As we’re fast approaching the kick-off the Libertarian convention in Denver, I decided to take a final look around at the candidates and their websites. Many are now linking to their respective Facebook and MySpace profiles, so I decided to click through to each of those and count up who has the most friends.…
Independent Political Report
Bob Barr promises ‘Liberty for America’
By Administrative Team on May 21, 2008 10:05 PM
Bob Barr recently distributed this e-mail to supporters:
Dear Friend:
I’m in Denver, it’s late, and I am just re-reading Russ Verney’s memo sent to you the day before yesterday.…
Chuck Baldwin on Memorial Day
By Trent Hill on May 21, 2008 9:40 PM
Chuck Baldwin has taken it upon himself to make a few comments on the coming Memorial Day. It is believed by many Constitution Party members that the addition of Darrell Castle, a veteran of the vietnam war, will lead to significant outreach amongst veterans.…
Wilson: The LP’s problem …
By Thomas L. Knapp on May 21, 2008 6:38 PM
James Leroy Wilson of Downsize DC thinks he knows what it is. From Wilson’s personal blog, Independent Country:
The Libertarian Party’s problem is that it focuses most where voters focus least: ideology and economics.
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Paul fundraising director: Viguerie offered to help for ‘huge cut’ of campaign funds
By Administrative Team on May 21, 2008 4:33 PM
The former fundraising director of the Ron Paul Presidential Campaign Committee, Jonathan Bydlak, says that Richard Viguerie sought to sell his services to Paul in exchange for a “huge cut” of Paul’s prodigious campaign cash.…
LRC columnist calls for LP to nominate Paul, Paul to accept
By Administrative Team on May 21, 2008 2:01 PM
The Libertarian National Convention kicks off tomorrow in Denver, and by the end of the day Sunday, the LP will have its nominee. LewRockwell.com columnist James Ostrowski hopes that nominee will be Ron Paul.…
Root overloads server during live chat
By Administrative Team on May 21, 2008 1:41 PM
Yesterday, we reported that Wayne Allyn Root would be participating in a live chat on Rocky Mountain News. Apparently, his appearance garnered so much attention that he temporarily crashed the site’s server.…
Nader challenges McCain
By Administrative Team on May 21, 2008 1:04 PM
Media Release: Nader Asks McCain – Are You Still Good on Your Promises from 2000?
Ralph Nader wants to know.
If John McCain becomes President, will he hold weekly press conferences and British style “question time”?…
Maine Greens hold convention
By Administrative Team on May 21, 2008 12:55 PM
The Maine Green Party is perhaps the strongest state affiliate of any national third party in America. It has elected and re-elected a state legislator, and its most recent gubernatorial candidate, Pat LaMarche, polled double digits in 2006.…