June 2016 Archives

Wikinews: Ex GOP Congressman Joins LP, Seeks VP, Then Leaves

By William Saturn on June 14, 2016 6:59 PM

Adapted from the Wikinews series On the campaign trail

As soon as Donald Trump secured the Republican presidential nomination, Libertarian Party (LP) membership applications doubled. Longtime Republican consultant Mary Matalin, former Massachusetts governor William Weld, and former Congressman Kerry Bentivolio of Michigan, were among those who left the GOP in May to find a new home in the LP.…

Gary Johnson and William Weld Will Attend Politicon in Pasadena California

By Jill Pyeatt on June 14, 2016 12:24 PM

Libertarians will party at POLITICON – Will you join us?

Dear Jill C. Pyeatt,

POLITICON is coming up fast. You don’t want to miss it. This huge, well organized event is a political conference for non-traditional folks.

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Melinda Pillsbury-Foster: Making Optimal Use of the Libertarian Party, for Liberty. and for America

By Jill Pyeatt on June 14, 2016 2:10 AM

Making Optimal Use of the 2016 Campaign for the Libertarian Party, for Liberty, and for America

Introduction

The suggested plan at the end of this explanation was written this morning, long after Governors Johnson and Weld were nominated as our Presidential and Vice Presidential candidates for the Office of President.…

Press release: In wake of Orlando shooting, Libertarian Party calls for end to ‘gun-free’ zones

By Krzysztof Lesiak on June 13, 2016 8:58 PM

For Immediate Release

Monday, June 13, 2016

In wake of Orlando shooting, Libertarian Party calls for end to ‘gun-free’ zones

rainbow rally pic for orland press release low-res Nicholas Sarwark, Chair of the Libertarian National Committee, issued the following statement today:

Despite the horrific loss of life and the dozens more injured by a spiteful, deranged shooter in Orlando yesterday, the forces of hate are losing the battle against the vast majority of peaceful individuals who want social tolerance.

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Constitution Party presidential candidate Darrell Castle responds to Orlando mass shooting

By Krzysztof Lesiak on June 13, 2016 10:45 AM

From Constitution Party presidential candidate Darrell Castle’s campaign website, June 13th, 2016:

Darrell Castle addresses the June 12, 2016 terrorist attack in Orlando, Florida.

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