Template:2008 Independent presidential candidates

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[edit] Independents

Independents do not run for a party and as such are usually diverse from each other in numerous ways. They also have no need to run in a primary, as they are candidates for the 2008 election already.

Candidates marked with a "X" have not registered with the Federal Election Commission for a presidential campaign.

Declared candidates
John Taylor Bowles National Socialist, campaign slogan is "The White People's Candidate"[1]
Jackson Kirk GrimesX Self-described fascist [1]. United Fascist Union

Alan Keyes		 Former Ambassador in the Ronald Reagan administration. Unsuccessfully sought the nominations of the Republican Party and the Constitution Party before beginning a campaign as an independent.
Frank Moore
Frank MooreX		 Performance artist, writer, painter and musician.[2]

Dr. Susan Block of California is his running mate.

Ralph Nader		 Consumer advocate, Write-in candidate in 1992, Green Party presidential nominee in 1996 and 2000, and 2004 independent presidential candidate. Announced candidacy February 24, 2008 on Meet the Press.[3]

Matt Gonzalez of San Francisco is his running mate.[4]
Jonathon Sharkey Professional boxer and wrestler. Perennial presidential candidate.[5][6]
Kelcey Wilson Transparency advocate.[7][8] Announced candidacy February 19, 2007, on his blog.[9]

Wikinews has interviewed the following independent candidates:


[edit] References

  1. ^ Jack Grimes’ Statement of Candidacy for the 2008 U. S. Presidential Election
  2. ^ frankmooreforpresident08.com
  3. ^ AFP: Nader mixes up 2008 race with new White House run
  4. ^ Alexovich, Ariel. "Nader Announces Pick for Vice President", The New York Times, 2008-02-28. 
  5. ^ FEC dislosure report:Jonathon Sharkey, FEC.gov.Accessed on 2008-02-15
  6. ^ Project Vote Smart candidate profile:Jonathon "the Impaler" Sharkey, Vote-Smart.org. Accessed on 2008-02-15
  7. ^ FEC dislosure report:Kelcey Wilson, FEC.gov.Accessed on 2008-04-05
  8. ^ Project Vote Smart candidate profile:Kelcey Wilson, Vote-Smart.org. Accessed on 2008-04-05
  9. ^ www.wilson2008.com/blog

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