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John Opdycke

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Sep 30, 2026
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Aug 3, 2026

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  1. Article · Sep 30, 2026 · John Opdycke

    Independent Voters Decide Elections. What Do They Get in Return? (opens the original)

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    Editor's Note: The following commentary piece originally published on The Fulcrum and has been republished on IVN in partnership with the publication. The midterms are six weeks away, and polls predict that independent voters, who broke for Donald Trump in 2024, are planning on voting for Democrats by wide margins. Among Latinos, the numbers are staggering, to the point that the Republican gerrymanders in Florida and Texas may actually result in Democratic victories. If the Democrats take contro

  2. Article · Sep 1, 2026 · John Opdycke

    Perot 2.0 Isn’t a Candidate. It’s a Movement (opens the original)

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    Editor's Note: This commentary originally published on The Fulcrum and has been republished on IVN as part of a joint partnership with the publication and the Latino News Network. On February 20, 1992, Texas businessman Ross Perot appeared on Larry King Live and set in motion a significant challenge to the two-party status quo. I’m not asking to be drafted. But if the people want to register me in all 50 states, I’ll promise you this: between now and the conventions we’ll get both parties’ heads

  3. Article · Aug 3, 2026 · John Opdycke

    America’s Closed Primary System Runs on Fake Party Membership (opens the original)

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    Editor's Note: This commentary from Open Primaries President John Opdycke originally published on The Fulcrum and has been republished on IVN in partnership with the publication. Advocates for closed primaries believe that political parties should be allowed to limit participation to registered party members. Their logic is…logical. Why should Elks Club Members have a say in Rotary Club Business? But Americans are looking for ways to make our country better, logical or otherwise. They don’t care

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