It was George Washington who wisely warned, in his Farewell Address, of the “baneful effects” of political partisanship, which “agitates the community with ill-founded jealousies and false alarms, kindles the animosity of one part against another, foments occasional riot and insurrection...”
It’s clear that attempting to reform a partisan-riven, gridlocked Congress is a fools-errand, the only initial step that makes sense is to push reform in the states first, and give Congress no other choice but to follow.
Most voters are more than ready to try something new, and TakeItBack.org, is gathering signatures to put the South Dakota Nonpartisan Democracy Amendment on the 2016 South Dakota General election ballot.
Rick Weiland is a businessman in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and former candidate for the U.S. Senate; Drey Samuelson was Chief of Staff for U.S. Senator Tim Johnson for his 28 year congressional career. They are the co-founders of TakeitBack.org.
If a majority votes for the initiative, it was favored 71%-26% in a June PPP poll, it’s likely that other states, especially those in which ballot initiatives are allowed, will follow.
Vote for V: South Dakotans for Non-Partisan Elections
Nearly 40,000 South Dakota voters put Amendment V – Nonpartisan Elections on the November 2016 ballot so that the voters, not the political parties and special interests, own our government. Amendment V – Nonpartisan Elections ensures that all South Dakota voters can participate and vote for the candidates of their choice, regardless of party.
Amendment V – Nonpartisans Elections will:
- Ensure all South Dakotans get equal access to the Primary election ballot, regardless of party affiliation.
- Gets rid of party labels, enabling voters to choose the best person to represent the community.
- Places all candidates, regardless of party affiliation, on one Primary ballot for voters to decide.
- Advances the two candidates who win the highest number of votes to the General election.
- Prevents taxpayer dollars from being wasted on private party elections.
CLICK HERE for the Vote Yes On V website.
As I have previously posted, this is the correct issue, Open Primaries on a single ballot, with the wrong solution.
I support an Open Primary with Ranked-Choice Voting to select a candidate. And at the same time, a separate ballot for party office elections only open to registered party members.
NYC Wins When Everyone Can Vote! Michael H. Drucker
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