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Minnesota Independence Party Joins National Independence Party in Anticipation of Presidental Run

IMMEDIATE RELEASE (02/01/2008; 1233)(readMedia)-- The Independence Party of Minnesota has voted to affiliate with the Independence Party of America. The Minnesota Independence Party looks forward to building a new major party in America.

Frank MacKay, Chairman of the Independence Party of America attended the convention today and is very excited about the outcome. MacKay announced, “We are proud to have the Minnesota Independence Party as a partner in a new major party which will ultimately give Americans a real alternative in presidential politics. It will allow Minnesota voters to express their preferences up and down the ticket.”

Craig Swaggert, Chairman of the Minnesota Independence Party stated, “We are thrilled that the Independence Party will be able to come together in a new organization to give an overdue voice to the Independents across the country.”

Swaggart continued, “The Independence Party voted to allow cross-endorsement of ideal candidates from other parties who support our cause of reform; a practice last used in 1998. Entering presidential politics and reaching out to other parties will allow us to offer the reform Americans really want.”

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The Independence Party of America has roots in 26 States through their alignment with the Reform Party of America, where Chairman Frank MacKay is the Executive Director. The IPOA has direct organizations in several other states such as Virginia and Pennsylvania. National Chairman Frank MacKay is also Chair of the New York State Independence Party with over 400,000 party members.