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)
6101 sarahfullerdallasTX
6102 LarryMetzgerLucerne ValleyCA
6103 LarryMetzgerLucerne ValleyCA
6104 LarryMetzgerLucerne ValleyCA
6105 LarryMetzgerLucerne ValleyCA
6106 VincentMross91205CA
6107 AnonymousAnonymousNew YorkNYGet rid of the electoral college and count each individual, not delegatesl !!!
6108 ArthurHebertLargoFLWhen politics impedes upon progress, then reforms must be initiated and approved.
6109 ChristopherMeagherAshevilleNC
6110 AnonymousAnonymousFort HoodTXAlthough I typically align my views with the Democratic party, I believe that it is time to abolish the party affiliations and have a truely democratic society...one in which elected officials do what the majority of Americans tell them to do, not what they personally believe or want.
6111 MichaelEssexEl Dorado HillsCA
6112 JohnKylerChincoteagueVAI Would like to hear what change they are going to make and how they are going to do it.how are they going to pay for it.
6113 hollyheimangreen mountain fallsCOThis country has gone on long enough with inequities with regards to our right to vote and how we choose our leaders - its time to do away with partisan politices as well!!!
6114 RosalieKylerChincoteagueVA
6115 AnonymousAnonymousSan RamonCAWe definitely need election reform. All candidates regardless of party affiliation (or lack of) should have equal funding and equal public exposure. Presidential elections should not be organized like immature high school elections.
6116 MikeFordAustinTXSupport our troops. STOP starting wars. Bring our troops HOME.
6117 JimMangiaLos AngelesCA
6118 TyrannyBeanShelbyvilleKYAbandon Imperialistic Foreign policy or, make Corporations (boeing, carylye group, etc.) that financially benefit from said Foreign Policy donate 40% of their earnings directly to the American People (with actual social security cards). Dissolve Black Budget Operations (including R&D) or make them transparent to American people. They're OUR tax dollars - we have the right to know! Fire the FED! Get rid of the Icome Tax. It's a crooked scam and ALL congressmen should be indicted because of their allowance for continued perpetration upon the American people.
6119 FredFlaxmanWeavervilleNC
6120 AmesGilbertGrass ValleyCAIt is almost impossible for anyone to win against an incumbent nowadays; it is almost necessary for the incumbent to die in office or commit some major crime! This is how loaded and unfair the system is, and these barriers against challenge and change help destroy our democracy.
6121 AnonymousAnonymousaustinTX
6122 JohnMutzbergBethesdaMD
6123 MarkSmithDowningtownPAThe two major parties have betrayed the American people and sold us into debt slavery. Treasonous to say the Least! 911 was an inside job and the two parties helped to cover it up! Misprison of Felony comes to mind. Heads will roll!
6124 robertascheppsguernevilleCAyes, voter reform, what a great and i dare say highly relevant platform. what do YOU think?
6125 DanielGoldbergSanta CruzCA
6126 RudyOrdonezBloomingtonILAlso, require Democrats and Republicans running for office to gather the same amount of petition signatures as third party and independent candidates.
6127 EdCarterBlackhawkCO
6128 JonathanMorseMarlboroVT
6129 JeffBlantonJacksonvilleFL
6130 SusanSmithGlenwood SpringsCOPlease read Michael Moore's Guide to 2008 Election and see his film -- its free. When is the right time? NOW
6131 NancyBeersCampbellNY
6132 JulieTakatschPort JervisNY
6133 R.c.TaylorHoustonTX
6134 EdHartHuntsvilleALVoters in a democratic society should have an opportunity to choose views outside those expressed by the two ruling parties. There is no growth where innovation is rejected without a hearing.
6135 TomAllenLongviewTX
6136 KellyMcBrideSt. PetersburgFL
6137 AnonymousAnonymousMissoulaMT
6138 HeidiOMaraPlantationFL
6139 BryantHayesNew YorkNY
6140 LarryBruzzonHaywardCAGet rid of the electoral college. It's a shame when the popular vote dosen't count for anything.
6141 AnonymousAnonymousdanvilleVA
6142 PatriciaChangIndianapolisINAs a resident living in a state with ridiculously gerrymandered districts, I can tell you that reform is imperative. Partisan politics is destroying this country.
6143 AnonymousAnonymousSun City WestAZBeside all of the above, let's cover the important issues please!!
6144 AnonymousAnonymousIssaquahWA
6145 CesarTristancho JrNorth PortFL
6146 George BKirkMyrtle BeachSCPlease open the entire process including the national debates so that all the voices may be heard.
6147 GusMetzPointTX
6148 DavidDeMarcoBaltimoreMD
6149 DavidBlytheOxfordMI
6150 StevenWieseMinneapolisMN

 

Signatures | Total: 6,325