NY Banning Independence Party Ballot Access

[TEOTWAWKI inc.]

I'm surprised NY doesn't just ban all political parties that aren't the Democrat Party.

Seems like it should be struck down in court, but I wouldn't get my hopes up.

"A party known for preying on independently-minded New York voters to inflate its rolls should have no place in our democratic system," said state Sen. James Skoufis

New York moves to ban 'independence' from party ballot lines

The move ends any return to the Independence Party.

spectrumlocalnews.com

 

[Dr. Evil]

Yeah, who needs independence anyway.

 

[TEOTWAWKI inc.]

Yeah, who needs independence anyway.

Denying ballot access seems very wrong. They are eliminating a political opponent, and they obviously don't like the word 'independence'.

Also, Skoufis is a little piece of shit.

 

[Dr. Evil]

Denying ballot access seems very wrong. They are eliminating a political opponent, and they obviously don't like the word 'independence'.

Also, Skoufis is a little piece of shit.

Sure he isn't a big one?

 

[TEOTWAWKI inc.]

Sure he isn't a big one?

Never met him in person. He looks like a little one, but the kind that you have to wipe several times and your ass still itches after.

 

[Jmac00]

apparently, New Yorkers are simply to stupid to know what they registered as.

This is the very definition of Communism. Little by little this state is turning into a dictatorship. NO ONE, at this point, can fix this state.

you can "stand and fight" but after 70 years, what have you gained? next to nothing.

 

[kev74]

Denying ballot access seems very wrong. They are eliminating a political opponent, and they obviously don't like the word 'independence'.

Also, Skoufis is a little piece of shit.

Skoufis is a giant piece of shit.

 

[Modean]

The Uniparty will allow no serious competition. Thats how they stay in power.

 

[livingston]

Independence and independent are not the only words barred from a ballot line's use: "American," "United States," "National," "New York State," and "Empire State" are also prohibited.

 

[TEOTWAWKI inc.]

Independence and independent are not the only words barred from a ballot line's use: "American," "United States," "National," "New York State," and "Empire State" are also prohibited.

I think there should be an official, unofficial Write-in Party. It sort of circumvents most election laws and financial reporting requirements, and it's already on the ballot in most states. Lawmakers would lose their shit if this gained any momentum.

 

[Catskillkid]

While I disagree with NY's onerous ballot access laws, the NY Independence Party was a joke. They literally did nothing for the last decade or more. Their webpage last I checked was just a eagle that said NY Independence Party. That's it. No party platform or links for more information or contacts. The only reason they existed is because idiots who wanted to register as "independent" (read: no party affiliation) voters checked that box because that's what they thought it meant, not understanding it was an actual political party.

For the record I was cross endorsed by the Independence Party when I ran for office, though, I got very few votes on that line.

 

[TEOTWAWKI inc.]

While I disagree with NY's onerous ballot access laws, the NY Independence Party was a joke. They literally did nothing for the last decade or more. Their webpage last I checked was just a eagle that said NY Independence Party. That's it. No party platform or links for more information or contacts. The only reason they existed is because idiots who wanted to register as "independent" (read: no party affiliation) voters checked that box because that's what they thought it meant, not understanding it was an actual political party.

For the record I was cross endorsed by the Independence Party when I ran for office, though, I got very few votes on that line.

The Independence Party, Patriot Party, and Libertarian Party should all join forces and have a Pity Party.

 

[masterswimmer]

While I disagree with NY's onerous ballot access laws, the NY Independence Party was a joke. They literally did nothing for the last decade or more. Their webpage last I checked was just a eagle that said NY Independence Party. That's it. No party platform or links for more information or contacts. The only reason they existed is because idiots who wanted to register as "independent" (read: no party affiliation) voters checked that box because that's what they thought it meant, not understanding it was an actual political party.

For the record I was cross endorsed by the Independence Party when I ran for office, though, I got very few votes on that line.

My problem with this initiative is my disillusionment with the autocracy of this state. If they say something is good for the people, we have very good reason to not believe their claim. It is good for them, not us.

 

[spat]

I think there should be an official, unofficial Write-in Party. It sort of circumvents most election laws and financial reporting requirements, and it's already on the ballot in most states. Lawmakers would lose their shit if this gained any momentum.

All lines get a "none of the above" box to check.

If "none of the above" wins, they hold a new election and nobody from any of the *parties* on the original ballot can run....

 

[libertysnake]

Illegal. Just add it to the list of crimes she'll be charged with one day should the tides turn.

 

[Saltwater60]

"Our number one priority when conducting elections should be to provide clear and accurate information to voters," Dinowitz said. "For an organized political party to call themselves ‘Independence’ when in reality they are frequently working hand-in-hand with major political parties, I just think that’s not right. I’m glad we could take this step to ensure that voters who wish to register without party affiliation are actually doing so."

The number one goal is to provide clear and accurate information to voters?? Oh really I’m not so sure about that and I certainly don’t agree with it.

 

[pjzwtl]

The law is bullshit , the statist who voted for it are as we know, self serving assholes. What words will they ban next? Constitution, conservative, libertarian? Fuck Albany and the devil’s that dance there.

With that said the The Independence Party seems to have only endorsed whoever independently kissed their ass the most.

 

[TEOTWAWKI inc.]

I thought this was a decent article. Probably a good time in our history for it too.

How to Build a New Political Party

We need a new political party—and American history shows us that it’s more than possible.

www.americanpurpose.com