American Independent Party
Political party in the United States / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Not to be confused with Independent voter, Independent politician, The American Independent, Independence Party of America, Independent Party of Oregon, or United States Independence Party.
The American Independent Party (AIP) is a political party in the United States founded in 1968.[5][6]
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Chairman | Victor Marani (CA)[1] |
Vice Chairman | James Mallamace[2] |
Founders | Bill Shearer Eileen Knowland Shearer |
Founded | July 8, 1967; 57 years ago (1967-07-08) |
Split from | Democratic Party Republican Party |
Headquarters | PO Box 1479. Freedom, California 95019 |
Ideology | American nationalism Anti-communism Paleoconservatism[3] Right-wing populism Formerly, now factions: Populism Economic populism Syncretic politics |
Political position | Right-wing |
National affiliation | American Independent Party[4] |
Slogan | "No North, No South, No East, No West - One Great Nation, Heaven Blessed!" |
State Senate | 0 / 40 |
State House | 0 / 80 |
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The party experienced a split in 1976, resulting in the formation of the American Party and the continuation of the American Independent Party. The AIP was affiliated with the national Constitution Party from 1992 to 2008. A leadership dispute occurred within the AIP during the 2008 election cycle following its disaffiliation from the Constitution Party.
The party is known for highlighting independent campaigns. In April 2024, the AIP nominated independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr and running-mate Nicole Shanahan to their ticket.[7]