Democrats in South Carolina continue to flee from their party’s chosen nominee in the 2010 senatorial race.

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Tom Tancredo’s gubernatorial campaign could prove a boon for other candidates on the American Constitution Party ticket.

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The fate of Jim Traficant’s congressional campaign rests in the hands of the Ohio Secretary of State.

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From the Indianapolis Star: By any estimation, David Sanders, the Democratic nominee for Congress in the 4th Congressional District, is an underdog. He’s running against Republican Secretary of State Todd Rokita in a district that is among the most Republican in the nation. Which hasn’t at all dissuaded Sanders. In fact, he’s challenged Rokita to [...]

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Originally published August 17, 2010 at http://towneforcongress.com/individual-rights/ground-zero-mosque/ On the front page of today’s Morning Call was an article on the mosque to be located near Ground Zero in NYC. Below is a video statement and transcript of those remarks. My comments were misinterpreted slightly, and I absolutely do not speak for all Muslims – just [...]

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From the Modern Whig Party: The Modern Whig Party announces that one of its members is engaged in a truly unique Congressional campaign. In perhaps the only race of its kind, Jeff Vanke is competing in what is tantamount to a two-person race against a vulnerable Republican. There is no Democrat in the race while [...]

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By Darryl W. Perry Chair, Boston Tea Party National Committee Politico reports that on August 18, 2010 President Obama said, “we are keeping the promise I made when I began my campaign for the presidency. By the end of this month we will have removed 100,000 troops from Iraq and our combat mission will [end].” [...]

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Posted by Marc Montoni at Free Virginia: So, you’re a Libertarian Candidate, and you want a big donation from me. Sure! I have $1,000 burning a hole in my pocket. You can claim it — all of it. But it isn’t “free”. You’ll need to have some ducks in a row. Here are my requirements: [...]

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Libertarian Party blog: The Associated Press reports: Libertarians have picked up the most additional voters in Alaska over the past year. The state Division of Elections reports about 6,530 more registered voters in the state on Aug. 3 than on the same date a year earlier…. Among the categories seeing gains, Libertarians led the pack, [...]

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Via email and LP blog: Dear Friend of Liberty, This is a special message for everyone, but especially for the over 800 Libertarian candidates running throughout America. Candidates, have you been approached by Republicans or Democrats telling you to drop out of the election? If any Republican or Democratic candidate (or their campaign staff) asks [...]

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Libertarian Party blog: This SurveyUSA poll includes several Libertarian candidates for statewide offices in Kansas. Dennis Hawver, running for Attorney General, polled 7% overall, and 22% among independents. The Libertarian candidates polled highest among voters who gave their party affiliation as "independent," and those who gave their ideology as "liberal".

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Libertarian Party blog: From Irvine for Congress: The Irvine for Congress campaign evidently struck a nerve when it released its new web video this week, "The Kiss of Debt," and called out Rep. Pat Tiberi for his hypocrisy in attacking Democrats for the same fiscal irresponsibility he and his Republican colleagues practiced when they controlled [...]

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Libertarian Party blog: Libertarian Mike Benoit, running for U.S. Congress in California’s 52nd District, has been on a hunger strike for the last week. He hopes the strike will convince his incumbent opponent to agree to earlier debates. Politico writes: The strike started with Democrat Ray Lutz, who said he got the idea from former [...]

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Libertarian Party blog: (Above: Lou Jasikoff, chairman of the Northeast Pennsylvania Libertarians, discusses the problem on the Sue Henry show) In Pennsylvania, candidates whose petitions are challenged must pay very high court fees if they lose the challenge. Libertarian candidates Marakay Rogers (running for governor), Kat Valleley (running for lieutenant governor), and Doug Jamison (running [...]

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Libertarian Party blog: Libertarian Arthur Forest Lampitt, Jr. is running for Governor of Nevada. His campaign writes: With less than three months to go until the General Election, we really need your help. Did you know that candidates are being excluded from DEBATES if they have not raised enough money? That’s right! KLAS-TV 8 News [...]

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Libertarian Party blog: Libertarian Warren Redlich is running for Governor of New York. In this video he points out the problems with his opponents’ position on the New York mosque controversy: Visit the Redlich campaign website. Other takes on the “mosque” controversy: John Jay Myers, Darryl Perry, Wayne Root (1) and (2), John Hospers, Reactions [...]

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Libertarian Party blog: Texas Libertarian John Jay Myers is running for U.S. Representative in the 32nd District. A local Republican Party precinct chair endorsed Myers recently, writing this: As a Republican Precinct Chair, people have asked me why I am not supporting the party’s nominee and incumbent, Pete Sessions. Here are just a few reasons [...]

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Libertarian Party blog: Libertarian Alex Snitker is running for U.S. Senate in Florida. His campaign sent the following in an August 18 press release: …The underdog candidate admits that he’s taking a major financial risk by sacrificing his paycheck to put all his efforts into his Senate bid. Unlike his rivals, who have much of [...]

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David Nolan at Libertarian Party blog: Last night I attended a rally for J.D. Hayworth, the right-wing Republican challenger to John McCain. I did so only because I was invited by his Southern Arizona Coordinator, and I wanted to see what kind of support he’s drawing, what their issues are, and so forth. I said [...]

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Updates posted at peaceandfreedom.org: Peace and Freedom Party State Chair Arrested “Someone needed to stand with the disability rights community and I did,” said C. T. Weber, Peace and Freedom Party State Chair and nominee for Lieutenant Governor. Weber was arrested at a rally on Disability Rights Day at the state capitol on Wednesday, August [...]

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