15 thoughts on “Roque De La Fuente considering Libertarian Nod”

1. Rev. James W. Clfiton January 25, 2020 at 23:19

   Rocky De La Fuente, “The Harold Stassen” of the 21st Century.
2. William Saturn January 25, 2020 at 23:55

   Stassen won an election for governor. Rocky hasn’t won anything yet.
3. Fernando Mercado Post authorJanuary 26, 2020 at 01:34

   Stassen fell from grace, De La Fuente stopped having grace in 2017
4. Darcy G Richardson January 26, 2020 at 18:41

   Harold E. Stassen — a one-time “Boy Wonder” of American politics— never fell from grace. He simply stopped winning elections after being re-elected to a third-term as governor of Minnesota at the age of 35. In politics, the phrase “fall from grace” usually refers to someone who was involved in a scandal or other behavior that tarnished his or her reputation. That was never the case with Stassen.

   Words matter.

   Also, while it’s true that Rocky briefly considered seeking the Libertarian Party’s presidential nomination, he has since wisely decided against it.
5. Fernando Mercado Post authorJanuary 26, 2020 at 20:19

   “To fall from grace is an idiom referring to a loss of status, respect, or prestige.”

   I was going from the angle of him losing the status of being a major presidential candidate
6. Jared January 27, 2020 at 13:03

   Damn. Rocky De La Fuente’s electoral history makes even Lincoln Chafee appear not-so-desperate.
7. NewFederalist January 27, 2020 at 14:10

   I believe Rocky NOT seeking the Libertarian nomination is almost certainly for the best. He just loves a good fight to knock down barriers to ballot access and the Libertarians seem to have that matter fairly well in hand. I believe it is time the Libertarians nominate a libertarian and wish Rocky well in his important mission to make our electoral system more fair for everyone. I may even be able to dust off a 1964 political button from my collection and wear it! I’m sure Darcy is familiar with the one I have in mind.
8. Gene Berkman January 27, 2020 at 15:34

   NF – you have a Rockefeller for President (“Rocky”) button? Did not think anyone who reads IPR would have that kind of association.
9. NewFederalist January 28, 2020 at 08:30

   Yup I do. Several, in fact. I have been collecting stuff for years.
10. George Dance January 28, 2020 at 20:17

    There’s no comparison between Fuente and Chafee. The latter is a former Governor and Senator, the two traditional entry-level jobs for a POTUS wannabe. Not only has the former never been elected to anything; he hasn’t even managed to beat the Libertarian candidate’s vote totals in an election.
11. Losty February 1, 2020 at 21:43

    According to the NH SOS site, Apparently Rocky is running for the Rep Nod for President…

    And There’s a Roque DLF Different address/Email running for the Dem line… .

    And Now maybe the Lib Nod?

    Anyone else? Bueller?
12. Fernando Mercado Post authorFebruary 2, 2020 at 08:25

    The 2020 Democratic De La Fuente is his son Rocky III
13. Henrik Hansen March 9, 2020 at 20:12

    Roque De La Fuente is considering a run with the Libertarian Party….

    just say no
14. paulie March 10, 2020 at 11:06

    He considered it, and said no.
15. Jared March 10, 2020 at 13:53

    FM: “The 2020 Democratic De La Fuente is his son Rocky III.”

    “Eye of the Tiger” had better be his campaign song.