The Austin American-Statesman says Texas Libertarians “continue to enjoy overtures from Republicans who, at least in some circles, worry that third-party candidates could be a factor in close races this fall. 
Posts published in August 2008
Unapologetic Landham eyes 2010 gubernatorial bid
By PJO on August 5, 2008 6:50 PM
PolitickerKY reports that while Sonny Landham concedes his Kentucky U.S. Senate bid this year is over, he could “jump into another political race in the near future. 
Constitution Party candidate enters Pennsylvania U.S. House race
By PJO on August 5, 2008 6:49 PM
Pennsylvania’s Bucks County Courier Times reports farmer Jay Russell has entered the state’s Eighth U.S. House District race as the Constitution Party candidate. The newspaper says Russell “has run for a series of offices, including state representative, township supervisor and county commissioner†over the past 15 years, “but has never won an election. 
Libertarian Gibson seeks Iowa legislative seat
By PJO on August 5, 2008 6:44 PM
The Des Moines Register has a brief profile of Libertarian state representative candidate Russ Gibson. The customer service representative says he is running because “I am dissatisfied with the way that government continues to encroach into every aspect of our lives.…
Libertarians, Constitution Party get checkoff funds in Idaho
By PJO on August 5, 2008 6:43 PM
The Idaho Statesman reports the Libertarian Party will collect $2,854 and the Constitution Party $2,144 via the Idaho Election Campaign Fund, “for which Idahoans have checked boxes on their state tax returns since 1975 if they want to donate a dollar to a political party of their choice or to a general political campaign fund. 
Nader to Nevada: Less gambling; bet on energy instead
By PJO on August 5, 2008 6:42 PM
KVBC.com says independent presidential candidate Ralph Nader “took aim at big gaming†during a campaign rally in Las Vegas today, “telling a handful of supporters ‘Nevada must stop relying so heavily on the gambling industry.’ 
LP: Too little regulation leaves U.S. open to harm
By Administrative Team on August 5, 2008 3:16 PM
The Libertarian Party issued a press release today touting “immigration reform.”
In opposition to the border fence, the LP points out that the fence could only be built through taxpayer-forced contributions and seizure of privately owned lands.…
Chuck Baldwin vs. Ron Paul: China
By Administrative Team on August 5, 2008 1:21 PM
In IPR’s earlier interview with Chuck Baldwin, the Constitution Party presidential hopeful said there weren’t any real differences between him and Ron Paul. Well, LRC’s Laurence Vance begs to differ:
Many conservatives, however, still have a China problem.
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Natural Law Party puts Ralph Nader on Michigan ballot
By paulie on August 5, 2008 3:13 AM
Close on the heels of his victory in California, where the Peace and Freedom Party just put Nader on the ballot, the Natural Law Party of Michigan just did the same.…