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How Do You Define a Successful Third Party Candidacy?

How Do You Define a Successful Third Party Candidacy?

Earlier today I published an article on Liberty Daily where I speculated a little bit about what Gary Johnson’s ultimate showing might be when all the votes are counted. At this point, having seen all the minor party candidates shut out of the debates and […]

by · October 21, 2012 · 4 comments ·
My Attempt at Trying to Guess Rocky Anderson’s Final Vote Total

My Attempt at Trying to Guess Rocky Anderson’s Final Vote Total

Aside from who actually wins and whether or not Gary Johnson manages to break through the one-million vote mark, one of the most interesting things on election night for me will be to see how well Rocky Anderson performs. I disagree with Anderson on almost […]

by · October 21, 2012 · 10 comments ·
Johnson Campaign Files Last Ditch Lawsuit Against CPD

Johnson Campaign Files Last Ditch Lawsuit Against CPD

Citing survey data showing former New Mexico Governor Gary Johnson has in fact achieved the narrow criteria required for inclusion in the Monday debate, earning more than 40 percent of the vote in “head-to-head” polls against President Barack Obama, the Libertarian Party nominee’s campaign today […]

by · October 19, 2012 · 1 comment ·
David Staples, Libertarian candidate for Georgia Public Service Commission

Libertarian Had More Cash on Hand Than Incumbent in Statewide Race

Libertarian David Staples is running a very active campaign for a seat on the Georgia Public Service Commission.  He’s facing long-time incumbent Stancil “Stan” Wise, a Republican, in a one-on-one race for the statewide office. Wise raised $429,000 for his re-election effort in this campaign […]

by · October 18, 2012 · 1 comment ·
One to Watch: Could The Constitution Party Elect a Sheriff in Florida?

One to Watch: Could The Constitution Party Elect a Sheriff in Florida?

Florida Constitution Party chairman and former U.S. Senate nominee Bernie DeCastro announced a year ago that he was setting his sights a bit lower for 2012, launching a bid to be elected sheriff of Marion County. Little did we know that the race would take […]

by · October 18, 2012 · 4 comments ·
Larry King Tapped to Moderate Free and Equal Presidential Debate

Larry King Tapped to Moderate Free and Equal Presidential Debate

The Free and Equal Foundation’s October 23 third party candidates debate in Chicago just got significantly more interesting with the announcement that Larry King will serve as moderator. “We are honored to have Larry King moderate this historic debate,” Christina Tobin, founder and chair of […]

by · October 17, 2012 · 0 comments ·
Presidential Poll Includes Honey Boo Boo, Excludes Gary Johnson

Presidential Poll Includes Honey Boo Boo, Excludes Gary Johnson

Public Policy Polling surveyed 1,084 likely North Carolina voters from October 12th to 14th for their latest Presidential election poll. The results show that Mitt Romney holds a narrow lead over President Obama by a margin of 49% to 47%. The third choice, and only […]

by · October 16, 2012 · 3 comments ·
Freedom and Liberty PAC Rolls Out a Vastly Improved TV Ad for Gary Johnson

Freedom and Liberty PAC Rolls Out a Vastly Improved TV Ad for Gary Johnson

About a week ago I wrote this item in which I was harshly critical of the Freedom and Liberty PAC’s decision to spend tens of thousands of dollars airing a bizarre television commercial. I argued that on one hand it was great news, because Libertarian […]

by · October 12, 2012 · 3 comments ·
‘Don’t Write Her Off, Write Her In!’ — Roseanne Barr Launches National Write-In Effort

‘Don’t Write Her Off, Write Her In!’ — Roseanne Barr Launches National Write-In Effort

If you’re interested in peace and freedom, you may feel like you’re out of luck — “major party” presidential candidates Barack Obama and Mitt Romney don’t seem to want your vote very much. Fortunately, you DO have a presidential ticket to vote for — Peace […]

by · October 10, 2012 · 5 comments ·
The Impossible Dreamer: Featherman Challenges Entrenched Democrat in Philly Congressional Race

The Impossible Dreamer: Featherman Challenges Entrenched Democrat in Philly Congressional Race

John Featherman, a former Libertarian who lost a heartbreaking race against his party’s handpicked candidate for mayor of Philadelphia last year — falling short by a scant 64 votes out of nearly 17,000 votes cast in the Republican primary — is back on the campaign trail and […]

by · October 8, 2012 · 3 comments ·