February 8, 2010 Dear Friend of Liberty, Last week we offered a great deal on bumper stickers. As of 11:00 this morning, over 300 people have responded and ordered 30,458 stickers! Wow! The offer expires this Thursday, February 11, so I’m repeating the original message below for your benefit. I hope you’ll go order 100 […]
Press Releases and Party News
Libertarians finish strong in Costa Rica presidential election
Otto Guevara, the Libertarian presidential candidate in yesterday’s election in Costa Rica, received 21% of the vote. He came in third place, just behind the Citizens Action Party candidate who received 25%. The winner received only 47% of the vote, but under Costa Rican law there will be no runoff. The Libertarian Party congratulates Otto […]
Wes Benedict appears on FOX’s Freedom Watch
On February 4, LP Executive Director Wes Benedict appeared on FOX’s Freedom Watch with Judge Andrew Napolitano. Benedict talked about libertarianism and the Libertarian Party.
One week only: Stock up on 10-cent Libertarian bumper stickers!
Dear Friend of Liberty, I’m about to offer you a fantastic deal. For one week only, you can get Libertarian bumper stickers like the one below: up to 10 stickers per dollar you donate! (Minimum $10 donation required.) This offer expires on Thursday, February 11, 2010 at 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time.
Missouri Libertarian has strong showing in special election
Libertarian Patty Tweedle received 22% of the vote in yesterday’s special election for Missouri State Representative (District 62). Tweedle’s only opponent was a Republican. Ballot Access News editor Richard Winger points out that Tweedle had almost as much support as the 2008 Democratic Party candidate for that office. In 2008, the Democrat received 27% of […]
LP Monday Message: A lot of Americans identify as libertarians
February 1, 2010 Dear Friend of Liberty, An analysis published by the Cato Institute on January 21 offers a variety of statistics to support the notion that Americans are becoming more libertarian, and that they are becoming more comfortable with the word “libertarian” itself. I thought this study was very interesting, and I encourage you […]
Libertarians respond to State of the Union address
For Immediate Release Thursday, January 28, 2010 WASHINGTON – Libertarian Party (LP) Chairman William Redpath issued the following statement today in response to President Barack Obama’s State of the Union address: “Tonight’s speech was a reminder that, for decades, the policies of Republicans and Democrats alike have failed. Libertarians are asking people to take matters […]
LP Monday Message: 2010 St. Louis Convention Website Live!
January 25, 2010 Dear Friend of Liberty, The much anticipated 2010 St. Louis Libertarian National Convention website is now live and taking Early Bird registrations! I hope you’ll visit the registration page and purchase a discounted convention package today. I recommend the Gold Package (probably no surprise there).
You can’t spoil an election if the other choices are rotten
LP Texas chairman Pat Dixon speaks about "spoiling" in the Texas Tribune, January 25, 2010: Dixon doesn’t care if his candidates take votes away from the major parties. You can’t spoil an election if the mainstream parties are already rotten, he says. “[Spoiling] would be a concern if there were candidates on the ballot on […]
Update on Michael Badnarik
Michael Badnarik, the Libertarian Party’s 2004 presidential nominee, recently had a serious heart attack, and he is recovering. A website has been set up for people who would like to donate to help Michael with his medical bills: http://www.heartsofliberty.org/ I spoke to Michael’s mother recently, and she gave me the following address for get-well cards:
Surprise: new Republican Senator wants more government-run health care
Republican Senator-elect Scott Brown disclosed his hope of implementing more government-run health care in a recent post-campaign speech. Brown said he feels that a "basic plan for everyone" is important. Republican politicians generally do not favor limiting or reducing government. Most Republicans want to increase the size and scope of government. Mr. Brown is an […]
Joe Kennedy talks about Massachusetts election
In this Dedham Transcript article, Joe Kennedy discusses the election, his opponents, and those who demanded that he drop out. Detailed election results are available here. The Libertarian Party congratulates Joe on his run. Visit his campaign website.