For Immediate Release Friday, January 15, 2010
WASHINGTON – The Libertarian Party (LP) today expressed its support for independent Libertarian Joe Kennedy’s determination not to drop out of the Massachusetts special election for U.S. Senator.
The New York Times recently published an article that considered Kennedy’s effect on the January 19 election. While some claim that Kennedy will steal votes from Republican Scott Brown, others think his strong support for civil liberties and his anti-war position will cause him to steal votes from Democrat Martha Coakley.
Wes Benedict, Executive Director of the LP, commented, “In fact, no one is ‘stealing’ anything. The votes belong to the voters, not the candidates. If voters choose Kennedy over Brown, it’s probably because they understand that Brown is a typical big-government Republican. If voters choose Kennedy over Coakley, it’s probably because they understand that Coakley is a typical big-government Democrat.”
Benedict added, “If the next Massachusetts senator gets elected with less than 50 percent of the vote, blame the foolish plurality election system implemented by Republicans and Democrats — not Joe Kennedy.”
The LP is offering an online poll on its website regarding Kennedy’s candidacy.
For more information, or to arrange an interview, call LP Executive Director Wes Benedict at 202-333-0008 ext. 222.
The LP is America’s third-largest political party, founded in 1971. The Libertarian Party stands for free markets and civil liberties. You can find more information on the Libertarian Party at our website .
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