On September 15, LP Executive Director Wes Benedict was interviewed by the Stop Taxing Us blog about his recent warning to tea partiers. You can find the interview here.
Author Archive | Staff
Libertarian U.S. Senate Candidate Chuck Donovan is leading a revolution against big government spending.
Johnny Isakson Receiving Campaign Support from Socialized Medicine Champion, Mitt Romney
Libertarian candidate Michael Beitler continues to poll 6%
Michael Beitler, Libertarian for U.S. Senate in North Carolina, polled 6% in this SurveyUSA poll. Beitler has maintained support at 6% in several polls since June. Beitler received support from 11% of liberals, 5% of moderates, and 5% of conservatives. He was supported by 16% of independents, 5% of Democrats, and 2% of Republicans.
Libertarians in Texas poll
According to the Texas Tribune, six Texas Libertarian candidates are polling at least 5%. Kathie Glass, running for Governor, 5% Scott Jameson, running for Lt. Governor, 5% Jon Roland, running for Attorney General, 5% James Holdar, running for Land Commissioner, 7% Rick Donaldson, running for Agriculture Commissioner, 8% Roger Gary, running for Railroad Commissioner, 6%
Libertarians polling strong in Georgia, may force runoffs
According to a WXIA TV poll, the Georgia Libertarian candidate for governor, John Monds, is getting 9% of voter support. In three races (including the governor’s race), the poll indicates Libertarian candidates will hold the other candidates below 50%, requiring a runoff.
LP Monday Message: Congress burns Constitution
September 13, 2010 Dear Friend of Liberty, Hi, I hope you had a nice weekend. The weather was absolutely beautiful here in D.C.! We had a light mist on Sunday morning, but that kept us nice and cool as we handed out Libertarian literature at some of the 9/12 rallies in town. I was pleased […]
Libertarian Senate candidate Chuck Donovan on 9/11 anniversary
The following is from the Donovan for Senate campaign. ATLANTA, GA – September 11, 2010 – Chuck Donovan, candidate for U.S. Senator from the state of Georgia, issued the following statement on the anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001:
Libertarians issue warning to Tea Partiers
For Immediate Release Friday, September 10, 2010 WASHINGTON – Looking toward the 9/12 Tea Party events in Washington, DC, Libertarian Party executive director Wes Benedict issued the following warning to Tea Partiers: “Republicans are trying to fool you again.” “There are two kinds of Tea Partiers,” said Benedict. “One kind is so blinded by its […]
Libertarian U.S. Senate Candidate and Airline Pilot Makes Statement on Ninth Anniversary of 9/11
For Immediate Release Friday, September 10, 2010 ATLANTA, GA – Chuck Donovan, candidate for U.S. Senator from the state of Georgia, issued the following statement on the anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001: “Like most Americans, I took the attacks of 9/11 very hard. As a professional pilot, I took them personally. […]
4-way U.S. Senate candidates’ debate set for Sept. 26
KTVK-3TV in Phoenix has scheduled a debate that will include all four of Arizona’s ballot-qualified U.S. Senate candidates: John McCain, Rodney Glassman, Jerry Joslyn and myself. It will run without commercial interruption from 6pm to 7pm on Sunday, Sept. 26. This is most likely the only debate that McCain will agree to participate in. If […]
Bicycle Czar for Omaha is Newest Cornhusker Kickback
Mayor of Omaha, Nebraska is fond of federal dollars.
Ludwig von Mises Institute added to Liberty Links
In an effort to re-establish many of the links to the broader libertarain movement that some of our older web sites used to contain, I’ve contacted many leaders to ask if we can link to their organization’s web site. The latest addition to www.lp.org/liberty-links is the Ludwig von Mises Institute (www.mises.org).
