[Lucas] Overby points out that the Libertarian platform is broader than those of the two major parties, and it allows for right-leaning and left-leaning candidates.
For instance, Overby may not support the raising of the minimum wage, but he is prochoice, supports LGBT issues and favors the federal legalization of medical marijuana.
His progressive streak led him to work with the Rev. Manuel Sykes on his campaign in April before Democratic leaders bullied Sykes into dropping out. Within a week, Overby had decided to re-enter the race.
“We obviously need to capitalize on the void Democrats have left,” Overby said. “But we’re not saying ‘you should vote for me just because I’m the one standing here.’ We will earn every bit of support.”
Overby also hopes to pick off mainstream Republicans who disagree with some of Jolly’s hard-right stances. Voting for a Libertarian will carry little risk for Republicans in this race because there is no Democrat to benefit from the split vote.
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Thanks to Adrian Wyllie for the link.
I will be happily voting for Lucas Overby again in November.