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Nevada’s largest newspaper endorses Libertarian Nathan Santucci for State Assembly, District 22

October 21st, 2008 · 10 Comments

From the Las Vegas Review-Journal, via LP blog: Democrats took a pass on District 22, leaving Republican incumbent Lynn Stewart to face challenges from Libertarian Nathan Santucci and Independent American Joshua M. Starbuck. Mr. Stewart, a retired high school government teacher, has lived in Southern Nevada for about 60 years and recognizes that money alone [...]

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Third parties galore in The New Yorker

October 21st, 2008 · 24 Comments

In the most recent issue of The New Yorker magazine, Ralph Nader, Bob Barr, Michael Bloomberg, and even Chuck Baldwin get mentions. And they are all mentioned in a somewhat lamentable manner. Nader and New York’s independent mayor Michael Bloomberg are discussed in a short article in the “Talk of the Town” section. It begins [...]

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New independently produced ads on behalf of Constitution Party Presidential candidate Chuck Baldwin

October 21st, 2008 · 2 Comments

Youtube user Kevhays01 has produced radio ads for Constitution Party candidate Chuck Baldwin, which he hopes to air in Virginia. Here are a few of the ads:

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Socialist Presidential candidate Brian Moore to speak in Spring Hill, Florida

October 21st, 2008 · No Comments

from the campaign via contact.ipr@gmail.com Socialist Party presidential candidate Brian Moore will speak on “Socialism for America,” on Friday, October 24, 2008, from 1 to 3 PM, in the Main Meeting Room of the new Spring Hill Branch Library, 9220 Spring Hill Drive, Spring Hill, Florida 34608. Moore will address the attributes of Socialism, its [...]

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West Virginia Sierra Club endorses Green Party nominee Jesse Johnson for Governor

October 21st, 2008 · 6 Comments

Via Ballot Access News On October 3, the West Virginia Sierra Club endorsed Jesse Johnson for Governor of West Virginia. He is the Mountain Party nominee. The Mountain Party is West Virginia’s Green Party affiliate. As far as is known, the Sierra Club has never before endorsed any minor party nominee for an important office, [...]

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Video of Libertarian Gubernatorial candidate Mike Munger debating his opponents available

October 21st, 2008 · 1 Comment

H/T Delaware Libertarian Video is posted here. Munger also answered some questions from the AP about health care recently.

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Freeandequal.org debate is on; Ralph Nader and Chuck Baldwin confirmed

October 21st, 2008 · 20 Comments

Freeandequal.org has teamed up with Restore The Republic Radio (rtrradio.com) to bring back the third party debate that nearly did not happen. Restore the Republic Radio will have live audio and video coverage of the debate that will take place at Thursday October 23rd at 8pm EST with post debate coverage and live interviews until [...]

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Tags: Constitution Party · Green Party · Independents · Libertarian Party · Third parties, general

Restore the Republic Radio (Formerly Revolution Broadcasting) to launch a left leaning liberty minded channel

October 21st, 2008 · 1 Comment

Revolution Broadcasting which is directly affiliated with those who brought you the Revolution March recently merged their efforts with Restore The Republic, the organization started by the late Aaaron Russo who made the film “Freedom to Fascism”. Recently a project has been started to include a new channel for left leaning radio hosts who still [...]

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Tags: Green Party · Independents · Socialist/left parties · Third parties, general

Matt Gonzalez: ‘Three-way debate’ with Sarah Palin and Joe Biden

October 21st, 2008 · 11 Comments

Matt Gonzalez is an independent VP candidate on the ballot in 45 states and DC on a ticket alongside Ralph Nader.

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Independent Presidential candidate Ralph Nader hopes to set a new world record for campaign stops in one day

October 21st, 2008 · 15 Comments

The Nader campaign blog reports Ralph Nader will be running the Massachusetts Marathon. And we’re hoping to put Ralph in the record books for most campaign stops in one day. As a result, Ralph Nader and the Nader/Gonzalez road crew are in for the sprint of their lives. Twenty-one campaign stops. In 21 towns and [...]

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The Indianapolis Star praises Libertarian candidate for Congress

October 21st, 2008 · 1 Comment

In an editorial, the editorial board of the Indianapolis Star lauded Indiana’s ninth district for having “three strong candidates” running to represent them. One of those candidate is Libertarian Eric Schansberg. The editorial board said of Schansberg, “Schansberg, an Indiana University Southeast economics professor, is a prime example of how far the Libertarian Party has [...]

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Ron Paul campaign update

October 21st, 2008 · 6 Comments

According to Campaign for Liberty, Ron Paul has several media appearances this week including: Daily Buzz this morning at 8 AM EST Mancow on Thursday at 8:35 AM EST CNN American Morning on Friday, time to be announced An interview with Dr. Paul also appeared Monday in the Cleveland State University Cauldron. You can read [...]

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New video from John Murphy, independent candidate for Congress in Pennsylvania’s 16th district

October 21st, 2008 · 1 Comment

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Constitution Party Presidential candidate Chuck Baldwin addresses wasted votes

October 21st, 2008 · 1 Comment

Article originally printed at Chuck Baldwin Live When asked why they will not vote for a third party candidate, many people will respond by saying something like, “He cannot win.” Or, “I don’t want to waste my vote.” It is true: America has not elected a third party candidate since 1860. Does that automatically mean, [...]

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Cynthia McKinney Campaign heads to Seattle

October 21st, 2008 · No Comments

Posted by Ronald Hardy at Green Party Watch. The Washington Power to the People Campaign is bringing Cynthia McKinney to Seattle Sunday Oct. 26 and Monday Oct. 27. Sunday, October 26, 2008 * 3pm – 7pm “Vote…Then What? From The Day After The Election Onward: Strategies for Community Organizing, Greening & Reconstruction” Umojafest Peace Center [...]

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Vermont Green Party loses ballot access case

October 21st, 2008 · 4 Comments

Ballot Access News reports On October 20, a lower state court ruled that the Vermont Secretary of State was following the law when she disallowed the Green Party’s status as a qualified minor party, back in January 2008. The consequence is that Cynthia McKinney will not be on the ballot, and voters who wish to [...]

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Libertarian Presidential candidate Bob Barr launches Bob Barr TV, appears in media and in person around the country

October 21st, 2008 · 2 Comments

Bob Barr has launched Bob Barr TV, which shows Bob Barr media clips, interviews, events, speeches and other media clips 24 hours a day. Here are some recent Bob Barr appearances on NewsHour with Jim Lehrer, C-SPAN’s Washington Journal, and Fox Business Channel. Barr was also on the radio with Tom Hartmann on Air America, [...]

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Boston Tea Party passes 500 members; will hold online convention Friday, October 24

October 21st, 2008 · 14 Comments

BTP News reports 20 October 2009 We have 504 members! Please invite your friends. The convention is less than a week away! 19 October 2008 We have 493 members! Invite your friends, please. If someone you know is planning to attend our convention next weekend, they have to join here, first. It is a members-only [...]

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Libertarian National Committee to meet in San Diego, December 6-7

October 21st, 2008 · 1 Comment

From LPHQ Here are the details for the LNC Board Meeting 12/6-12/7 in San Diego CA: The location is the Town and Country Resort 500 Hotel Circle North San Diego, CA 92108 www.towncountry.com To make a reservation, please call 800-772-8527 & ask for the $99 special “Libertarian National Committee” Room Rate (effective 12/3-12/9). On line [...]

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Two Presidential candidates confirmed for debate in DC on Thursday, October 23

October 21st, 2008 · 20 Comments

Free and Equal, the group that originally planned to have an alternative Presidential debate in New York City on October 19, has now confirmed Ralph Nader and Chuck Baldwin for a debate on October 23 in DC. Contact: Christina Tobin, 312-320-4101 This morning, Christina Tobin, Director of Free and Equal, announced an Independent/Third Party Presidential [...]

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