3rd-Party Candidates Could Tip Tight Races

Townhall Staff

Oct 25, 2010 9:17 AM Oct 25, 2010

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Even political junkies might not be able to identify LeAlan Jones, Shawn Moody, Scott Ashjian and Ceci Iglesias, but all four could have a major effect on the political balance of power after Election Day.

They're all running as third-party or independent candidates for office. It's unlikely that any of them will emerge victorious Nov. 2, but given this year's volatile political atmosphere, candidates polling in the low single digits can tip the scales in tight congressional and gubernatorial races.