters, who rejected it on May 6, 1986.
statelibrary.dcr.state.nc.us /nc/stgovt/preconst.htm   (6110 words)

  
 Iraq (08/05)
The United States, having led the international coalition to remove the Ba’ath regime, is committed to the establishment of a stable, united, prosperous, democratic, and pluralistic Iraq.
U.S. forces remain in Iraq as part of the Multi-National Force-Iraq to assist the ITG to train its security forces, as well as to work in partnership with the ITG to combat forces that seek to derail Iraq’s progression to full democracy.
U.S. citizens who are long-term visitors or traveling in dangerous areas are encouraged to register their travel via the State Department’s travel registration web site at https://travelregistration.state.gov or at the Consular section of the U.S. embassy upon arrival in a country by filling out a short form and sending in a copy of their passports.
www.state.gov /r/pa/ei/bgn/6804.htm   (3073 words)

  
 [A-List] UK state: Europe vs. US   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
As the nominal > leader of the Party of European Socialists, he keeps his credibility with > his European social democrat colleagues who are unhappy with the war and > therefore regard him as a hero for resigning.
He knows that is at > the heart of his party leader's view of politics and the world, and the > damage to the world and European communities must weigh heavy on the > premier's shoulders.
And he points to the state of > public opinion in the US, with 67% expecting their economy to get worse, the > highest level of pessimism in 10 years -- observing with satisfaction that > that polling figure is the best indicator of Dubya's re-election chances > next year.
lists.econ.utah.edu /pipermail/a-list/2003-March/024852.html   (1224 words)

  
 Political Parties Politics East Timor Paige Johnson Tan
In less institutionalized party systems, in contrast, parties rise and fall from election to election, roots in the population are often shallow, charismatic parties flourish, and party organizations and the legitimacy of parties are weak.
Parties with strong roots in society are also unlikely to disappear from one election to the next (they age), providing stability in expectations about the future political constellation as well.
Twelve parties attained seats in the Constituent Assembly via the proportional representation (PR) portion of the race (which was held for 75 of 88 seats), as did one party and one independent candidate competing in the district races (13 of 88 seats).
people.uncw.edu /tanp/polsocpartieset.html   (9416 words)

  
 MyDD :: State Parties Like Netroots Money; Don't Seem To Like Netroots
As NE and NV have demonstrated, a state party can spend 20 minutes to set up a free blog on blogger, put a link on their website, and be a modern Party in a half an hour.
If state parties want to do more, they could follow the lead of California's Bob Mulholland who uses his blog to bash Republicans, fire up activists, and raise money -- in real-time, almost every day.
- the party was desperate to have its candidates win elections, primarily so that party operatives would have increased clout in local politics; the idea that politics might serve a higer purpose was pretty well ridiculed.
www.mydd.com /story/2004/12/13/155334/73   (1310 words)

  
 Home - Colorado Democratic Party
Over the past several months I have met our Democratic representatives throughout the state explaining the importance of Referenda C & D. Those journeys that we have all made; those signs we have posted; those brochures we have passed out; those questions we have patiently answered paid off last night.
Although Yes On C and D was a bipartisan campaign, it was the Democratic county parties that formed the grassroots infrastructure and the GOTV effort.
And we gave yet another signal to the State of Colorado that we Democrats are growing in strength and expertise.
www.coloradodems.org   (498 words)

  
 The Democratic Party
The folks in the Political Department have been on the phone all day with state parties working to integrate their plans into the agenda and documents, the Communications team has been working to help local media find events to cover, and the Finance Department helped put together the Democracy Bonds Community Building Kit.
Democrats forced the Republican-controlled Senate into an unusual closed session Tuesday, questioning intelligence that President Bush used in the run-up to the war in Iraq and accusing Republicans of ignoring the issue.
The U.S. Justice Department never acted on a post-Sept. 11 proposal, contested by lobbyist Jack Abramoff, calling for increased federal control over immigration to the Mariana Islands…House members of both parties who oversee the Homeland Security and Justice departments said they were never told about it.
www.democrats.org /blog.html   (4490 words)

  
 Politics1 - American Politics, Elections, Candidates & Campaigns
No big legislative changes were expected in the state as there were less than ten competitive races in the entire state -- and a majority of the state legislative incumbents went entirely unopposed.
US Senator John McCain (R-AZ) -- who was tortured as a prisoner during the Vietnam War -- is the key sponsor of the legislative amendment to prohibit the US from torturing any prisoners of war, suspected terrorists or detainees.
Ehrlich told reporters he agrees Steffen was compiling lists of state employees -- secretaries, clerks, and others -- for firing, but insists party affiliation had nothing to do with it.
www.politics1.com   (5833 words)

  
 Florence Agreement: Importation of educational, scientific and cultural materials
It subsequently entered into force for each State three months after the date of deposit of that State’s instrument, except in cases of succession, where the entry into force occurred on the date on which the State assumed responsibility for conducting its international relations.
The Democratic Republic of Viet Nam and the Republic of South Viet Nam (the latter having replaced the Republic of Viet Nam) united on 2 July 1976 to form a new State, the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam (Viet Nam).
It subsequently entered into force for each State six months after the date of deposit of that State’s instrument, except in cases of succession, where the entry into force occurred on the date on which the State assumed responsibility for conducting its international relations.
www.unesco.org /culture/laws/florence/html_eng/page5.shtml   (289 words)

  
 OUT-OF-STATE ``SOFT MONEY'' POURS IN TO AID N.C. PARTIES   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
And the parties can then use this ``soft money'' to help their candidates get elected.
State Republican Party spokesman Robert Wilkie acknowledged that contributors give to the party when they have given all they can to a candidate like U.S. Sen. Jesse Helms.
``These kinds of gifts come from people who are loyal Democrats from across the country who look at states across the country where they think their contribution can make the most difference,'' she said.
scholar.lib.vt.edu /VA-news/VA-Pilot/issues/1996/vp961029/10290263.htm   (483 words)

  
 State Government and Politics
State list of how electors are chosen, whether names appear on the ballot, and whether they are bound by law to vote for candidate receiving popular vote
States are arranged by region, sometimes in an incomprehensive manner
Updates 1990 Census on state and metropolitan area with data on various population and housing characteristics.
www.lib.umich.edu /govdocs/state.html   (3669 words)

  
 Minnesotans for a Democratic Majority - MDM   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Minnesotans for a Democratic Majority was created to build a Democratic majority in the Minnesota legislature.
A room full of new people, experienced activists, and elected officials kicked of the campaign year for Minnesotans for a Democratic Majority.
Minnesota's Future is the webspace for Minnesotans for a Democratic Majority (MDM), a Political Action Committee dedicated to building a Democratic majority in the Minnesota legislature.
www.mnfuture.com   (145 words)

  
 Minnesota DFL Party Website -- Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party
The Bible reminds us that ‘no one has greater love than this, to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.’ [John 15:13] On this Veterans Day, let us remember and honor our courageous fellow citizens who have laid their lives on the line so that we can all enjoy the blessings of liberty.”
Paul – With the election of two strong Democratic leaders in St. Paul and Minneapolis yesterday, the DFL Party is building momentum heading into the 2006 election cycle.
Democratic wins in the Governor’s offices in Virginia and New Jersey reflect a desire for Democratic leadership across the country.
www.dfl.org   (866 words)

  
 US National Political Parties & Organizations
Not a party link but what looks to be a useful service in "empowering Americans to impact nearly 350 critical issues each month" (in the words of the site).
NOTE: Not really a link to a particular party but lots of info on women who are running or whom the site feels have "commander-in-chief credibility".
Third Parties '96 An alliance of 26 third parties.
www.greyhawkes.com /ps/parties.html   (150 words)

  
 Who's blogging the convention - CyberJournalist.net - Who's blogging the convention   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Matt Stoller at the Blogging of the President and the bostonDparty, the official Democratic Convention blog.
Trackback excerpt: A list of the bloggers so far who have been issued credentials (that haven't been revoked) to the Democratic convention.
Trackback excerpt: The Democrats have issued hall passes to at least 21 bloggers to cover the party's upcoming convention in Boston.
www.cyberjournalist.net /news/001461.php   (4610 words)

  
 Politics1 - Online Guide to California Politics
Your complete directory of California candidates for Governor, State Cabinet, United State Senator and Congress in the current election cycle...
State Assembly - (Democratic Caucus - Republican Caucus)
State Senate - (Democratic Caucus - Republican Caucus)
www.politics1.com /ca.htm   (1010 words)

  
 Florida Political Parties - Division of Elections - Department of State   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Florida Political Parties - Division of Elections - Department of State
Division of Elections - Florida Department of State
Party abbreviations are used to designate political parties in reports of candidates and races.
election.dos.state.fl.us /online/parties.shtml   (58 words)

  
 Green Party of the United States | Homepage
The Green Party has the message our men and women in uniform REALLY want to hear: Bring Them Home Now!
For $36 a year you can help build a powerful, progressive Green Party.
11.10.2005 WASHINGTON, D.C. -- American Greens sent their condolences to the New Zealand Green Party over the sudden death of co-leader Rod Donald at the age of 48 on November 5.
www.gp.org   (263 words)

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