On Saturday, independent presidential candidate Ralph Nader was interviewed on National Public Radio’s Weekend Edition. Last week, Libertarian candidate Bob Barr was on the show. You can listen to the interview here, and read part of the transcript below.…
Independent Political Report
Saturday morning’s General Session at the ‘Defending the American Dream’ Summit
By Austin Cassidy on October 11, 2008 11:40 AM
The ballroom used for last night’s dinner has been converted into what looks like a political party convention floor. Tables with signs that indicate each state’s delegation.…
Montana governor says Paul ‘going to be the decider’ in state
By PJO on October 11, 2008 12:59 AM
During an appearance on CNN’s The Situation Room, Montana Gov. Brian Schweitzer, a Democrat, said Montana is “one of the only states in the country Ron Paul will be on the ballot as the Constitution candidate,” and “if you travel across Western Montana, you’ll actually see more Ron Paul signs than you do John McCain.…
Americans for Prosperity honors Ronald Reagan at tonight’s dinner
By Austin Cassidy on October 10, 2008 11:59 PM
It’s been an exciting day here at the ‘Defending the American Dream’ summit in Washington, DC. A rally on Capitol Hill, training sessions for new media and bloggers, and then the main event of the evening… a huge dinner with numerous major speakers.…
‘Utah’s Gay and Lesbian News & Entertainment Magazine’ profiles Libertarian candidate for Attorney General
By Ross Levin on October 10, 2008 11:56 PM
In a lengthy article, QSaltLake profiles Andrew McCullough, the Libertarian candidate for Utah Attorney General. You can read the article here, and an excerpt is posted below:
“The assumption is that gay men are going to cause trouble, that if you don’t watch them they’ll fondle you or I don’t know what,” he said.
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Kevin Barrett could break Libertarian records
By Ross Levin on October 10, 2008 6:07 PM
Kevin Barrett, the controversial Libertarian for Congress in Wisconsin, is doing very well in the polls, as are the issues he is basing his campaign around.…
Defending the American Dream: General observations from day one
By Austin Cassidy on October 10, 2008 5:54 PM
A couple more observations from the ‘Defending the American Dream’ Summit…
The positives…
The venue is fantastic. Lots of space, nice ballrooms, and access to an underground tunnel that leads to an underground mall.…
Dr. Death polling in the single digits
By Ross Levin on October 10, 2008 5:38 PM
Listed earlier as one of the top ten most hopeful independents in the nation, Dr. Jack Kevorkian’s numbers in the polls have dropped from August when he was at 8%.…
Libertarians and the disabled: a request for help
By Administrative Team on October 10, 2008 5:13 PM
I will be representing Scotty Boman at forum hosted by a group of advocates for the disabled. This will, of course, be a harsh crowd for laissez-faire, and that’s why I’m asking for any and all help in addressing common concerns disabled people have with libertarian solutions.…