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 […]
Press Releases and Party News
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.
LP Monday Message: Celebrating Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
January 18, 2010 Dear Friend of Liberty, While Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. never held political office, his impact on American politics and public policy was huge. Dr. King knowingly risked his life working for freedom and equality during dangerous times for blacks in America. He advocated using non-violent means, such as civil disobedience, to […]
2008 LP nominee Bob Barr defends Constitution, clashes with Bill O’Reilly
The 2008 LP presidential nominee locks horns with Bill O’Reilly over terrorism issues:
Support Libertarian Joe Kennedy in our poll!
Dear Friend of Liberty, I hope you’ll show your support for Libertarian Party member Joe Kennedy by voting in our website poll. Joe Kennedy is running for U.S. Senator in the special election on Tuesday, January 19, in Massachusetts.
Libertarians applaud Joe Kennedy for standing firm
For Immediate Release Friday, January 15, 2010 WASHINGTON – The Libertarian Party (LP) today expressed its support for independent Libertarian Joe Kennedy’s determination not to drop out of the Massachusetts special election for U.S. Senator. The New York Times recently published an article that considered Kennedy’s effect on the January 19 election. While some claim […]
Free OPH Kits for Libertarian Student Groups
Dear Friend of Liberty, The Advocates for Self-Government recently made this very generous offer: FREE OPH KITS FOR LIBERTARIAN STUDENT GROUPS: We’re giving our acclaimed OPH (Operation Politically Homeless) outreach kits to libertarian student groups FREE — if they simply promise to use them a minimum of three times a year and send us photos […]
LP Monday Message: 193 Libertarian Candidates File in Texas; Other News
January 11, 2010 Dear Friend of Liberty, January 4, 2010 was the deadline to file for office for the November 2010 elections in Texas. An impressive 193 Libertarians filed. I think several others had hoped to file, but they missed the deadline. Texas has the earliest filing deadline for the November 2, 2010 elections.
Planning Continues for the 2010 National Convention in St. Louis
[re-printed from December 2009 LP News] It’s not too early to put the 2010 National Libertarian Party Convention on your calendar. The 2010 convention will be held Memorial Day weekend from Thursday, May 27 through Monday, May 31 in St. Louis, Missouri. The Libertarian Party has intentionally scheduled many of the recent conventions on holiday […]
LP candidate Joe Kennedy appears on 96.9 “Boston Talks” radio show
Libertarian Party candidate Joe Kennedy was recently on a radio debate on 96.9 "Boston Talks" radio show. He is contending for the late Edward Kennedy’s Senate seat in a special election that will be held on January 19th, 2010. You can view the video of the debate below. Joe’s closing remarks begin at 2:30 in […]
Libertarian Party wants open health care negotiations
For Immediate Release Thursday, January 7, 2010 WASHINGTON – The Libertarian Party (LP) calls on President Obama to not break yet another campaign promise by directing Congress to have an open, televised format for all future negotiations on the health care overhaul bills under consideration in Congress. In 2008, then-Senator Obama promised at least eight […]
193 Libertarian candidates file in Texas
Yesterday, January 4, was the deadline in Texas for candidates to file for the November 2010 elections. Texas has the earliest filing deadline of the 50 states. The LP Texas reports that 193 candidates filed. There are three statewide offices for which no Democrat filed, meaning that the race will probably be between a Libertarian […]