For Immediate Release Sunday, November 2, 2008 ‘With the campaign moving towards its close, Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin gave a speech denouncing America’s dependence on foreign oil. She also criticized the consequences ‘when foreign powers control our energy supplies,’ observes Bob Barr, the Libertarian Party candidate for president. ‘Yet Gov. Palin backs the […]
Press Releases and Party News
Video Your Vote!
From Volunteer Coordinator Austin Petersen: As Election Day nears, we wanted to tell you about an opportunity to get your candidate more exposure on YouTube, and to participate in an exciting partnership we have with PBS. It’s called Video Your Vote, and its a simple project with a simple goal: to collect the largest library […]
Make Sure Your Vote Counts!
In these last few days, millions of undecided voters will finally make up their minds for a candidate, and will decide the future of the next four years of this country. As we have since 1972, the Libertarian Party is representing Americans across the nation by running candidates who believe in less government, lower taxes […]
The Libertarian Party Is the Voice for Liberty
By Dr. Jim Lark, orginally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch: As Election Day approaches, many Virginians who believe the federal government is too big, too intrusive, and too expensive may feel they have no one to support at the ballot box.
Libertarian Party Candidate Endorsements
For Immediate Release Tuesday, October 28, 2008 While Libertarian Party Presidential Nominee Bob Barr continues to dominate the media as the leading alternative to Senators Barack Obama and John McCain, other Libertarian candidates across the nation have been getting the nod from local and state media outlets. The following are endorsements and positive mentions of […]
November 5
Dear Libertarian Supporter, Every four years, generally from the end of May until the beginning of November, the Libertarian Party turns full-tilt into "presidential-campaign mode," when the majority of our efforts are spent finishing up a grueling ballot access drive and gaining the most exposure from a presidential run. The earned media—that is, media we […]
Republicans Accuse Democrats of ‘Socialism,’ but Republican Bailouts-Without-End are as Big Government as it Gets
For Immediate Release Monday, October 27, 2008 Sen. John McCain accuses Sen. Barack Obama of being a ‘socialist,’ but it is President George W. Bush, supported by Sen. McCain, who has done the most to socialize the U.S. economy. Courtesy of the Republican Party, the federal government is set to own a sizeable chunk of […]
10…9…8…
Start the countdown! Just 10 days left before the presidential election, and we’re making a strong finish down the homestretch.
As the Election Draws Near, Americans Need to Vote for Real, Meaningful Change (In Other Words…Not for Republicans or Democrats)
For Immediate Release Saturday, October 25, 2008 The famed fat lady hasn’t sung yet, but she’s warming up. Sen. John McCain’s campaign has the feel of a farewell tour. His imminent loss gives conservatives another reason to drop the Republican Party. The GOP long ago abandoned those who believe in limited government and individual liberty. […]
Barr Predicts McCain Will Lose in Georgia
For Immediate Release Friday, October 24, 2008 “Senator John McCain will not win Georgia,” predicts Bob Barr, the Libertarian Party nominee for president. “His shrinking poll numbers are an indication that McCain is losing touch with the American public as we get closer to November 4th.” “Sen. McCain never connected with the fiscal conservatives in […]
Democracy Subverted in Connecticut for the Benefit of Technology
For Immediate Release Friday, October 24, 2008 Bob Barr Loses Ballot Status Due to Bureaucratic Failures A U.S. Federal District Judge yesterday allowed the state of Connecticut to keep Libertarian Presidential Nominee Bob Barr off the November ballot despite Barr meeting the legislative requirements for ballot access. The Libertarian Party of Connecticut properly submitted over […]
Barr Says McCain is on his 'Farewell Tour'
For Immediate Release Wednesday, October 22, 2008 Urges Voters to Vote for Real, Principled Change Bob Barr says that Sen. John McCain is on his “farewell tour” across America, as it has become clear that Sen. McCain has no realistic chance of winning the presidential election. “The wheels on the Straight Talk Express have come […]