August 14th 2005
And...They're Off!
The Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
For those who haven't noticed, the 2008 Presidential race is already underway. Primary frontloading is mentioned.August 13th 2005
Federal Elections Turn to Permanent Campaigning
Fox News
Article on the State of Modern Political Campaigns. FairVote director Rob Richie is quoted halfway down.August 9th 2005
Remember the Electoral College
Salon.com - War Room
Article on the Electoral College based on FairVote's "Shrinking Battleground" reportAugust 9th 2005
New Study Reveals Harm Done By Electoral College
Donkey Rising
Ruy Teixeira blogs on FairVote's Shrinking Battlegrounds reportJuly 30th 2005
Knowledge of the College
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
FairVote's Rob Richie quoted in coverage of the release of our new report "The Shrinking Battleground."July 27th 2005
The unfair power of the primaries
Newark Star-Ledger
Rob Richie and Ryan O'Donnell make the case for a better system of presidential primaries that gives all states a fair say on who a party's nominee will be.July 18th 2005
Richardson bets chips on a Western strategy
The Hill
New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson is pushing to increase the weight of Western states with fast-growing Hispanic populations in the 2008 Democratic presidential primary.July 12th 2005
The Iowa Stranglehold
TomPaine.com
Kerry campaign staff member explains the need to reform the presidential nomination process.July 4th 2005
New date of primary a worry to reformers
Newark Star Ledger
FairVote and other election reform organizations point out "race to the front" won't solve presidential nomination woes.June 24th 2005
Senate votes to move up primary
Star Ledger
New Jersey votes for earlier presidential primary, intending to increase its influence.[ Previous ] [ Next ]
WHEREAS, presidential candidates focus their efforts and resources only in battleground states.
WHEREAS, two-thirds of the states receive little to no attention in a competitive presidential election.
THERFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Sierra Club supports National Popular Vote state legislation that will elect the President of the United States by popular vote.
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that the Sierra Club supports election of the President of the United States by direct popular vote.
And...They're Off!
The Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
For those who haven't noticed, the 2008 Presidential race is already underway. Primary frontloading is mentioned.August 13th 2005
Federal Elections Turn to Permanent Campaigning
Fox News
Article on the State of Modern Political Campaigns. FairVote director Rob Richie is quoted halfway down.August 9th 2005
Remember the Electoral College
Salon.com - War Room
Article on the Electoral College based on FairVote's "Shrinking Battleground" reportAugust 9th 2005
New Study Reveals Harm Done By Electoral College
Donkey Rising
Ruy Teixeira blogs on FairVote's Shrinking Battlegrounds reportJuly 30th 2005
Knowledge of the College
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
FairVote's Rob Richie quoted in coverage of the release of our new report "The Shrinking Battleground."July 27th 2005
The unfair power of the primaries
Newark Star-Ledger
Rob Richie and Ryan O'Donnell make the case for a better system of presidential primaries that gives all states a fair say on who a party's nominee will be.July 18th 2005
Richardson bets chips on a Western strategy
The Hill
New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson is pushing to increase the weight of Western states with fast-growing Hispanic populations in the 2008 Democratic presidential primary.July 12th 2005
The Iowa Stranglehold
TomPaine.com
Kerry campaign staff member explains the need to reform the presidential nomination process.July 4th 2005
New date of primary a worry to reformers
Newark Star Ledger
FairVote and other election reform organizations point out "race to the front" won't solve presidential nomination woes.June 24th 2005
Senate votes to move up primary
Star Ledger
New Jersey votes for earlier presidential primary, intending to increase its influence.[ Previous ] [ Next ]
Sierra Club National Popular Vote Resolution
WHEREAS, the mission of the Sierra Club is to explore, enjoy and protect the planet through grassroots participation in politics and government; andWHEREAS, presidential candidates focus their efforts and resources only in battleground states.
WHEREAS, two-thirds of the states receive little to no attention in a competitive presidential election.
THERFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Sierra Club supports National Popular Vote state legislation that will elect the President of the United States by popular vote.
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that the Sierra Club supports election of the President of the United States by direct popular vote.