Submitted to IPR by JR Myers
Now that we’re approaching mid-March 2019, one begins to wonder who the contenders for the Constitution Party presidential nomination might be? The CP is one of only five FEC recognized national political parties. According to Ballotpedia, as of March 11, 2019, there are 605 FEC registered POTUS candidates.… Read more ... “JR Myers: Where Are The Constitution Party 2020 POTUS Candidates?”
Reported in the Manchester, NH Union Leader newspaper:
… Read more ... “Barr polls double digits in NH, closing in on getting ballot access”Although he’s yet to secure a spot on the New Hampshire presidential ballot, Republican-turned-Libertarian Bob Barr visited Manchester yesterday, drawing attention and, possibly votes, away from Republican John McCain.
Barr visited Murphy’s Tap Room in downtown Manchester, where about 90 people listened to his calls for small government and personal freedom, and nodded agreement to his notion that the country’s two major political parties are headed in the same direction.
The following is from a (mass) email I just received from Barr deputy campaign manager Shane Cory.
… Read more ... “Barr campaign seeks ballot access in West Virginia, off pace in fundraising from June”I’m in Charleston, West Virginia attempting to get Bob Barr on the ballot. When I arrived early Wednesday morning, I didn’t think it would be possible, but I had to give it a shot.
Quoth Robert Milnes:
Please forward to interested persons or groups. I have been informed that 100 signatures of Green Party members must be received as part of approval process for presidential candidates. With this email I request Green party members to consider supporting my candidacy by sending a letter of support to Presidential Campaign Support Committee.… Read more ... “Robert Milnes: Request 100 Green signatures for GP presidential nomination”
And where are they listed?
LP.org is not much help.
A few are here. Many more are not.
NC sent us a list (below). How about the other states? Please list your state lists of candidates – or links to such lists – in the comments!
… Read more ... “Who are all the Libertarian candidates?”Libertarians File List of 2008 Candidates
RALEIGH (June 30) — The race for North Carolina governor is now officially a three-person contest.
I first received this several weeks ago. At that time George asked me to hold off on posting it. I note it has now been published at Last Free Voice.
Phillies Statement to the Massachusetts State Committee
(Edited from the May LPMass Minutes)
… Read more ... “George Phillies’ statement to Massachusetts State Committee”Last week I spent eight days in scenic Denver at our libertarian party national convention.
posted at TPW
… Read more ... “Barr back-paddling on ‘Fair’ tax?”Appearing on BizRadio (Houston, Texas), Libertarian Party presidential candidate Bob Barr told host Daniel Frishberg on “The Money Man Report†that he sees a tremendous opportunity for change in the United States’ government and economic system.
Asked for his position on the IRS and the Fair Tax, Barr responded that the real issue is getting a handle on federal spending, ceasing federal intervention in the economy, and relinquishing federal responsibilities in social services.
Media release from the Nader Team:
June 13, 2008
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RALPH NADER ISSUES STATEMENT ON DR RON PAUL
Washington, DC——Independent Presidential candidate Ralph Nader issued the below statement on Dr Ron Paul today.
“Ron Paul was a lightning rod for millions of Americans against the war in Iraq and for the protection of personal liberties that the two major parties have turned their back on—by continuing to support the illegal criminal war and the PATRIOT Act.… Read more ... “Nader statement on Ron Paul”