From Eric Dondero:Grant Bosse, a friend and fellow traveler of Free Staters and New Hampshire Libertarians (libertarian ties), has just announced his candidacy for the US Congress. Only one slight problem. The District doesn't actually exist. From NowHampshire.com:Republican activist and free market think-tanker Grant Bosse formally declared his candidacy today in New Hampshire’s 00th Congressional District after news that the Obama administration has attributed a majority of the state’s sti... Read Full Story
Rand Paul: Try, Convict and Lock Up Terrorists In GuantanamoFor Immediate ReleaseNovember 19, 2009BOWLING GREEN, KENTUCKY – Leading United States Senate candidate Rand Paul today criticized the Obama administration’s decision to close the Guantanamo Bay detention center and try terrorism suspects in United States Civil Courts.“Foreign terrorists do not deserve the protections of our Constitution,” said Dr. Paul. “These thugs should stand before military tribunals and be kept off American soil... Read Full Story
Heartland embraces the ultimate "Christian Libertarian"The Anderson Herald-Bulletin reports that hundreds lined up for hours in the rain for the chance at a wrist band to gain access to see Sarah Palin. The former Alaska Governor was in town - nearby Noblesville - for a book signing. One of those quoted in the piece was a self-described Libertarian Party member who said he admired her political stances, as well as her personal religious devotion. From the Herald-Bulletin:Anderson resident ... Read Full Story
From Eric Dondero:The big political news that broke late Thursday; Rudy Giuliani has decided not to seek the Governorship of New York. Instead, the NY Daily News reported, Giuliani is on the verge of announcing for a Senate run. Coincidentally, the day the news broke a new poll showed him ahead for Senate. New Marist Pollwhat if Giuliani makes a bid for the U.S. Senate? Giuliani leads U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, the Democrat appointed by Governor David Paterson to fill the vacant seat... Read Full Story
Obama's approvals now 49% to 46%; first time firm finds below 50%Some stunning new poll findings from Public Policy Polling (PPP). A recent survey found that fully 26% of all Americans believe that ACORN committed massive voter to get Obama elected. From PPP:Overall 62% of Americans think Obama legitimately won the election to only 26% who think ACORN stole it for him, as few Democrats or independents buy into that line of thinking. A majority of Republicans agree. Continuing:PPP's newest ... Read Full Story
LR FOLLOW-UPLibertarian Republican was among the very first to break the news of the Party switch, and subsequent announcement on the Republican ticket of Libertarian Ed Thompson in Wisconsin. Now, the Libertarian turned Libertarian Republican, is garnering a great deal of interest for his next political race. From the Chicago Tribune, Nov. 19:TOMAH, Wis. - Ed Thompson says he won't seek re-election as Tomah mayor and will instead concentrate on running for a state Senate seat. Thompson say... Read Full Story
by Eric DonderoBurnt Orange is continuing to display how even a popular and respected political blog, can spout off drivel at times. Being that they're Texas liberals, that drivel rolling down their cheeks is the juicy brown and red-tinged colored from their favorite cherry-flavored chew. The Lone Star State's tiny but famed Leftist contingent is shocked, just shocked, that libertarians and hard-line constitutionalist conservatives who make up the Tea Party movement would shoot it out with f... Read Full Story
A special election was held on Tuesday in California to fill a vacated state assembly seat. It was won, first round, by a longtime libertarian Republican. From the LA Times:After a whirlwind, blistering race to replace a disgraced former state legislator, Orange County Supervisor Chris Norby came in first among five candidates Tuesday but fell short of the majority needed to avoid a runoff.In the special election for the 72nd Assembly District seat, Norby jumped to an early lead over fellow... Read Full Story
Popaditch is running as a Republican against incumbent Democrat Bob Filner in far southern California (El Centro, El Cajon, Chula Vista). He was drafted to run by former Congressman Duncan Hunter and is being supported by current Congressman and fellow Iraq War Vet from the neighboring district Rep. Duncan D. Hunter. Read Full Story
Former NC Libertarian Party Chair pushes Military Hawk for the GOP TicketIn a syndicated column by Liberty Features Syndicated, the former State Chair for the Libertarian Party of North Carolina Dave Bozeman lays out the case for drafting Duncan D. Hunter for Vice-President in 2012. From the Sebeka-Menahaga, MN Messenger, Nov. 16:For the title of rising star and possible vice-presidential candidate in 2012, the GOP should consider Duncan D. Hunter, first-term congressman representing Califor... Read Full Story
