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Andrew Hunt From the Daily Beast article dated June 5, 2014, about Libertarian candidates in the southern United States: Drawing surprisingly high support, a trio of Libertarian candidates has the potential to disrupt already tight races in the Deep South, where Democrats and Republicans are waging epic battles for Florida governor, Georgia governor, and one […]

The Hyatt Regency Columbus is holding a block of rooms for our convention, but only through this Thursday, June 5. After that date, rooms might not be available to our group. There are still rooms available, especially for the “peak” nights of 6/26 through 6/28. Even if you are not 100 percent sure that you […]

The Libertarian National Committee has moved into its new headquarters! Our new office is a modern, recently renovated, all-brick end unit of a town house–style building. It is located at 1444 Duke St. in the historic Old Town section of Alexandria, Va., just three blocks from a major D.C. Metro subway stop. The phone numbers […]

Kmele Foster The National Convention is only four weeks away! Terrific News: We have secured our headline speaker for the Grand Banquet! It’s Kmele Foster, one of the co-hosts on the new hit (libertarian) show on FBN, “The Independents.” He’s young and intelligent and has a knack for expressing libertarian positions in an eloquent manner. […]

In response to a Libertarian Party website poll that asked, “As soon as is practical, how much should we cut federal government taxes and spending?” Libertarians came down overwhelmingly in favor of dramatically reducing taxes and federal government spending. A majority (59 percent) want federal spending reduced by more than 90 percent. This would balance […]

In spite of the crippling barrier posed by top-two primaries in California that serves to keep third party candidates off the ballot, six California Libertarians will be on the primary ballot on June 3 as write-in candidates, and one is virtually guaranteed a spot on the November ballot. The six candidates are: Jose Casteneda — […]

[The following was provided by the Libertarian Party of Collier County. They helped prevent their county government from taking on new debt.]   LPCC Chairman Jared Grifoni The Libertarian Party of Collier County (“LPCC”) has been fighting the creation of the La Peninsula MSBU (Municipal Service Benefit Unit) since December 2013. After conducting significant research […]

Dear Libertarian, Just in time for summer, we’re getting a great deal on some hats and are offering them to you for $25.99! They’re navy blue with the word “LIBERTARIAN” embroidered across the front in bright gold. These aren’t cheap throwaway caps. They’re high quality 100 percent cotton, embroidered in America, and perfect for protecting […]

In case you haven’t noticed, there are new additions to the speaker lineup since the last LP News (April) — and we’re trying to keep it updated. Ben Swann One is former news anchor, Emmy Award winner, and investigative reporter Ben Swann. He is becoming an Internet phenomenon and his many endeavors can be seen […]

Sean Haugh Sean Haugh, the North Carolina LP candidate for the U.S. Senate this November, is polling at 11 percent in his three-way race, according to Public Policy Polling today. This is an extraordinarily high poll result for a third-party candidate in three-way race for U.S. Senate in a major public poll. Incumbent Democrat Kay […]

Libertarians Working for You Sick of hearing news drenched with Democrats and Republicans’ latest drivel about more bad laws we supposedly need, more taxes, more war, and higher government spending? Want to hear Libertarian candidates and their plans to downsize big government? On the new LP radio show “Libertarians Working for You,” candidates have pledged […]