Petition to the 2008 Presidential Candidates:

We the undersigned independent-minded voters, want to change our political process so that our elected officials act in the interests of the American people, not the political parties nor the special interests that control them.

We recognize that despite the vast increase in voter participation this year, and the enormous momentum for profound political change, business as usual will continue in Washington unless we have a clear plan to reform our electoral process.

Therefore, we urge you to publicly support the following political reforms:

1. Non-partisan redistricting (an end to gerrymandering!) to stop politicians of both parties from drawing non-competitive district lines.

2. Extending open primaries from 31 states to all 50, allowing independent, non-aligned voters to vote in the first round of voting.

3. Removing obstacles to voter registration by permitting Election Day Voter Registration, online registration and other reforms to increase voter participation, particularly among young Americans.

Sincerely,


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# First NameLast NameCityStateComments (Please be respectful and do not use profanity)
6001 MichelleAmbrosioSan BernardinoCAThough few, these three reforms could bring significant change to our broken political process.
6002 WeldonBarkerSummervilleSCBravo! These are all excellent, and essential, reforms to the electoral process--let's add, open the Presidential Debates to independent candidates!
6003 AnonymousAnonymousBeavertonOR
6004 AnonymousAnonymousJacksonvilleFL
6005 HeleneFrommerOaklandCA
6006 cliffordPhillipsNorthfieldMA
6007 CharlaineMcAnanyOak ParkILThis is very important and I would hope if you are elected you will see that these reforms are enacted.
6008 JohnRaczynskiLancasterNYEliminate lobbyists. Campaign reform must be a priority.The voice of the people must be considered when appointing the heads of departments also, not power cronnies.
6009 JamesSiskHollywoodFL
6010 ThomasLuckett, Jr.Green Cove SpringsFL
6011 KarenFeitAnnandaleVA
6012 BeverlyRuppSandyOR
6013 JerryBloomerHot SpringsSD
6014 BarryLienertWaimanaloHI
6015 chriszimmerclevelandOHLet's make America a truly democratic society. Impeach bush-cheney!
6016 ScottSobelNew YorkNY
6017 MichelleGordonAshlandORVoting is the duty and honor of all of the Americans. I say we should make it a National Holiday!
6018 BruceLeierMinneapolisMN
6019 DavidVicksEdmondsWAObviously we need Universal Single Payer Healthcare! Need Campaign finance reform so other parties can fairly participate. Must tax the rich and give the money for programs to eliminate sickness (mental and physical) and poverty. Everyone who wants education should be able to get it even if they are older and are handicapped with obligations. End corporate power infiltrating our press and government.
6020 MichaelPhillipsKennett SquarePA
6021 stevewindischkey westFL
6022 DanYorkPasadenaCAThese changes should be encouraged, and made, in the interest of promoting voting for all eligible Americans and in furtherance of a modern democratic process. Dan York
6023 ClaudeEverettOaklandCAfurthermore all should have an opportunity to vote regardless of race, disability, income, national origin, or ethnicity regardless of possession of a ID.
6024 MichaelThorneEugeneOR
6025 DanielUlrichSanta CruzCA
6026 RudyLlanesSpringbranchTXThe same business as usual will come to and end. We pay your salaries, we can put you in office and we can take you out. We're mad as hell and we aren't taking it anymore.
6027 WilliamLawlessPittsfieldMALet freedom, not politics RING
6028 TomMeyerNew PaltzNY
6029 AnonymousAnonymousWest CovinaCAAbolish the electoral college and replace it with a national popular vote. The 17th amendment did so with the senate, it's time to expand this to presidential elections.
6030 BarbaraHastenSan MateoCAThese are changes that are made by each state. California needs to do all these improvements.
6031 BarbaraHastenSan MateoCAThese are changes that are made by each state. California needs to do all these improvements.
6032 clarissamckoneDallasTXIts time to learn how to really work in Washington, like the reast of us have to do. No more vacations till the work is done.No more pay raises.The fence wont work, between mexico and USA.Stop the free stuff for illegals, thats what will work.Why dont you be honest about NAFTA, and your plans.If what we the people know about NAFTA is true, then the fence is a waste of tax payer moneys. Remember "WE the people" Own this country. Not just companys and you all in Washington.
6033 DuaneGrindstaffKentWA
6034 DebraDworaczykNevada CityCA
6035 AnonymousAnonymousSan FranciscoCA
6036 PatriciaMatejcekSanta CruzCA
6037 ChanningBrechlinRockfordIL4. VOTE HOLIDAY Establishing a federal holiday recognizing the central importance of elections in the maintenance of our Constitution, Celebrating our Right to Vote, and a voluntary opportunity to contribute Official Polling on all issues vital to our mutual Liberty.
6038 AnonymousAnonymousHarrisIA
6039 SusanMcRaeOlympiaWAIf we want our country to survive and prosper, we must look to the future. It is no longer acceptable for corporate entities to profit for the short term at the long term expense of the environment and the people. Corporate entities need to carry the same responsibilities as individuals.
6040 DerrickDuehrenTigardOR
6041 AnonymousAnonymousMountain ViewCA
6042 BarryHufkerRichmond HeightsMO
6043 Alden & NormaEriksonMill ValleyCAEverything needs a change, prices of food, gas,housing-everything we need to live. We need to end the war and solve all these other problems, as soon as possible!
6044 EricHerdeParklandWAIf we had a voting system such as IRV that was conducive to third party and independent candidates, we would not need open primaries
6045 EmilySperryBrooklynNY
6046 GloriaMollohanDaytonOH
6047 LouiseAldrichSan RafaelCA
6048 AnonymousAnonymousBaltimore CityMD
6049 LindaKaneMesaAZ
6050 RonaldWheelerRedmondORWolves are not only in the woods.... Reform and CONform!

 

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