NPR’s Jon Elving has raised the question of whether the recent news about Jon Huntsman’s departure from the race for the Republican nomination is really the last we’ll see of him. He wonders whether Huntsman could emerge as the nominee for the Americanselect.org. Americans have spent the last year asking themselves, “who is Jon Huntsman?” Now the question is, “what is Americanselect?” And could Jon Huntsman be on the ballot this November if he is nominated at Americanselect’s convention? That convention is an online effort to get an alternate candidate elected whose nomination will come from real people and not through either of the major parties, Republican or Democrat. Check out the following link: http://youtu.be/Tp3Hn6BSy5s to learn more.

Americanselect is a secure process that will allow voters to use the internet to nominate candidates. It was started by one wealthy investor and has been supported by others whose names have so far not been disclosed. With 40% of voters identifying as Independents this year, this is already shaping up to be an interesting year. But this concept of a digital revolution that circumvents the media and traditional nominating process, could make it a radical one.

NPR on Huntsman’s departure from the race for the Republican nod

40% of voters identify as Independents