Archive | 2018

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Introducing Sid Daoud

Dear Libertarian, Allow me a few minutes to tell you about one of our best shots at winning a state house seat this year: Sid Daoud is running for Montana State House, District 8. This is a two-way race between Sid and a Republican. There is no incumbent. The win number is 2,267! Sid is […]

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Washington Times: Libertarians poll high enough to tip key races

The Washington Times ran a news story on this election cycle’s notable increase in polling results among Libertarian candidates. From the Oct. 21 article, “Libertarians poll high enough to tip key races,” by Seth McLaughlin: Rick Breckenridge has the chance to play a significant role in Montana’s senatorial election…. He is one of a number […]

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The front page of the Oct. 24, 2018 print edition of the Waco Tribune-Herald, featuring coverage of the campaign of Libertarian Lauren Daugherty for Justice of the Peace in McLennan County, Texas

Front page, above the fold: Texas Libertarian candidate featured in Waco Tribune-Herald

Lauren Daugherty, development director for the Libertarian National Committee, was interviewed for the Waco Tribune-Herald about her race for justice of the peace in McLennan County, Texas. She is running against the incumbent, W.H. “Pete” Peterson, who was involved in the aftermath of the infamous, fatal biker shooting at a Twin Peaks restaurant in Waco […]

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David Halloway

Inspired by his mother’s legacy

Dear Libertarian, Daniel Holloway’s introduction to politics was watching his mother take principled stands as a member of their local city council. He particularly remembers that she was the one city councilman who opposed an eminent domain abuse in their community. Daniel says, “She taught me from an early age that personal property rights should […]

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Steve Dutner

State Journal-Register endorses Libertarian Steve Dutner for Illinois secretary of state

Steve Dutner Illinois Libertarian Steve Dutner won the endorsement of the State Journal-Register, the daily newspaper of Springfield, the state capital. From the paper’s Oct. 17 editorial, “Opinion page endorsement: Steve Dutner for Secretary of State”: There is no doubt that the Illinois Secretary of State’s office is run better now than it was prior […]

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Politicians stoke voter fears every Halloween season

Every October before an election, both Democrats and Republicans ramp up fear-based campaigns. The Halloween season isn’t only for supernatural stories and macabre imagery, it’s also for frightening voters as a strategy for getting out the vote. The phenomenon even has a name, the “October surprise.” This election year, Republicans are trying to panic voters […]

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American foreign policy should seek an America at peace with the world. Our foreign policy should emphasize defense against attack from abroad and enhance the likelihood of peace by avoiding foreign entanglements.

United States shouldn’t kowtow to murderous regimes

Jamal Khashoggi, a columnist for the Washington Post and resident of the United States, was killed in Saudi Arabia’s consulate in Istanbul, Turkey, on Oct. 2. Saudi officials have admitted that the journalist died in their consulate, although the details of their narrative keep changing. Surveillance footage showing a body double of Khashoggi leaving the […]

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Help candidates like Gideon!

Dear Libertarian, With your help, Gideon Oakes’ team has knocked on nearly 4,000 doors in rural South Dakota! His district is larger than the state of Connecticut but has a much smaller population. Smaller population areas can be extra opportune for Libertarians, and that is one of the reasons Gideon is receiving help from one […]

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Vote Gary Johnson for U.S. Senate

Gary Johnson brings competitive fundraising to US Senate race in NM

The Gary Johnson campaign for U.S. Senate in New Mexico is raising serious money from small donors, according to Federal Election Commission reports. Johnson announced his campaign with the Libertarian Party in mid-August, and has already raised more than $235,000. Mick Rich, Johnson’s Republican opponent, raised only $133,000 during the entire quarter ending on Sept. […]

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Dan Reale

Conn. Libertarians receive $37K settlement in petitioner harassment suit

Dan Reale Libertarian political candidates in most states, including Connecticut, are required by law to collect far more petition signatures to qualify for ballot access than Democrats and Republicans must collect. In April, Libertarian Party candidate Dan Reale for U.S. House District 2 and gubernatorial candidate Rod Hancomb stood outside the entrance to the Daffodil […]

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