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Group stirring independent WH bid hits obstacle
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| Last Edited | RP May 03, 2012 01:52pm |
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| Author | BRIAN BAKST |
| News Date | Tuesday, May 1, 2012 07:50:00 PM UTC0:0 |
| Description | A group clearing the path for an independent White House bid on Tuesday canceled the first phase of its search for a bipartisan ticket because declared and draft candidates aren't mustering enough preliminary support.
Americans Elect scrapped a virtual caucus that had been planned for next week. Another round of voting set for May 15 also is in jeopardy; a third is to be held on May 22. Candidates must meet a certain threshold of support to be eligible for the caucuses.
Ileana Wachtel, a spokeswoman for the group, says no one gathered enough online "clicks" to qualify. Candidates must show they have the backing of at least 1,000 people in at least 10 states. Some candidates must reach a threshold of 5,000 supporters in each of 10 states because they haven't held high enough office before under the Americans Elect bylaws.
Former Louisiana Gov. Buddy Roemer leads the pack of declared candidates but still hasn't qualified for the caucus process. |
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