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Gov. William Weld wins Libertarian VP nomination

ORLANDO — Today two-term Massachusetts governor William Weld became the vice presidential nominee for the Libertarian Party at its nominating convention. Earlier today, the delegates elected two-term New Mexico governor Gary Johnson to be the party’s presidential nominee. “This is the highest-profile ticket in the Libertarian Party’s history,” said Nicholas Sarwark, Libertarian Party Chair. “And […]

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Another state legislator quits GOP, joins Libertarian Party

OMAHA — Laura Ebke, the state senator representing Nebraska’s Legislative District 32, has changed her party registration from Republican to Libertarian, the second legislator to do so this year. Rep. John Moore (Nevada’s 8th Assembly District) also left the GOP for the Libertarian Party in January. “I’m excited to be joining with the Libertarian Party […]

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Bernie Sanders supporters have a choice: Libertarian Johnson advocates civil liberties, peace, ending cronyism

Bernie Sanders supporters who reject the offensive, dangerous rhetoric of Republican Donald Trump and the militarism and corporate ties of presumptive Democratic presidential nominee, Hillary Clinton, have another choice. Gov. Gary Johnson, Libertarian presidential nominee Two-term New Mexico governor Gary Johnson is the Libertarian nominee for president, who, along with Trump and Clinton, is expected […]

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Orlando News 13: Libertarian Party growing in tumultuous election year

From Orlando News 13 on June 23: “In an election year noted for political upheaval and disappointment, it should not be surprising that a third party candidate is enjoying more of the spotlight. Libertarian Party says it’s primed to make big inroads in American politics this year Emphasizes individual rights over government Presidential candidate Gary […]

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Libertarian Party: The Draft is Slavery. End it.

ALEXANDRIA — Congress has been debating the merits of adding women into Selective Service to be drafted with men during times of national emergency. Sen. Rand Paul has suggested that it would be better to end the draft. The Libertarian Party agrees. “The draft is simply slavery by another name. Drafting people to go abroad […]

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Libertarian Party: The Draft is Slavery. End it.

For Immediate Release Friday, June 24, 2016 ALEXANDRIA — Congress has been debating the merits of adding women into Selective Service to be drafted with men during times of national emergency. Sen. Rand Paul has suggested that it would be better to end the draft. The Libertarian Party agrees. “The draft is simply slavery by […]

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Libertarians lose beloved activist Marc Feldman

Marc Feldman, 2016 candidate for the Libertarian Party’s nomination for president, and member of the Libertarian National Committee passed away on Tuesday. The cause of death is not known at the time of this writing. Nicholas Sarwark, LP Chair, released the following statement: “Members of the Libertarian Party are deeply saddened to learn of Dr. […]

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CNN: What to watch at the Libertarian town hall

From CNN on June 22: “The year is 2016, and a third party is going to prime time. “The Libertarian presidential candidate, former New Mexico Gov. Gary Johnson, and his running mate, former Massachusetts Gov. Bill Weld, will face voters Wednesday evening [tonight] in a town hall live on CNN.   “The 9 p.m. event […]

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Nation’s largest pro-marijuana group endorses Gary Johnson

From the Daily Caller on June 15, and also picked up by Cleveland.com: “The nation’s largest organization in favor of marijuana legalization is formally endorsing the Libertarian Party’s nominee for president — Gary Johnson.” The Marijuana Policy Project (MPP), whose mission is to reform federal laws to ensure states can determine their own marijuana policies, […]

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