Following the nomination of former Republican congressman Bob Barr, many Libertarians are struggling with whether they’ll be able to support their party’s candidate.
Bob Barr’s positives are obvious to all.…
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Steve Kubby’s Canadian adventure
By Trent Hill on May 26, 2008 11:52 PM
Although most readers here are probably familiar with Steve Kubby and his exile to California, I still thought this press coverage of it was interesting. The Canadian Weekly Standard’s blog “The Shotgun” gives an interesting perspective on the story that most likely haven’t heard.…
Rumor: George Phillies, Alden Link to head Boston Tea Party ticket
By Administrative Team on May 26, 2008 9:09 PM
Last night in Denver, a rumor circulated that George Phillies was considering running for president under the Boston Tea Party banner, with Alden Link as his running mate.…
LNC election results
By Administrative Team on May 26, 2008 9:04 PM
Bill Redpath was re-elected chairman after two rounds of balloting. He led the first round with 183 votes vs. 113 for Ruth Bennett and 70 for Ernie Hancock.…
Gravel, Jingozian planned collaboration for months
By Administrative Team on May 26, 2008 4:39 AM
Sources inside both the Gravel and Jingozian campaigns have confirmed that Mike Jingozian intended to endorse Mike Gravel at the LP convention as much as two months ago.…
Allegation: Steve Kubby ‘stabbed Gravel in the back’
By Administrative Team on May 26, 2008 4:36 AM
According to insiders within the Gravel campaign, Steve Kubby agreed to endorse Mike Gravel in the event he was eliminated prior to the former senator. However, when Kubby was eliminated, he instead supported Mary Ruwart.…
Bob Barr recognizes Steve Kubby
By Administrative Team on May 26, 2008 4:19 AM
Steve Kubby attended Bob Barr‘s victory party tonight, and received a standing ovation upon entering the room. Bob Barr then called him to the front, and recognized Mr.…
Mary Ruwart to run for LNC, Nolan likely to drop out
By Administrative Team on May 26, 2008 4:16 AM
It is not officially confirmed, but it is widely speculated that Mary Ruwart will run for a seat on the Libertarian National Committee.
In related news, it has been reported that David Nolan is likely to drop out, based on his perception that Bill Redpath will win re-election.…
Gravel, Phillies behind ‘Republican takeover’ of LP
By Administrative Team on May 25, 2008 8:42 PM
Many radicals assumed that so long as Wayne Allyn Root and Bob Barr could not combine for at least 50% after several ballots, the nomination would eventually go to Mary Ruwart.…