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Gov. William Weld wins Libertarian VP nomination

ORLANDO — Today two-term Massachusetts governor William Weld became the vice presidential nominee for the Libertarian Party at its nominating convention. Earlier today, the delegates elected two-term New Mexico governor Gary Johnson to be the party’s presidential nominee. “This is the highest-profile ticket in the Libertarian Party’s history,” said Nicholas Sarwark, Libertarian Party Chair. “And […]

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Bernie Sanders supporters have a choice: Libertarian Johnson advocates civil liberties, peace, ending cronyism

Bernie Sanders supporters who reject the offensive, dangerous rhetoric of Republican Donald Trump and the militarism and corporate ties of presumptive Democratic presidential nominee, Hillary Clinton, have another choice. Gov. Gary Johnson, Libertarian presidential nominee Two-term New Mexico governor Gary Johnson is the Libertarian nominee for president, who, along with Trump and Clinton, is expected […]

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Orlando News 13: Libertarian Party growing in tumultuous election year

From Orlando News 13 on June 23: “In an election year noted for political upheaval and disappointment, it should not be surprising that a third party candidate is enjoying more of the spotlight. Libertarian Party says it’s primed to make big inroads in American politics this year Emphasizes individual rights over government Presidential candidate Gary […]

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CNN: What to watch at the Libertarian town hall

From CNN on June 22: “The year is 2016, and a third party is going to prime time. “The Libertarian presidential candidate, former New Mexico Gov. Gary Johnson, and his running mate, former Massachusetts Gov. Bill Weld, will face voters Wednesday evening [tonight] in a town hall live on CNN.   “The 9 p.m. event […]

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USA Today: Libertarian nominee Gary Johnson on guns, debates, and pot

An article and video interview from USA Today on June 16: “‘The two parties are the minority party currently to independents,’ Johnson tells USA TODAY’s weekly video newsmaker series. He says he disagrees with Trump, the presumptive Republican nominee, on immigration, trade and more. And he says disparagingly that Clinton, the presumptive Democratic nominee, believes ‘government […]

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U.S. News: The year of the Libertarian

From U.S. News & World Report online on June 10: “Earlier this year ABC News found that nearly 40 percent of likely GOP voters said they would be willing to consider a third-party candidate. One appealing third-party option has already emerged — Libertarian Party candidate Gary Johnson. A former two-term governor of New Mexico, Johnson […]

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In wake of Orlando shooting, Libertarian Party calls for end to 'gun-free' zones

For Immediate Release Monday, June 13, 2016 Nicholas Sarwark, Chair of the Libertarian National Committee, issued the following statement today: Despite the horrific loss of life and the dozens more injured by a spiteful, deranged shooter in Orlando yesterday, the forces of hate are losing the battle against the vast majority of peaceful individuals who […]

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Washington Times: Gary Johnson sets sights on 15 percent in polls, crucial spot on debate stage

From the Washington Times on June 8: “With an electorate totally disenchanted with the two major parties’ offerings, Libertarian Party presidential nominee Gary Johnson has a unique chance to make a splash this year — and he’s determined to do things differently than in his 2012 campaign. “Gone are the low-yield interviews with ‘internet radio’ […]

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Bernie Sanders supporters have a choice: Libertarian Johnson advocates civil liberties, peace, ending cronyism

Bernie Sanders supporters who reject the offensive, dangerous rhetoric of Republican Donald Trump and the militarism and corporate ties of presumptive Democratic presidential nominee, Hillary Clinton, have another choice. Two-term New Mexico governor Gary Johnson is the Libertarian nominee for president, who, along with Trump and Clinton, is expected to be on the ballot this […]

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Bernie Sanders supporters have a choice: Libertarian Johnson advocates civil liberties, peace, ending cronyism

For Immediate Release Wednesday, June 8, 2016 Bernie Sanders supporters who reject the offensive, dangerous rhetoric of Republican Donald Trump and the militarism and corporateties of presumptive Democratic presidential nominee, Hillary Clinton, have another choice. Gov. Gary Johnson, Libertarian presidential nominee Two-term New Mexico governor Gary Johnson is the Libertarian nominee for president, who, along […]

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Newsweek: There is a third way and it’s called Libertarianism

Jeffrey Tucker had the following opinion piece published in Newsweek on June 4: “Last weekend I attended an historic event, the nominating convention of the Libertarian Party. (I spoke but was not a delegate and declared no support for any particular candidate.) “It was a thrilling, raucous, contentius, fun, serious and, ultimately, an ebullient event […]

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