Veterans Sue New York Over Closed Primaries. Hegseth Purges 20% of Generals. Iraq Ends After 20 Years — Iran Just Beginning. Media Blitz Pod
Veterans are suing New York over a rigged primary system that locks 45% of American voters out of elections they pay for. Pete Hegseth is purging 20% of the generals and admirals mid-war. Iraq officially ends after 20 years — and Iran is just beginning. This is a no-BS breakdown of the three stories independents cannot afford to miss.
The rigged two-party system just picked a fight with the wrong people. Paul Rieckhoff and Independent Voter Project attorney Chad Peace are…
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→ Four things from today’s episodeWhy 45% of American voters. and a disproportionate share of veterans — are shut out of the primaries that decide most elections
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The California Democratic Party v. Jones precedent and how I. The California Democratic Party v. Jones precedent and how IVP is flipping it to defend independent voters
Paul’s story. walking into a public school on primary day and telling his kids why dad can’t vote
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