The need for a third party is now critical

The current political divide illustrates the extreme need for a strong third party to bring the left and the right to the center, where most of the electorate is. Neither the Democrat nor the Republican parties currently represent the views of most of the American people. Let’s look at some issues for examples.

Need for a political third party: According to a Gallup Poll, 62% of Americans think we need a third party.

Term limits: 79-81% of Americans support term limits.

Disclosure of political contributions: Most Americans support disclosure of all political contributions.

Tax reform: Most Americans feel higher-income individuals should pay more and the tax system should be simpler.

Election reforms: Most Americans feel we should have a higher voting rate and support same-day registration, expanding mail-in voting, and overturning Citizens United.

Minimum Wage: 76% of Americans support raising the federal minimum wage.

One third party that is growing is the Alliance Party, which reflects most of the American views shown above.

The IP and Alliance Party "In the News"

Your Independence-Alliance, IP Candidates and National Party in the news:

• House District 5B: Hendrickson says his swing vote will benefit district, Brainerd Dispatch, 10/22/22
• Minnesota gubernatorial race: As governor, I’ll give real democracy a chance, Minneapolis Star Tribune, 10/19/22

• Race for Hennepin County Sheriff set to make historic finish, KARE11 TV, 10/18/22

• Gregg Hendrickson for 5B, Farm and Food MN Podcast, 10/17/22

• Voters Guide: Hennepin County sheriff, Sun Sailor, 10/11/22

• The outsiders: Minnesota’s third parties fight for relevance, votes, Fox 9-TV, 10/09/22

• Local legislative candidates — sans GOP — explain stances during forum, Brainerd Dispatch, 10/07/22

• Meet Your Candidates: Guy Sanschagrin, Lake Minnetonka Communications Commission, 09/29/22

• Guest Phil Fuehrer, MN IP State Chair, The Tracy Show, 09/27/22

• Voter guide: See where candidates for Minnesota governor stand, MPR, 09/27/22

• Beat the Duopoly (panel incl. IP State Chair Phil Fuehrer and SC Alliance Party State Treasurer Candidate Sarah Work), The Tracy Show, 09/25/22
• The Lars Larson Show: Guest Hugh McTavish, How do you intend to govern Minnesota with Happiness?, heard on WJON-AM (St. Cloud), 06/08/22

• Alliance Party names Michelle Griffith as National Chair, PRWeb, 06/02/22

• Sunday Take with Blois Olson: Some Intriguing Developments in 2022 Races, WCCO-AM 830, 04/10/22
• Scientist Hugh McTavish Running for Governor, WCCO-TV, 04/07/22

Independence-Alliance endorsed candidates on your November ballot!

The Independence-Alliance has four candidates endorsed for this November’s election.  Everyone will have at least one candidate on their ballot with many having two and some having three.

We have one statewide candidate running for governor; Hugh McTavish. Hugh is a Ph.D. biochemist as well as a practicing patent attorney. He has authored 18 peer-reviewed journal articles and is the inventor on 21 patents. He is CEO of two MN pharmaceutical companies that he started from his own inventions; one for a cancer drug, and another for a treatment that prevents cold sores.

The cancer drug invention came as an outgrowth of his own battle with cancer. It was an improvement on the drugs and treatment he received. He invented the cold sore treatment in order to treat his own frequent cold sores. So, Hugh has a history of taking personal adversity and turning it into a positive.  He has now set his sights on fixing the problems of politics in Minnesota.  His Lt. Gov. is Teamsters Steward and truck driver Mike Winter.

Many of you will have two endorsed choices on the ballot. For State Representative 5B (Staples, Wadena & Long Prairie), we have Gregg Hendrickson. Gregg is a US Army Veteran, has a business degree, and decades of experience in business management, finance, marketing and sales. He is running “heads-up” against a Republican (the DFL did not run a candidate).  If you’re in 5B you can vote for Gregg and Hugh!

If you live in Hennepin County you can vote for Hugh McTavish and Joseph Banks for County Sheriff. Banks has served in the Nat’l Guard and has more than 20 years of experience in law enforcement including serving as Police Chief for the Lower Sioux Community, City of Morton and the Upper Sioux Community.

And, if you live in the City of Shorewood (Hennepin County) you’ll be able to vote for three; Hugh McTavish, Joseph Banks and Guy Sanschagrin for Shorewood City Council. Guy has lived in Shorewood for over 17 years and is a certified public accountant (CPA).

Be sure to vote, early or on November 8th, and vote for you IP-endorsed Candidates: Hugh McTavish for Governor, Gregg Hendrickson for State Rep 5B, Joseph Banks for Henn Cty Sheriff and Guy Sanschagrin for Shorewood City Council.