Reply #4: We may not be able to get Kucinich on the ballot [View All]

[IndianaGreen]

Dean is well on his way to being on the Indiana Democratic primary ballot, the first candidate to be able to do so. The Kucinich supporters are independents, many of whom have never voted before. They are getting a quick lesson in how screwed up Indiana election laws are, and on the need to reform them. The laws are written to prevent an outside challenger from gathering enough signatures, particularly in mostly rural counties. The GOP and the Democratic establishment wanted the rules to favor their choices for the nomination.

The last time Indiana was a factor during a Presidential primary season was way back in 1968 when the race was contested all the way to the June California primary. We may find ourselves in a similar situation this year if no clear frontrunner (in terms of delegates) is apparent by the time we get to May.