The Ohio Legislature, with apparently nothing better to do, is on the verge of adopting a bill this week making it extremely hard for minor parties to be placed on the general election ballot. And the likelihood is that Governor Kasich will sign it as soon as it is passed thereby making it a law. The bill effectively forces minor parties, such as the Greens, Libertarians, Constitutionalists and Socialists, to gather thousands of signatures on petitions next year just for initial party formation and ballot access. After that, the restrictions become even more onerous. Nothing of course is asked of the Democrats and Republicans who for decades have enjoyed automatic ballot access. In the aftermath of the shutdown and growing resentment of the corruptible duopoly that has existed for decades in this state and across the country, a majority of voters are increasingly seeking alternatives to their cemented two-party system. This must be what they mean by American Exceptionalism; automatic ballot access for us (republicrats) except you (your third party here).
Posted on: Wed, 06 Nov 2013 19:24:18 +0000
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