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The 10 most important ballot initiatives for Libertarians this November
Opinions in this column are not necessarily those of the Libertarian Party or its affiliates. Paul Jacob | Oct 12, 2016 Libertarians can take a large measure of credit for the most prolific issue on state ballots this year, legalization of marijuana or medical...
Libertarian chair invites outraged Trump loyalists to split their tickets
For Immediate Release Wednesday, October 12, 2016 Vote Libertarian down ballot Libertarian National Committee Chair Nicholas Sarwark issued this statement to Trump loyalists unhappy with the GOP: 'In a recent tweet, Trump spokeswoman Katrina Pierson noted that she was...
Jeffrey Tucker on why voting for Gary Johnson matters
Jeffrey Tucker From Jeffrey Tucker of Liberty.Me on October 7: "Do you remember when you were first eligible to vote? An adult, a citizen, at last! Finally the power to exercise influence over public affairs in the most direct way. So I voted. Then the returns came...
Jeffrey Tucker on why voting for Gary Johnson matters
Jeffrey Tucker | Liberty.Me | October 7 | "Do you remember when you were first eligible to vote? An adult, a citizen, at last! Finally the power to exercise influence over public affairs in the most direct way. So I voted. Then the returns came in. My guy won anyway,...
UNM College Republicans back Gary Johnson for President
Oct. 8, 2016 | Albuquerque, NM | The chair of the University of New Mexico’s College Republicans today announced at a Johnson Weld campaign rally in Albuquerque, NM that his group is backing Gov. Gary Johnson for President. Michael Aguilar’s - the UNM CR’s chair -...
UNM College Republicans back Gary Johnson for President
Oct. 8, 2016, Albuquerque, NM -- The chair of the University of New Mexico’s College Republicans today announced at a Johnson Weld campaign rally in Albuquerque, NM that his group is backing Gov. Gary Johnson for President. Michael Aguilar’s - the UNM CR’s chair...
The Hill: Libertarian VP nominee calls election a ‘scary movie’
From TheHill.com on October 5: "Libertarian vice presidential nominee Bill Weld slammed the two major-party vice presidential nominees the day after Tuesday's debate, comparing the election to a 'scary movie.' “'Americans are frustrated. They think they’re...
Governor Gary Johnson’s address to the University of Chicago
REMARKS OF GOV. GARY JOHNSON: FOREIGN POLICY ADDRESS DELIVERED BEFORE UNIV. OF CHICAGO'S INSTITUTE OF POLITICS The following are remarks as prepared for delivery by Gov. Gary Johnson addressing foreign policy before The University of...
Open Letter to Governor Mike Pence
For Immediate Release Saturday, October 8, 2016 Dear Governor Pence, I know this is a painful time for you. I know you pride yourself on your family values and faith. The recent revelation ofyour running mate's bragging about sexual assault flies in the face of...
Katie Couric interviews Gary Johnson
Click here to watch this in-depth interview of Katie Couric on foreign policy and a variety of issues.
CATO: If Democrats Really Want to Poach Gary Johnson Voters
From the Cato Institute's blog on September 29: Ten days ago the New York Times reported that Hillary Clinton’s campaign would soon take aim at the campaign of Libertarian candidate Gary Johnson, who had pulled close to Clinton with younger voters in some polls....
Cato: If Democrats Really Want to Poach Gary Johnson Voters
From the Cato Institute's blog on September 29: Ten days ago the New York Times reported that Hillary Clinton’s campaign would soon take aim at the campaign of Libertarian candidate Gary Johnson, who had pulled close to Clinton with younger voters in some polls....
Should Clinton withdraw, so she doesn’t spoil the race for Libertarian Gary Johnson?
From a letter to the editor in USA Today, written by Oliver Hall, Special Counsel to the LNC, on October 6: Professor Rick Hasen displays a partisan bias when he calls Ralph Nader a “spoiler” who “helped elect George W. Bush over Al Gore in 2000” in his...
Should Clinton withdraw, so she doesn’t spoil the race for Libertarian Gary Johnson?
From a letter to the editor in USA Today, written by Oliver Hall, Special Counsel to the LNC, on October 6: Professor Rick Hasen displays a partisan bias when he calls Ralph Nader a “spoiler” who “helped elect George W. Bush over Al Gore in 2000” in his commentary,...
Governor Gary Johnson’s address to the University of Chicago
REMARKS OF GOV. GARY JOHNSON: FOREIGN POLICY ADDRESS DELIVERED BEFORE UNIV. OF CHICAGO'S INSTITUTE OF POLITICS The following are remarks as prepared for delivery by Gov. Gary Johnson addressing foreign policy before The University of Chicago’s Institute of Politics on...
Former LNC chair interviewed on RT television
Dr. James Lark Former Libertarian National Committee chair Dr. James Lark was interviewed on Russia Today on September 27. “'Many Americans have now come to the conclusion that the debates - while interesting and in some ways entertaining - are certainly lacking in...
Former LNC chair interviewed on RT television
Former Libertarian National Committee chair Dr. James Lark was interviewed on Russia Today on September 27. “'Many Americans have now come to the conclusion that the debates - while interesting and in some ways entertaining - are certainly lacking in the sort of...
Lauren Daugherty of Texas LP interviewed on KCEN-TV
Lauren Daugherty, chair of the McClennan County LP in Texas, was recently interviewed on KCEN-TV, the NBC affiliate in Central Texas. "'The rules right now are even more stacked against us than they ever were,' Ms. Daugherty said. 'For example, the polling that...
Lauren Daugherty of Texas LP interviewed on KCEN-TV
Lauren Daugherty, chair of the McClennan County LP in Texas, was recently interviewed on KCEN-TV, the NBC affiliate in Central Texas. "'The rules right now are even more stacked against us than they ever were,' Ms. Daugherty said. 'For example, the polling that...
Libertarian Party: CPD shuts out millions of voters again
The Commission on Presidential Debates, a private organization controlled by the Democratic and Republican Parties, relied on rigged polls in its decision to exclude Libertarian Gov. Gary Johnson from the second presidential debate, being held on October 9. This...
Libertarian Party: CPD shuts out millions of voters again
For Immediate Release Thursday, October 6, 2016 Gov. Gary Johnson The Commission on Presidential Debates, a private organization controlled by the Democratic and Republican Parties, relied on rigged polls in its decisionto exclude Libertarian Gov. Gary Johnson from...
Lauren Daugherty of Texas LP interviewed on KCEN-TV
Lauren Daugherty, chair of the McClennan County LP in Texas, was recently interviewed on KCEN-TV in about the Commission on Presidential Debates. "'The rules right now are even more stacked against us than they ever were,' McLennan County Libertarian Party Chair...
Drew Carey joins Johnson Weld 2016 as honorary California chair
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Contact: Joe Hunter media@JohnsonWeld.com DREW CAREY JOINS JOHNSON WELD 2016 AS HONORARY CHAIR FOR CALIFORNIA Oct. 4, 2016, Salt Lake City, UT — Johnson Weld 2016 announced today that actor, comedian and television host Drew...
Libertarian Kim Tavendale for Colorado state rep fighting to end crony capitalism
Kim Tavendale Libertarian Kim Tavendale is running for on open state rep seat in Colorado's 33rd district to "root out crony capitalism." She proposes eliminating regulations that insulate market incumbents from competition and abolishing government subsidies of...
Drew Carey Joins Johnson Weld 2016 as Honorary Chair for California
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | Contact: Joe Hunter | media@JohnsonWeld.com | Drew Carey Joins Johnson Weld 2016 as Honorary Chair for California Oct. 4, 2016, Salt Lake City, UT -- Johnson Weld 2016 announced today that actor, comedian and television host Drew Carey has...
Well-known political statistician: It’s ‘plausible’ the election could end in a tie
"Political statistician Nate Silver said over the weekend that, with Libertarian presidential nominee Gary Johnson polling at 24 percent in his home state of New Mexico, it is “plausible” the election could end in a deadlock. "According to Silver, who wrote about the...
Libertarian Kim Tavendale for Colorado state rep fighting to end crony capitalism
Libertarian Kim Tavendale is running for on open state rep seat in Colorado's 33rd district to "root out crony capitalism." She proposes eliminating regulations that insulate market incumbents from competition and abolishing government subsidies of specific industries...
Washington Post article shows Gov. Gary Johnson a guardian of taxpayer money
An October 3 Washington Post article seems intent on casting Libertarian Gary Johnson in a negative light based on his performance as two-term governor of New Mexico. But for those who think government is too big, their portrayal showed Johnson to be the...
San Francisco Chronicle: Pelosi sees threat to Clinton from Libertarian candidate
From the San Francisco Chronicle site SFGate.com on September 27: "House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi said Tuesday that it’s up to Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton to win over the young voters who she said are keeping the race with Donald Trump...
San Francisco Chronicle: Pelosi sees threat to Clinton from Libertarian candidate
From the San Francisco Chronicle site SFGate.com on September 27: "House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi said Tuesday that it’s up to Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton to win over the young voters who she said are keeping the race with Donald Trump...