May 1998
Browne endorses Bergland for Chair
The David Bergland for National Chair campaign has received an endorsement from Harry Browne, the party's 1996 presidential candidate, who called Bergland the "perfect choice" to be the Libertarian Party's chairman.
"David has been a tireless Libertarian activist -- chairing the LP during the successful 1977-1981 years, handling numerous committees, and making Libertarians proud as the presidential candidate in 1984," said Browne. "And he has specialized in the communication of libertarian ideas.
Browne said he made the endorsement because he sees "danger ahead. I'm afraid the party could take a step in the wrong direction and undo much of the progress we've made in the past few years." Specifically, Browne said he supported Bergland's promise, if elected, to appoint Steve Dasbach as LP National Director, which would ensure the continuation of the party's current membership growth strategies and the retention of the national office staff.
In other Bergland news, the campaign has launched a World Wide Web site: www.libertarianism.com. The site features information on Bergland's campaign, his vision for the party, his bio, and an interactive endorsers list, said campaign spokesman Jack Dean.
"Anyone who wants to endorse David can do so easily, directly from the site," said Dean. "Endorsers' names are being added to the list daily."
The Bergland campaign can be contacted at (714) 751-8980, or by e-mail at DavidBergland@libertarianism.com.
