Gerrymandering or redistricting to blame for major anti-democracy distortions in election system
Democrats articles on Democracy Chronicles
Basically the Democrats are the leftist and centrist party. Notably, the Democrats are the oldest political party still in existence in the United States and probably the oldest political party in the world. Also see our articles on Republicans, Independent Politicians and our Third Party Central section.
Multiple Issues Enabled Strong Victory for Obama
Claim of strong victory for Obama on ‘small’ issues falls short of accuracy as vote trends emerge
Americans Worry Politicians Vulnerable to Fiscal Cliff
Crisis threatens country with steep drop in Federal spending for many vulnerable to fiscal cliff
Jesse Jackson Jr’s Vacant Seat Opens Political Battle
Jesse Jackson Jr’s vacant seat has been filled by corruption allegations that forced his removal
Democrats Narrow Gap with Republicans in House of Representatives
Energized Democrats narrow gap and pick-up several important seats in House of Representatives
Superstar NJ Mayor Cory Booker Challenges Tea Party
Popular mayor of a struggling but growing Newark Cory Booker challenges Tea Party on economics
Instant Runoff Revisited: Plurality’s Optimal Strategy
Instant runoff revisited: progressive voters know Green Party represents alternative to Democrats
Can You Lose an Election Despite Winning the Vote?
Democrat vote totals don’t amount to election gains in representation in House of Representatives showing you can lose an election despite leading vote
Orthodox Jews Supported Obama by Large Margin
Democrats got strong backing as Orthodox Jews supported Obama with votes cast across the country
How a Progressive Voted Optimally Using Various Election Methods
Michael Ossipoff on How a Progressive Voted Optimally. Ossipoff shows you can use election methods to make your choice