For Immediate Release Tuesday, July 28, 2009 Senators reminded a vote to confirm was a vote against gun rights WASHINGTON — America’s third largest party Wednesday reminded members of the Senate Judiciary Committee their vote for Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor was a vote against constitutionally-guaranteed gun rights and those who vote to confirm in […]
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Libertarians in the Media: July 26 to August 2
For Immediate Release Saturday, July 25, 2009 Here are just a few of the opportunities this week to see, hear and read Libertarians in the mainstream media. Along with these broadcast radio, television and cable news appearances, 2008 presidential candidate Bob Barr contributes to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution here at The Barr Code. Tell your friends […]
Doctors demand Obama apology
For Immediate Release Thursday, July 23, 2009 Pitching government control, President falsely accuses doctors of conspiring to make children sicker WASHINGTON — Dr. Richard S. Kerr, M.D., a West Virginia Libertarian Party member and a retired doctor with 36 years experience, asked President Barack Obama Thursday to apologize for comments made in his Wednesday night […]
Libertarians decry defeat of concealed carry amendment
For Immediate Release Wednesday, July 22, 2009 S. 845 would have protected constitutional rights WASHINGTON — America’s third largest party Wednesday criticized senators voting against an amendment establishing concealed carry reciprocity between all states and reminded them voters have a record of holding gun rights opponents accountable on Election Day. ‘Libertarians are no-compromise defenders of […]
As Cat announces factory shutdowns, Libertarians want Obama explanation
For Immediate Release Wednesday, July 22, 2009 More jobs lost as ‘stimulus’ bill delays economic recovery WASHINGTON — America’s third largest party Wednesday asked President Barack Obama to explain to the American people why his $787 billion ‘stimulus’ government expansion plan has once again failed to deliver on even its most basic promises. ‘If he […]
Libertarians respond to Obama press conference
For Immediate Release Wednesday, July 22, 2009 WASHINGTON — Libertarian National Committee Communications Director Donny Ferguson issued the following statement Wednesday night, in response to President Barack Obama’s press conference: ‘Tonight’s press conference by President Obama, complete with scare tactics and wildly inaccurate claims, perfectly illustrated why more and more Americans are losing faith in […]
Libertarians: No need for ‘Iraq war rush’ to government-run medicine
For Immediate Release Tuesday, July 21, 2009 Obama demands for immediate action, little transparency are hallmarks of bad legislation WASHINGTON — America’s third largest party Tuesday urged Congress to take its time deliberating the proposed government takeover of the nation’s health care system amid pressure from the White House to quickly adopt the troubled proposal […]
Libertarians, Barr applaud repeal of "Barr amendment"
For Immediate Release Monday, July 20, 2009 WASHINGTON — Last week’s passage of a House appropriations bill without a rider prohibiting the District of Columbia from implementing the results of a 1998 referendum legalizing marijuana for medical purposes is applauded by Libertarians, namely the author of the original amendment itself. Known as the ‘Barr Amendment,’ […]
Libertarians take aim at Sotomayor’s anti-gun stance
For Immediate Release Wednesday, July 15, 2009 Nominee ‘can’t think’ of a right of self-defense WASHINGTON — America’s third largest party reiterated its opposition Wednesday to the Supreme Court nomination of federal judge Sonia Sotomayor after the nominee refused to give a firm answer on whether individuals have the right of self-defense. ‘Is there a […]
With unemployment skyrocketing, Libertarians suggest real stimulus
For Immediate Release Thursday, July 9, 2009 GOP, Dems debate passing another spending expansion, despite past failures WASHINGTON — America’s third largest party Thursday criticized Democrat and Republican leaders in Congress for suggesting that rising unemployment can be solved by passing another ‘stimulus’ government expansion, or by spending current appropriations more quickly. Libertarians propose an […]
Maryland LP nominates four candidates
For Immediate Release Thursday, July 9, 2009 (From the Maryland LP) Timonium, MD — The Libertarian Party of Maryland has nominated four candidates in the upcoming 2010 election. In the First District, Dr. Richard Davis has been nominated as the Libertarian candidate for Congress; he ran in 2008. Lorenzo Gaztaaga has accepted the nomination for […]
Mike Ferguson to Host ‘Wake Up Columbia’ on ‘The Eagle’ 93.9 FM Next Week
For Immediate Release Sunday, July 5, 2009 Blunt, Calzone, Root among Scheduled Guests (Columbia, MO) – ‘Missouri Viewpoints’ Producer and Host Mike Ferguson will take to the radio airwaves next week. Ferguson will fill in for Tom Bradley as host of ‘Wake Up Columbia’, KSSZ’s morning drive time program, Monday through Thursday (July 6th through […]