PSL and Peta Lindsay ballot access

Gloria La Riva will be on the Colorado, Iowa, Utah, and Wisconsin ballots instead of Peta Lindsay. In Utah and Wisconsin, La Riva is listed as an independent with no running mate. In Iowa and Colorado she is listed with the Party of Socialism and Liberation. Her running mate is Stephanie Beacham in Iowa, and Filberto Ramirez Jr. in Colorado. Peta Lindsay and her running mate, Yari Osorio, are on 9 ballots so far, all listed with the Party of Socialism and Liberation except for Vermont, where they are listed as independent. Source: http://www.thegreenpapers.com/G12/President-Details.phtml?n=LINDSAY%2CPETA

Tiffany Briscoe Maryland

Despite the fact that she is no longer actively campaigning, independent libertarian candidate Tiffany Briscoe is still a write-in option for President in the state of Maryland, and possibly some other states as well.

Party Nominations

Both the Democratic and Republican Parties have now nominated their candidates at their respective conventions.  The Democratic Party nominated incumbent President Barack H. Obama, and the Republican Party nominated former Governor of Massachusetts Willard M. Romney.  None of Obama's primary challengers received any delegates at the convention.  At the Republican convention, many Ron Paul delegates were seated, but they were not allowed to vote for their candidate of choice.  Despite the fact that Obama is now the official Democratic Party nominee, he is not the only Democratic candidate left in the race.  Willie Felix Carter, a Democratic Party candidate who was not on any primary ballots, is continuing his Presidential bid with a write-in candidacy in states that allow it without filing any form of paperwork.

Stewart Alexander Montana Ballot Access

Stewart Alexander of the Socialist Party USA will have certified write-in access in the Montana 2012 general election.

Roseanne Barr Peace and Freedom Party

Roseanne Barr has received the Peace and Freedom Party nomination following the withdrawal of Rocky Anderson from their nomination process.  Peta Lindsay, who had also been running for the party's nomination, decided to endorse Barr for the party's nomination instead.

Roseanne Barr continues Presidential bid

Roseanne Barr is continuing her Presidential campaign and is now in the running for the Peace and Freedom Party nomination.  Her running mate is peace advocate Cindy Sheehan.

Overview of Candidates foreign policy positions

Barack Obama (D) - Supported the initial invasion of Afghanistan and sent more troops there as President.  Opposed the initial invasion of Iraq, but voted for Iraq War funding why'll in congress.  Supports unmanned predator drone strikes in Pakistan and Yemen against enemy combatants and suspected terrorists which often result in civilian casulties.  Supports keeping U.S. bases open worldwide.  Has clear bias in favor of Israel over Arab and Muslim states.  Opposes U.N. recognized Palestinian state.

Mitt Romney (R) - Supported the initial invasion of Afghanistan and sending more troops there.  Supported the initial invasion of Iraq, as well as the "troop surge".  Supports unmanned predator drone strikes in Pakistan and Yemen against enemy combatants and suspected terrorists which often result in civilian casualties.  Supports keeping U.S. bases open worldwide.  Has clear bias in favor of Israel over Arab and Muslim states.  Opposes U.N. recongnized Palestinian state.

Gary Johnson (L) - Supported the initial invasion of Afghanistan, but opposed sending more troops there.  Opposed the initial invasion of Iraq and the troop surge.  Supports unmanned predator drone strikes in Pakistan and Yemen against enemy combatants and suspected terrorists which often result in civilian casualties.  Opposes keeping U.S. bases open worldwide, but would be open to keeping some bases open in Afghanistan.  Has some level of bias in favor of Israel over Arab and Muslim states.  Is silent on the possibility of Palestinian statehood.

Rocky Anderson (JPUSA) - Former Democrat and supported former Democratic Party platforms and administration policies.  Opposed the initial invasion of Iraq and the troop surge.  Opposes unmanned predator drone strikes.  Opposes keeping U.S. bases open worldwide.  Was supportive of U.S. and NATO intervention in Libya, but would have sought congressional approval.  Is unclear on the Israel/Palestinian conflict.

Jill Stein (G) - Is running with a party whose 2008 nominee voted for the initial invasion of Afghansitan, but later came to oppose the continued occupation.  Opposed the initial invasion of Iraq and troops surge, and opposes unmanned predator drone strikes.  Opposes keeping U.S. bases open worldwide and proposes a 30% cut to the military budget.  Opposed NATO intervention in Libya for the purpose of "regime change".  Supports U.N. recognized Palestinian state, while also recognizing Israel's "right to exist".

Virgil Goode (Con.) - Former member of both the Democratic and Republican parties, served in congress as a Republcian.  Supported the invasions of Iraq and Afghanistan, is unclear on the continued occupations.  Opposes keeping U.S. bases open overseas, per the Constitution Party paleoconservative platform.  Opposed intervention in Libya, opposes U.S. participation in the U.N. and all foreign aid, including to Israel.

Stewart Alexander (SPUSA) - Opposes the continued occupation of Afghanistan and opposed the intial invasion of Iraq.  Opposes unmanned drone strikes and keeping U.S. bases overseas.  Supports an immediate 50% cut to the military budget with more cuts from there, the goal being to eventually get military spending to less than 10% of what it is now.  Supports U.N. recognized independent Palestinian state, recognizes the historic value of "cultural Zionism", but opposes political Zionism and the policies of the current administration in Israel and it's policy of apartheid.

Peta Lindsay (PSL) - Outspoken anti-war advocate, opposes all wars and foreign intervention carried out by U.S. in recent history.  Opposes predetor drone strikes, supports U.N. recognized Palestinian state, is highly critical of the state of Israel.  Opposes keeping any U.S. military bases overseas, does not support aboltion of the U.S. miltary or pentagon, but supports those institutions being taken over by the working class.

Stephen Durham (FSP) - Outspoken anti-war advocate, opposed invasions of Iraq and Afghanistan, but is critical of "anti-feminist" and "oppressive" middle eastern regimes.  Supports abolition of the pentagon, but not the U.S. military.  Supports the right of soldiers to form labor unions.  Sides with the rebels in the current Syria conflict.

Jerry White (SEP) - Party platform declares support for abolition of the standing army and calls for reperations to be given to countries we have wronged.