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Libertarian Party Requests National Security Briefings for Johnson/Weld
For Immediate Release Thursday, September 15, 2016 Attachment Size LP Letter to the GSA 342.68 KB Alexandria - The Libertarian Party has formally requested that the General Services Administration (GSA) designate the 2016 Libertarian presidential nominees, Governor...
RT: Clinton’s health not biggest problem of her campaign
Libertarian National Committee vice chair Arvin Vohra was interviewed by Russia Today on September 12: "Clinton’s physical condition is not the biggest campaign problem. The president needs to stay on one side of issues for some length of time and she hasn’t been able...
Columbus Dispatch: Open up the presidential debate
From the Columbus Dispatch on September 9: "Given that a majority of Americans dislike the two major-party candidates for president, the Commission on Presidential Debates should open up the first presidential debate to one or more third-party candidates. "The...
Johnson/Weld full page ad to run in the New York Times on Wednesday
Libertarian Party presidential and vice presidential candidates Gary Johnson and Bill Weld will have a full page ad in the New York Times on Wednesday. Click here to view the ad.
Winston-Salem Journal endorses Gary Johnson
From the Winston-Salem Journal editorial board on September 11: "We’ve surprised even ourselves with this endorsement, our first for a Libertarian for president. But the timing has never been better for this particular Libertarian, Gary Johnson of New Mexico. He is...
PJ Media: Libertarian Party Candidates Pledge to End Crony Capitalism
It's one of the major problems in U.S. politics (and European politics) today: crony capitalism. In the crony capitalist system, business people and government officials have such a close working relationship that they're difficult to distinguish from each other....
Former Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels to host talk with Libertarian candidate Gary Johnson at Purdue
From the Indianapolis Star on September 6: "Libertarian presidential candidate Gary Johnson will visit Purdue University next week for a public forum with university president Mitch Daniels, his campaign announced. "The event will be held at 5:30 p.m....
Spiked: Gary Johnson – a pro-freedom president?
From Spiked-Online.com on September 5: "Meet the one candidate it might be worth supporting. "In July, Gary Johnson, the two-term Republican governor of New Mexico, from 1995 until 2003, was busy explaining to a New Yorker journalist why he gave up trying to be the...
CNN to millennials: We’re excluding you from the presidential poll
From a Steve Kerbel column at beinglibertarian.com: "Enter the CNN Labor day poll. Recent polls have Johnson/Weld leading the demographic of ages 18-34 in most areas. CNN released their most recent poll showing a decrease to 7% support for the Libertarian...
Washington Times: Gary Johnson plans TV ads, looks to bolster debate hopes
From the Washington Times on September 2: "Libertarian Party nominee Gary Johnson plans to roll out television ads in targeted states as part of a post-Labor Day blitz aimed at ensuring that the former New Mexico governor has strong enough poll numbers to participate...
New York Times: What If – Could Gary Johnson Get Hot and Play the Spoiler?
From the New York Times on September 5: "Unpopular among many Americans, Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump have opened the door for a third-party spoiler in the presidential campaign — and just as Gary Johnson is starting to warm up. "Voters like Carlos Moreno could...
Washington Post: Gary Johnson – Our two-party system has failed, just like our founders said it would
From Libertarian Party presidential candidate Gary Johnson in the Washington Post on September 7: "With the Republicans and the Democrats having nominated their most polarizing presidential candidates in more than a generation, now is the moment for a...
Libertarian federal candidates pledge to end crony capitalism
For Immediate Release Thursday, September 8, 2016 ALEXANDRIA -- Libertarian candidates running for U.S. Senate and U.S. House in November have pledged to end crony capitalism. Each of 43 candidates made the following pledge: If elected, I will sponsor and work...
Libertarian federal candidates pledge to end crony capitalism
For Immediate Release Thursday, September 8, 2016 ALEXANDRIA -- Libertarian candidates running for U.S. Senate and U.S. House in November have pledged to end crony capitalism. Each of 43 candidates made the following pledge: If elected, I will sponsor and work...
Libertarian Mark Miller endorsed by Houston Chronicle
Mark Miller Mark Miller, the Texas Libertarian Party candidate for Railroad Commissioner, was endorsed by the Houston Chronicle, the largest newspaper in Texas and the ninth largest in the nation, on August 6: "Ask this man [Miller] anything at all about the Railroad...
Denver Post: In a first, Libertarian candidate in Colorado’s U.S. Senate race qualifies for major debate
Lily Williams From the Denver Post on September 6: "Colorado’s U.S. Senate race begins in earnest this week with a major surprise: The Libertarian candidate will participate in the first debate. "Lily Tang Williams will join Democrat Michael Bennet and Republican...
Upcoming Johnson-Weld Campaign Events
Live broadcast on The View, ABC Thurs, Sept. 7 11:00 am - noon ET NYC Rally with Govs. Johnson & Weld Sat, Aug. 10, 2016 4:00pm ET New York Marriott Marquis, 1535 Broadway, New York, NY 10036 Live Town Hall with Michael Smerconish, SiriusXM Mon., Sept. 12, 2016 10...
Johnson and Weld on the ballot in Kentucky
Libertarian Party presidential and vice presidential nominees Gary Johnson and Bill Weld will appear on the ballot in Kentucky this November, as their petitions were declared valid by the Secretary of State's office on September 6. If Governors Johnson and Weld...
Johnson and Weld on the ballot in Kentucky
Libertarian Party presidential and vice presidential nominees Gary Johnson and Bill Weld will appear on the ballot in Kentucky this November, as their petitions were declared valid by the Secretary of State's office on September 6. If Governors Johnson and Weld...
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...
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...
New York Times: Libertarian Gary Johnson Polls at 10 Percent. Who Are His Supporters?
From the New York Times on September 4: "Gary Johnson, the Libertarian candidate for president, may be on track to win more votes than any third-party candidate in 20 years, if current polling holds up. "Who are his supporters? "Mr. Johnson, a former Republican...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...