Posted Friday, 19 March 2010 by Brian Faas
What are people talking about this weekend? March Madness? Well yes, there's the opening round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament, the WCHA Hockey Tournament at the X, the various Minnesota high school sports tournaments, and a once-in-a-generation event of political gymnastics in Washington D.C. Continue reading
Posted Sunday, 14 March 2010 by Brian Faas
Tom Horner and Rob Hahn, the two top vote-getters in the IP Straw Poll for Governor, joined Eric and Cathy on the Almanac couch this week. Watch this segment on the TPT website (scroll down the list, then click on Independence Party Candidates for Gov). Continue reading
...here's the operative quote: 'When underdogs choose not to play by Goliath's rules, they win.'
Jack Uldrich in "How the IP Can Win" Join the discussion
Posted Saturday, 27 February 2010 by Peter Tharaldson
Give us your opinion on six bold ideas from caucus that represent Indepedent honesty in looking at tough problems. CLICK HERE TO VOICE YOUR OPINION Continue reading
Posted Wednesday, 24 February 2010 by Buzz
Dear Former Independence Party Members, Continue reading
Posted Sunday, 21 February 2010 by Peter Tharaldson Comments (1)
Occasionally it is good practice to reflect on the roots of the Independence movement, especially when one gets angry or upset about obstacles that are presented. One such figure is Admiral Stockdale, Ross Perot’s running mate, who has been mistakenly judged on his 1992 debate performance. Even as late as 1999 he expressed disappointment about not being prepped by the campaign for the debate. Frankly he was not treated well. Continue reading
Learn more about the Independence Party in the 2nd Congressional District!

The primary focus of District 2 is to bring Minnesota politics back to pressing issues, including health care, education, transportation, environmental preservation and economic factors, such as dependency on foreign oil.
We stand for government and political leadership that serves the highest long-term interests of our state and oppose partisan politics based solely on self-interest, extremism, or special interests.
Jack Uldrich, IPMN party chair, responds to criticism that IRV doesn't work.
Tom Horner received 50% of the votes in caucus straw poll.
Evan Bayh predicts third-party win for presidency.
Huffington Post: Independents, major parities and Washington's magic show.
IP welcomes Steven Wilson to challenge Walz in the 1st.
Rob Hahn calls for expansion of gambling.
Tim Penny on IRV in Star Tribune
IP caucus in Crystal had passion.
IP attracts old and new in Richfield. More positive caucus coverage.