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Huckabee: Libertarianism ‘not an American message’; LP responds

LP press release:

Washington, D.C. – In a recent interview with Huffington Post contributor Will Mari, former GOP presidential hopeful Mike Huckabee called libertarianism “not an American message,” stating libertarianism was a “soulless type of economic conservatism” and a threat to Republicanism.…

Bloggers discuss LP convention on radio show

Last night, Paulie Cannoli, Jeff Wartman, Brian Miller, Chris Bennett, and G.E. Smith were on “Last Free Voice Live,” hosted by the popular blogger, Elfninos Mom.…

VT Dems may support Progressive for Lt. Governor

Anthony Pollina, Progressive Party candidate for Governor of Vermont, will hold a press conference today at noon. The speculation is that he may end his gubernatorial bid and become a candidate for Lieutenant Governor.…

Libertarian ticket appears on Fox Business News

Libertarian presidential candidate Bob Barr and vice presidential candidate Wayne Allyn Root appeared together on Fox Business News on Wednesday morning. Asked about being a spoiler, Barr said, “Neither Wayne nor I are spoilers.…

Oklahoma group seeks independent candidates

The Oklahoma Coalition of Independents (OKIES) says in a news release that it “wants all Oklahomans to know about the three days when they can file to run for office at the state Capitol: June 2nd to 4th.…

Barr vs. Root: Fully informed juries

According to a long-time libertarian activist, former prosecutor Bob Barr does not support fully informed juries. The activist says Barr was confronted on the issue and did not back down.…

Libertarian Party: Is the name the problem?

This is a topic I raised for discussion several years ago on another blog I used to write for, and I remember getting a lot of heat from it as an outsider to the LP.…