In Texas one can only get on a balot as an independent if they recieve some 60,000 write in votes, and only those not participating in either party's primary are eligible. Where as it is not impossible by any means, I don't think these restrictions are fair, and unless someone has considerable clout can these things be achieved. I'm not refering to the presidential elections.
This latest round of opposition to campaign financial is annoying. Saying that by restricting how much money a private interest group can give a candidate "limits their freedom of speech" seems a gross misinterpretation of the constitution