Crashing the Parties: The Problem of Ballot Access Tova Andrea Wang, The Century Foundation, 9/20/2004 Download in PDF format The latest quixotic bid for the presidency by Ralph Nader raises a relatively obscure issue when it comes to the debate over the democratic process—access to the ballot for candidates. Tova Andrea Wang provides a rundown of arguments for and against ballot access regulations, and discusses Nader's experience with different state laws. Edition: Online    Pages: 26    Price: Free Ordering Information: The Century Foundation

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