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Richmond Times-Dispatch: Gary Johnson remains the best choice for president

From the Richmond Times-Dispatch, hometown newspaper of Hillary Clinton’s Democratic VP running mate, Tim Kaine: “In three previous editorials we have explained why Gary Johnson remains the only sensible choice for president. From his business and executive experience to his positions on the issues, he stands head and shoulders above his two principal competitors, Hillary Clinton and Donald […]

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Two more newspapers endorse Gov. Gary Johnson for President

South Carolina’s most-circulated newspaper, The Post and Courier of Charleston, has endorsed Gov. Gary Johnson for President. In an editorial published in this Sunday’s edition, The Post and Courier made its case for Gov. Johnson by stating that “it’s grimly obvious that a record number of voters are thoroughly dismayed by what they justifiably see as their lack of a positive White House […]

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Reason article on LP candidate pledges to shrink government

Brian Doherty of Reason magazine wrote an article on November 5 about the Libertarian Party 2016 candidate pledges to shrink government. “Creating a meaningful distinction between their candidates and those of the Republicans and Democrats is important to the L.P. The Party thus created a series of pledges setting forth the Party’s political vision. Many […]

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Pause to thank Johnson & Weld

I wanted to pause for a moment to thank Governors Gary Johnson and Bill Weld for running for President and Vice President. Running for office as a Libertarian can be a very rewarding activity, but it’s also very challenging. I am so glad to have two such highly qualified people representing the Libertarian Party at […]

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Libertarian candidates pledge to downsize U.S. military

For Immediate Release | Thursday, November 3, 2016 | Forty-two Libertarians running for federal office in 2016 have pledged to disentangle the United States from conflicts in the Middle East, cut unneeded military spending, close down foreign military bases, and bring American troops home to their families. The candidates aim to reduce military spending by […]

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ND Libertarian US Senate candidate advocates for individual over government in televised debate

Libertarian Robert Marquette participated in a debate among North Dakota US Senate candidates on October 14. “I have the courage of conviction to do what it takes to make the changes that will end the destructive economic, monetary, and foreign policies, end Wall Street’s corrupting influence on government, and restore the wealth, power, and control of our […]

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Arkansas Libertarian gives strong performance in debate

Mark West, running for the 1st congressional district in Arkansas, gave a strong performance in his recent debate with incumbent Republican Rick Crawford on AETN, the Arkansas Educational Television Network. “We need to fight together for the minority of the individual, which is the greatest minority in America. When we stand together to help one person […]

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