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Posts published in July 2010

Warren Redlich update

By on July 12, 2010 4:21 PM

The latest from Libertarian candidate for Governor of New York, Warren Redlich:

The Decision

Here’s a new campaign video, thanks to the Masucci brothers!

Volunteer Prizes!…

Cutler Supporters Under Fire In Maine

By on July 12, 2010 2:10 PM

In Maine’s gubernatorial race, Eliot Cutler’s Independent candicacy may have gotten some of his endorsers in trouble. The Portland Press Herald reports that

Sen. Dennis Damon, D-Trenton, and Rep.

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Kristin Davis slams major political parties in New York for nominating all white male tickets

By Jordan Willow Evans on July 12, 2010 2:01 PM

According to Kristin Davis 2010,

EX MADAM , INDY CANDIDATE FOR GUV, SLAMS DEMS, GOP FOR ALL -WHITE MALE TICKETS

“tired middle-age white guy thinking from tired middle aged white guy politicians” says Davis

Kristin Davis, the former Manhattan Madam now running for Governor of New York on a libertarian agenda slams the Major political parties in New York for nominating all white male tickets.…

Tom Stevens: ‘LPNY Split Wide Open: Sloan Circulates Rival Statewide Petitions & Hires Paid Petitioners’

By Jordan Willow Evans on July 12, 2010 1:38 PM

As linked by Dr. Tom Stevens in comments on a previous post, and posted on his blog (note, any opinions expressed are those of the source and not editorial statements by myself or IPR):

Sam Sloan, who like Kristin Davis, was denied the opportunity to communicate with eligible voting delegates prior to the State Convention of the Libertarian Party of New York being held, began circulating rival statewide petitions identical in every detail to those being circulated by the LPNY except that it lists Sam Sloan as the Libertarian Party’s gubernatorial candidate instead of Warren Redlich, who was nominated at the LPNY State Convention held on April 24, 2010 at the Hilton Garden Inn in Albany New York.…

At Boston.com: Third parties and fusion centers receive a mention

By Kimberly Wilder on July 10, 2010 6:13 AM

(excerpt from) Boston.com
Calling all Governors: stop spying on ordinary Americans!
Posted by Carol Rose, On Liberty July 9, 2010 05:28 AM

When the National Governor’s Association convenes in Boston today, freedom-loving governors of all political stripes have one issue around which they all should agree, namely, the need to stop unchecked government spying on ordinary Americans…

At last count, the 72 federally-funded fusion centers around the country (including two in Massachusetts) seem to focus less on catching terrorists and more on tracking people engaged in such “suspicious” activities as opposing abortion, supporting third-party candidates (such as Ron Paul, Bob Barr, and Cynthia McKinney), defending the environment, and calling for an end to war……

Minor Party, Independent IL Gubernatorial Candidates Debate

By on July 9, 2010 5:02 PM

Yesterday, a debate took place at Chicago State University between candidates for the Governor of Illinois. Moderating the event was Christina Tobin, President of the Free & Equal Elections Foundation (and a Libertarian candidate  for Secretary of State in California).…