January 1998

NC Freedom Fest launches LP groups, campaigns Jo Jorgensen, the LP's 1996 Vice Presidential candidate, was the featured speaker at the "Freedom Fest," sponsored by the LP of North Carolina on October 25th. More than 75 Libertarian activists gathered in Lenoir Rhyne College in Hickory to officially organize LP groups in 11 counties, said Candi Copas, the Libertarian National Committee Representative (Region 4). Attendees also were exhorted by Jorgensen to "run for office" -- and several announced their candidacies for races in 1998 and 2000. "Seeing the turn-out here, and the enthusiasm expressed, makes me realize how close we are to getting Libertarians elected to local offices across the state," said Copas.

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