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YOUR MONDAY MESSAGE FROM THE LIBERTARIAN PARTY Dear friend, For Republicans and Democrats, the summer is often a slow time. Not for Libertarians. Wayne Allyn Root, the Libertarian Party’s 2008 vice-presidential nominee, has a new book out today. “The Conscience of a Libertarian” lays out the case for libertarianism and lets you know what you […]
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,’ […]
CNN reports today that not only will Republicans not attempt to block the confirmation of Supreme Court nominee Judge Sonia Sotomayor, but top Senate Republicans even went to far as to praise her record — one of opposition to individual, property and gun rights — as "mainstream." "To be honest with you, your record as […]
Freedom Fest 2009 in Las Vegas was a great outreach event for the Libertarian National Committee. The local Libertarian Party affiliate of Nevada is owed a special debt of gratitude, specifically Nathan Santucci, Debra Dedmon, and Kris McKinster. We received dozens of inquiries and passed out tons of flyers, buttons, and LP […]
Congressman Bob Barr, the 2008 Libertarian presidential nominee, writes in his Atlanta Journal-Constitution blog today that Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor’s views on the Second Amendment are "superficial and disappointing." The Libertarian Party agrees and reiterates its opposition to her nomination.
Chris Agrella, small businessman and Libertarian nominee for Congress in California’s 32nd congressional district, grabbed 5.2 percent of the vote in Tuesday’s special election to fill the seat vacated by current Labor Secretary Hilda Solis. Agrella faced two cousins, Democrat nominee Judy Chu and Republican nominee Betty Chu, in the three-way election after none of […]
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 […]
Not only is Barack Obama’s approval among Democrats and independents slipping, a new CBS News poll finds 75 percent of Americans now say his massive "stimulus" package of expanded government spending has had "no impact" or a "worse" effect on the economy. (Click here for the PDF.)
Dear friend, Have you considered becoming a Libertarian precinct leader? I’m asking because, as a political party, we have an obligation to win elections. Not only do our over 200 elected Libertarians need some friendly allies where they serve, there are many communities across America with no elected Libertarians. We need to change that. And […]
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 […]
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 […]
Wes Benedict, Libertarian Party of Texas Executive Director from 2004 to 2008 and former member of the Libertarian National Committee, was named Executive Director of the Libertarian National Committee today by Chairman William Redpath. Benedict begins his service July 17 at the LNC’s quarterly meeting in St. Louis, Missouri and will then move directly to […]
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