After debate, little-known Democrat draws a crowd

Boston Globe by Joe Lauria | Apr. 28, 2007 (News Report)

Gravel said he decided to run for president because of his anger over Iraq. Friends urged him to use the campaign to also push two policy goals: direct democracy and a revamped federal tax code.

Gravel advocates a constitutional amendment and a federal statute establishing legislative procedures for citizens to make laws through ballot initiatives .

He also supports the Fair Tax, which would eliminate the Internal Revenue Service and ... Full Story »

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Posted by: Posted by Ben Ross - Apr 29, 2007 - 4:52 AM PDT
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 by Ben Ross - Oct. 1, 2008

A total different voice than the Tweedledee ...dumb ofthe front runners. good reporting with a little background.

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Kyle Klipowicz
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 by Kyle Klipowicz - Oct. 1, 2008

I've never heard of this man, but it sounds like he has a robust populist history. I'm glad to have read the article, as now I will do some research on him. In any case, his inclusion to the debates forces other candidates to answer tough questions that need to be addressed.

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