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LNC Chair's comments on DEA scheduling of kratom like heroin

For Immediate Release Wednesday, September 7, 2016 While the American people are demanding drug peace and self-ownership, the DEA is headed in the wrong direction with kratom. By Nicholas Sarwark Libertarian National Committee Chair The DEA is losing the war on drugs with state after state softening stances on marijuana. 8 states will be voting […]

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Reason: Growing Media Chorus Says Presidential Debates Are ‘Rigged’

From Matt Welch of Reason.com on August 30: “Yesterday, for a second time, the Chicago Tribune editorialized in favor of letting Libertarian Party candidate Gary Johnson into the three presidential debates scheduled between Sept. 26 and Oct 19. ‘The hurdle in Johnson’s way,’ the editorial board correctly observed, ‘is the terms set by the private, […]

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Politico: Libertarian VP nominee – Debate commission could lose tax exempt status by excluding us

From Politico on September 2: “The Libertarian nominee for vice president of the United States is warning that the Commission on Presidential Debates could lose its tax-exempt status if the Libertarian ticket is excluded from the debate stage. “Former Massachusetts Gov. Bill Weld, Libertarian presidential candidate Gary Johnson’s running mate, argued in an interview with […]

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Johnson and Weld on the ballot in Connecticut and Kentucky

Presidential and vice presidential candidates Gary Johnson and Bill Weld are now on the ballot in Connecticut, as the Secretary of State confirmed the validity of their petitions on September 5, according to the Connecticut Mirror. They will also appear on the ballot in Kentucky, as their petitions were declared valid by the Secretary of State’s office on […]

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Tim Kaine's hometown paper endorses Gary Johnson

For Immediate Release Monday, September 5, 2016 Alexandria – The primary newspaper of record for the state of Virginia, The Richmond Times-Dispatch has announced its endorsement of Libertarian Gary Johnson for U.S. President. Richmond is also the hometown of Hillary Clinton’s running mate Tim Kaine. The editorial board gave a robust and enthusiastic endorsement stating, […]

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Number of Debate Podiums Not Known

For Immediate Release Monday, September 5, 2016 Libertarian Party Demands Fox New Cease and Desist Alexandria The Libertarian Party releases this statement from Libertarian National Committee Political Director, Carla Howell: ‘It has come to our attention that Fox News is running misleading ads for the first presidential debate scheduled for September 26, which show just […]

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Johnson/Weld announces New York City rally on September 10

    JOHNSON WELD 2016 ANNOUNCES NYC RALLY FOR 9/10 Sept. 2, 2016, Salt Lake City, UT — Johnson Weld 2016 today announced plans to bring the campaign’s rally tour to New York City, Saturday, Sept. 10 at 4pm ET. This rally marks the 11th stop on a nationwide tour with Gov. Gary Johnson – […]

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Arizona Republic: The smart money’s on Gary Johnson

From AZCentral.com on August 31: “Wealthy, libertarian-minded guys and gals spend hundreds of millions of dollars each year trying to move the political needle. “They fund think tanks and grassroots organizations. During election season, they spend big bucks on independent campaigns to boost the chances of preferred candidates. “Yet, they are largely skipping over the […]

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Orlando Political Observer: Libertarians say Gary Johnson exclusion from Veterans forum “Shameful”

From Orlando-Politics.com on August 29: “The Libertarian National Committee has penned a letter to the Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America organization, asking why their party’s nominee, former New Mexico Governor Gary Johnson, has been excluded from their forum, which will air on primetime television on September 7th. “’The Libertarian Party candidate, Gary Johnson, is […]

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LP on the ballot in New Hampshire

Libertarian Party presidential and vice presidential nominees Gary Johnson and Bill Weld will appear on the ballot in New Hampshire this November, as their petitions were declared valid by the Secretary of State’s office on September 1. In addition to Johnson and Weld, two other statewide candidates will be on the general election ballot: Max […]

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