Libertarian Party 2007 Annual Report - Page 8 Communication Skills Libertarians Need - page 5 Ohio Sees Surge in Membership - page 11 March 2008 The Official Monthly Newspaper of the Libertarian Party Volume 38 / Issue 3 LPHQ Hires State Leadership Conference Informs and Educates New Volunteer By Andrew Davis numbers are at record lows. One of the highlights of the Coordinator ver President’s Day LSLA conference was the presi- weekend, leaders of state dential debate following a dinner By Andrew Davis Oparties from across the at the conclusion of the confer- nation met in Las Vegas for the ence. Many in attendance felt he Libertarian Party annual Libertarian State Leader- the presidential debate was a de- is proud to announce ship Alliance Leadership Confer- cisive debate for the future of the Ta new addition to the ence. The conference hosted nu- Libertarian presidential race, and national staff in Washington, merous speakers and workshops felt the candidates had to prove D.C. Austin Petersen has been aimed at improving state affili- themselves at this widely attend- hired as the new Volunteer Co- ates’ abilities to be an effective ed debate if they had any hope ordinator for the Libertarian political party and increase the for attaining the nomination in Party. Petersen will be filling Libertarian Party’s influence at May. the role as a national coordi- the state level. Aside from Seven Libertarian presidential nator of libertarian volunteers the beinnial LP National Con- candidates from the current field and activists. Additionally, he ventions, the LSLA Leadership of 14 participated in the debate. will be working closely with Conference is regarded as the The Libertarian Party Platform Committee meets during the LSLA Conference in Las Vegas, NV. These candidates were Jim Burns, state affiliates from across the biggest Libertarian event of the tarian movement. their respective states for imple- Daniel Imperato, Bob Jackson, nation in order to improve year, with attendees coming from Workshops, classes, speakers mentation. Topics discussed at Michael Jingozian, Steve Kubby, their capabilities as a state across the United States to partic- and other events were all aimed the conference included proper George Phillies and Wayne Allyn Libertarian Party. ipate in the weekend’s events. As at improving the Libertarian Par- steps to filing with the Federal Root. The debate was formatted Previously from New York such, the conference is a meeting ty at the grassroots level, making Election Commission, how to in several rounds, with questions City, Petersen has spent the of Libertarian activists, organiz- the LP state affiliates more self improve media relations and di- asked by the debate moderator, last four years producing, ers, candidates, and financial reliant and more effective at pro- rect marketing strategies. The Jim Duensing, and then questions performing, writing and di- supporters alike. More than 100 moting Libertarian ideas where convention also hosted forums asked by the audience while end- recting various productions in people traveled to Las Vegas to the party does best: locally. The that helped state affiliates and ing with questions asked by the the NYC area, which have ap- attend the conference and trained multitude of events all taught a other activists brainstorm about candidates themselves to an op- peared in Time Magazine and to become more effective activ- variety of skills that were meant how to reach out to Republicans See LSLA on Page 13 on the Discovery Channel. ists and leaders within the Liber- for state affiliates to take back to and Democrats now that their While in New York, Petersen was a volunteer coordinator for the NYC Ron Paul Meet- Event List Grows as Convention Approaches Inside Look ...... Page 2 up group, and used his audio/ visual skills to promote the freedom movement both lo- The Mailbox cally and nationally. Petersen ...... Page 3 was also an instrumental force in coordinating the efforts for the LP’s BallotBase opera- Communicating tions when it was tested lead- Liberty ing up to the New Hampshire ...... Page 5 presidential primary last year. By BetteRose Ryan Party. Here is just an idea of the special events and Petersen attended South- other activities a convention attendee might find of Affiliate News west Missouri State Univer- his year’s convention is shaping up to be one interest: ...... Page 6 sity (now MSU), acquiring of the most fun-filled, interesting, informa- Special Events top the list this year with dis- a Bachelor of Fine Arts De- Ttional and action packed conventions yet. counts to the Colorado Rockies vs. the Mets game gree in Musical Theatre. He Not only is there the business of the party, but there on Friday night, May 23. The organizers of the con- Politics 2008 was honored with the Critics is so much more. From more breakout sessions vention have arranged for special field level seating ...... Page 11 Choice award for Playwright- than ever before, to more special events, this con- for only $29 instead of the normal $38. Everyone ing from Samuel French. vention is set up not just for delegates, but also for will be seated together, giving the Libertarian group The Libertarian Party is friends and families of delegates, those interested in a chance to shine! To order a ticket, the attendee UpComing happy to welcome Austin into seeing just how the whole convention thing works the CoverInside ...... Page 15 our Party! and those just getting interested in the Libertarian See Convention on Page 2 PAGE 2 • Libertarian Party News • March 2008

Inside Look Convention Hotel Offers Guests Luxury and Utility By BetteRose Ryan More Features are Added he Adam’s Mark hotel (soon to be a Sheraton), located at 1550 Court Place, As Convention Approaches T is one of the finest hotels in Denver and has attracted many high power visitors during Continued from page 1 ment; and Michael Cloud, author its life. President Bush spent time in this ho- and co-founder of the Center tel during his time in office, and some of the should visit www.ColoradoR- for Small Government. One of most important events ever to hit Denver have ockies.com/groups (The Login our speakers, Craig Shirley, will been held at this hotel. The hotel speaks of old is Libertarian, and the password no longer be participating in this time elegance with its wide-open lobby and high is GoRockies.) Also on the dis- event. His company has signed a ceilings. Two life size statues of horses greet count, fun thing to do list is white contract with a presidential can- guests in the main lobby and are a ‘meet me in water rafting! Spend part of the didate and he feels this would be the lobby’ landmark. day Wednesday, May 21, riding a conflict of interest. He will be The hotel actually consists of two hotels joined the water in the beautiful Cleat missed. by a sky bridge, located on the second floor and Creek Canyon. This half-day Roundtable discussions will by the convention area. The plaza hotel area is a excursion down the creek is only be another interesting way to seven-story structure, and the tower is a 22-sto- $49 and if you order your ticket spend time at the convention. ry building; each has its own lobby and ball- by April 15, using the reference These informal sessions are in rooms. While this may sound intimidating to a Hotel will offer world class accomodations for convention attendees. #40094 you save an extra 10 addition to the almost 40 hours convention attendee, the convenience is there on ing. While not as convenient as other means of percent. Remember to tell your of seminars being offered at this the convention floor. Two elevators, steps from reaching the hotel, it is much cheaper and is a convention planners if you sign convention. Offered first thing in one another, will take the attendee to one lobby comfortable ride. If you are arriving by car, the up for this so adequate transpor- the morning and at various times or the other. This gives the two buildings an in- hotel has also reduced its parking charges to $10 tation can be arranged. throughout the day, these discus- tegrated feel. The parking garage also joins the per day, should an attendee drive or rent a car. Other special events include sions will cover everything from two buildings, so accessing one’s car is easy. The Adam’s Mark hotel has been sold to the two group tours of the U. S. how much our younger libertar- Reaching the hotel from the airport can be Sheraton chain of hotels. This sale has been Mint, an Evening with David ians mean to the movement to done by taxi, Airport Shuttle (available every 15 pending for many months but the deal finally Nolan, a Wednesday night mas- new voting systems to tax discus- minutes from 5:00 AM to 6:00 PM) and the RTD closed recently. The Adam’s Mark, already a querade party, a presentation by sions. These open discussions al- SkyRide. The taxi is the most expensive, but first class hotel, will be under going some ren- David Hoagland and a trip to low for everyone to have a voice if you are traveling with companions, it might ovations to make it a diamond hotel. These the Red Rocks Amphitheatre on on the topic. well turn out to be a not too expensive and con- changes will not be taking place during our con- Thursday. Details of these spe- The business part of the con- venient way to travel. The Super Shuttle is less vention. In fact, these changes are due to take cial events will be on the Den- vention will be just as exciting as expensive than the taxi and does have round trip place after the WorldCon--the year’s largest verLpCon.com soon or send an the non-business sessions. There coupons available (attendees will find informa- SciFi convention--and the Democrat convention inquiry to [email protected] will be platform debates as the tion about a group rate in their confirmation happens in August of this year. Not to disap- about any of these events. platform committee introduces packets). The Sky Ride is not a door-to-door point, the staff will already be offering its dia- The Speakers List has new ad- a new set of planks for the del- service, but is the next best thing. mond service to all. ditions all the time. Issue speak- egates to consider and the bylaws Catch the bus outside the airport baggage claim So, when coming to Denver, remember to look ers include Jessica Peck Corry committee will also have chang- door and travel to downtown Denver with only for the Sheraton sign at 1550 Court Place, and on private property issues, Bill es to suggest. Of course, there is four stops. At the Market street station, trans- if taking public transportation, remember to say Groom on restorative justice, the nomination of our candidates fer to the free 16th Street mall shuttle, which the “old Adam’s Mark, now a Sheraton” because Guy Smith on gun rights, Dr. for president and vice presi- stops at the corner of the Adam’s Mark build- some things change slowly. Steven Frye on the drug war, dent. Both are hotly contested Dr. Walter Block on libertar- races. Delegates are encouraged ian economics, Anthony Gregory to learn all they can about these on person rights, and Jim Rem- candidates since it is the del- mert on energy issues. Training egates who determine who will speakers include: the Leadership be in our debates and who will LP News Institute regarding grassroots get nomination time on the stage. campaigns; Dr. Gary Michael Next, there will be the elections Libertarian Party News Send News, Articles, for leadership; Michael Cloud on of the LNC officers and at-large (ISSN 8755-139X) is the Essays or personal fundraising; Willy Star representatives and elections of official monthly newspaper LP NEWS: Photographs: Marshall about how to get elect- the judicial committee. Finally, of the Libertarian Party® of A publication of the Libertarian Party ed; Atty. Mark Rutherford on let’s not forget the passage of the United States. Opin- Libertarian Party 2600 Virginia Avenue, NW, the use of Web, print and media resolutions. ions and articles published Suite 200 to get elected; and Dr. Jim Lark A Bonus and a possible FREE in this newspaper do not Produced by: Libertarian Party Washington, D.C. 20037 regarding campus organizing. convention pass are waiting for necessarily represent official Headquarters Phone: (202) 333-0008 There will be panels with some those signing up for the conven- party positions unless so E-mail: [email protected] of our guest speakers on every- tion before April 15th. There indicated. EDITOR EMERITUS: • thing from “how I got elected” to will be something extra in their Karl Hess 1923-1994 Send Address Changes To: “how laws hurt minorities.” convention bags. No, the con- NATIONAL CHAIR: Libertarian Party Special Guest Speakers in- vention planners are not talking William Redpath 2600 Virginia Avenue, NW, clude Reggie Rivers, author and about what that something might 2600 Virginia Ave., NW, Suite 200 T.V. personality; David Har- be, but be sure to look for it. Suite 200 Washington, D.C. 20037 sanyi, author and journalist; In one of those bags, there will Washington, D.C. 20037 Or call: (202) 333-0008 Desiree Hickson, blogger and be a gold ticket that will be re- E-mail: [email protected] entertainer; Earl Allen, world deemable for a refund of the bag traveler and former candidate; holder’s convention package. To The Mission Statement of the Libertarian Party: Anthony Gregeroy, writer and top it off, a ‘special’ second gift “To move public policy in a libertarian direction by building a political party that muscian; Neal Boortz, talk show will appear in two other bags. elects Libertarians to public office.” host; Sharon Harris, President of See Events on Page 13 the Advocates for Self Govern- Libertarian Party News • March 2008 • PAGE 3

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Fair Election Protest together in Las Vegas and it’s always uplifting to be among ’m new to the Libertarian friends. My impression of the Party so this might sound a presidential candidates debate is Ilittle naive. Why hasn’t each that we need to do much better. state’s Libertarian Party pro- In their own right the partici- tested at their capitols demand- pants are a good group but not ing fair elections? In my state, worthy of any effort on our part Illinois, the battle just to get on a to sell the American people on ballot wastes so much time and their viability as our next presi- money that there’s nothing left dent. for the actual campaign. I’m as- In the past two years the LPNH suming other states have similar has had visits by many seek- roadblocks for third parties. ing the presidency, mostly as Libertarians in each state should libertarians. I couldn’t commit to hold a massive protest in front support any of them. There are in of their state capitol calling for my opinion two options, we get a a change in the rules. Alert the commitment from Ron Paul and media! Email, call and fax your go with him as our first choice or “representatives.” Become a we revert to the 2006 LPNH en- thorn in everyone’s side. Make dorsement of Dr. Mary Ruwart. it known that our “leaders” will “If you liked Ron Paul, you’ll not get our vote unless they pass love Mary Ruwart” sounds right a bill putting everyone on an to me. equal playing field. Show these The other proposal I have and republicrats that third parties briefly got to mention at the need to be included if we are chairs meeting is we need to ever going to have an actual sponsor events that include other democratic process. Elections groups. My suggestion is that we need to be a free market, too. have a national freedom day. I We could get the Green Party, believe the Sunday before Labor the Constitution Party and others Day is the right time. I feel a to join us. peaceful noon time gathering of The party should focus on all freedom lovers at the state state elections first and then use capital of all the states, should that as a stepping stone into the be, with months of planning a US Senate and House seats. huge event. Why, after 37 years, does this This ROAR meeting, “ Restore party still not hold ANY federal Our American Republic” should offices? I can barely find state be a great attention grabber for libertarians. I would imagine our struggle for liberty and get- a party that just increased its ting our candidates elected. I will membership by 25 percent last be a candidate for the NH house year would have the army to pull in Nov. and urge all libertarians off such a stunt! to take advantage of the excite- ment caused by the Ron Paul Mark Buraglio Revolution to get involved and Champaign, IL run for office. We’ve never had an opening like this for our party State of the LP and we must take full advantage.

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Communicating Liberty Win Them Over With the Most Surprising Communication Technique By Sharon Harris concerns and opinions; only their own. Ever appropriate and so forth. Show you are sup- ness and personal relationships as it does in been in a conversation with someone like portive and friendly, and create a welcom- politics. People like a good speaker, but they ere’s a powerful, proven commu- that? How did you feel? Were you interested ing environment. Make sure the speaker LOVE a good listener! nication technique that’s not about in what they had to say – or did you want to has finished his thought before you speak. Does this sounds simple? Too obvious? speaking. In fact, it’s about…not run away? Patience! Make sure you understand the Take the challenge -- try it. You'll find that Hspeaking. It’s about the misunderstood, too- If you want to be a successful communica- speaker’s opinion, and if you don’t, then ask it's harder than it sounds and it works amaz- often ignored art of listening. Wait! Don’t tor, you don’t want to be like that speaker. him to clarify. ingly well. turn the page! I know, the idea of learning Effective communication has at least three It is important to note that this isn’t an act, to listen doesn’t sound very exciting, but be- parts: speaking, listening and (through that and it’s not just politeness. You want to be lieve me, learning this will enormously en- exchange) achieving understanding. Note genuinely interested in his views because hance your ability to communicate ideas. So that listening isn’t just a stopping point on that’s the only way you can understand his please take a moment to -- listen. the way to communication -- listening IS concerns, thoughts and worldview. Under- According to communications writer Eu- communication! standing him is the best way for you, in turn, gene Raudsepp: “Studies show that only Powerful listening is not passive. It’s an ac- to help him understand you. about 10 percent of us listen properly. Most tive practice, as much as speaking is. If you truly listen, listen actively and well, of us don't know how to listen intelligent- Here are the key principles: you will reap a wealth of benefits: ly, systematically and purposefully.” This First, before you start talking in depth about First, you put the other person at ease. He means that, if you’re like most people, your libertarian ideas -- stop! Stop and listen. Re- or she will feel more comfortable and ac- listening skills can quickly be improved – ally listen to what the other person has to cepted, and will thus be more receptive to and if you do that, you’ll have a powerful say. Don't just close your mouth and hold your ideas. When you show respect for other communication skill 90 percent of the popu- your breath while waiting impatiently for the people, they will be more likely to show re- lation lacks! other person to pause so you can jump in and spect for you. Effective, active listening is definitely a unload your views. The other person can tell Second, you hear the other person's con- skill, and it is a crucial skill to develop if you if you're really listening. cerns, so that you can address them directly. want to be a successful communicator of lib- Instead, take a deep breath; exhale; relax; This gives you an opportunity to build rap- ertarian ideas. Like any skill, active listen- pay attention; give your full attention. Don’t port -- one of the greatest enhancers of com- ing can be learned, practiced, and improved, let yourself be distracted by other things go- munication. Your listener is far more likely and the pay-off is huge. ing on. If it’s not a good time to listen, tell the to listen with an open mind to you in return. The Greek philosopher Zeno of Citium speaker and set up another time. Third, you can find out misconceptions the Sharon Harris is president of the Advo- said, "We have been given two ears and but Don’t interrupt. Don’t twitch. Don’t look other person may have about libertarianism cates for Self-Government, which pro- a single mouth, in order that we may hear around the room or look at your watch. Rein and nip them in the bud. Because you’ve vides tools and training for successful libertarian outreach, including Opera- more and talk less." However, too many in your urge to interrupt or to finish a speak- truly listened, you will know how to address tion Politically Homeless (OPH) and the people -- including, alas, some libertarians -- er’s sentences. Let your body language show those misconceptions. world-famous World’s Smallest Political act as if they have one mouth and NO ears! interest by nodding, raising your eyebrows, Active listening is an incredibly powerful Quiz. Find out more at www.TheAdvo- They seem not to care about the listener’s leaning forward, catching their eyes when skill, and it works just as effectively in busi- cates.org. PAGE 6 • Libertarian Party News • March 2008

ffiliate ews nd vents A N A E for U.S. Senate. Springfield Missoula Libertarians con- was vigorously congratulated tinue to air their live public Alabama Licence Plate Louisiana by State Chair George Phil- access show Other People’s Controversy lies, who in 1998, also ran for Pockets on Missoula Com- Congress. LPMass has raised munity Access Television, on ansas House Bill 2704 University Groups Medicinal Marijuana $8000 of matching funds, and channel seven. The show be- seeks to direct the KS Started has actually matched $1500 gan in 1994, and airs the 1st labama Libertarians, Department of Motor K ouisiana will be hold- of them. A meeting between and the 3rd Wednesdays of with the assistance of Vehicles to issue “Distinc- LPMass Political Facilitator every month, starting at 8:00 the Drug Policy Al- tive In God We Trust License ing its annual Conven- Carol McMahon, Phillies and P.M. A Plates” to any resident who tion April 18-20 at the liance, are once again spear- L Underwood showed agree- heading legislative efforts to orders one. Hilton Garden Inn in Lafay- ment. The main effort of col- place the Alabama Compas- On Thursday, Feb. 14, 2008, ette. We will be selecting na- lecting 16,000 raw signatures New York sionate Care Act in front of LPK Vice Chairman Jason tional delegates, electing new will be done by paid petition- the entire state legislature. Peck appeared before the officers and debating a new ers, with a strong effort to re- State Convention This will be the third year in Kansas House Transportation platform. cruit volunteer assistance. a row that the legislation has Committee to testify against So far, we have one candi- PNY State Convention been introduced. In 2006 and the bill on behalf of the Liber- date for this year’s congres- is scheduled for Satur- 2007, the bill cleared the Judi- tarian Party of Kansas. Peck’s sional races, Peter Vidrine of Michigan day, April 26, 2008 at ciary Committee, but has nev- testimony was approved by Eunice, in District 7, which is L The Reception House, North- er made it to the legislative the LPK executive commit- currently held by Dr. Charles State Convention ern Blvd., Flushing, Queens floor. This year, it is hoped tee 5-0-1 (one member did not Boustany, a Republican. We from 9 A.M. to 5 P.M. The that the bill will be referred to vote because of an absence). are looking to run a full slate he Libertarian Party of business meeting will begin the Health Committee. The written testimony can this year, as well as fielding Michigan State Nomi- at 9 A.M. to elect new party Libertarian Party gubernato- be seen at http://boston-tea- a candidate against incumbent nating Convention will officers, consider changes to rial candidate 2006, Loretta party.info/lpks/hb2704.doc, Democratic Senator Mary T be held Saturday, June 7, 2008, the bylaws and conduct other Nall, has been the key activist and a video can be seen at Landrieu. Congratulations go at the Best Western Gateway party business. In the after- associated with the bill. She’s http://boston-tea-party.info/ to Mr. T. Lee Horne, III who Hotel, located at 9191 Wick- noon, there will be speakers been assisted by other key lpks/hb2704.mov. An article ran our largest campaign to ham Road, Romulus, Michi- and presentations from some state Libertarian Party lead- about the bill’s testimony ap- date in his bid for governor gan. For more information, of the candidates seeking the ers, including Mark Boden- pears at http://cjonline.com/ last fall. visit www.mi.lp.org LPNY presidential nomina- hausen, Mike Rster and Ste- stories/021408/bre_license. We have established cam- tion. phen Gordon. Additionally, a shtml. pus groups at University of The speakers include: Thor documentary is being filmed Despite Peck’s many calls Louisiana at Lafayette, LSU Missouri Halvorssen, of the The Mov- regarding this legislative at- and emails to the Kansas in Baton Rouge and Loyola ing Pictures Institute; Steve tempt. ACLU over the course of the University in New Orleans, Heartland Conference Marriotti, of the National If passed, the bill will allow last two weeks, he has re- with prospects to open more Foundation for Teaching En- for the medicinal use of mari- ceived no response, despite on other campuses around the he 2008 Heartland Lib- trepreneurship; and Dr. Min- juana as a treatment for the himself being a supporting state. ertarian Conference dy Thompson Fullilove, of following conditions: cancer, member. We enjoy automatic ballot will be held April 4 the Columbia School of Pub- glaucoma, multiple sclerosis, Among the bill’s largest access by way of a measure we T and 5, in Kansas City. Both lic Health and the Root Shock chronic arthritis, cachexia, problems is that the DMV pushed through the Louisiana Missouri and Kansas will hold Institute. chronic pain, fibromyalgia, wants a deposit for the first Legislature in 2004, which of- their state conventions, and migraines, Acquired Immune order of roughly $10,000.00. ficially recognizes a party for there will be an LP Presiden- Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) The bill’s sponsor has no idea access once they reach 1000 New York Media tial Candidate Debate, which or Human Immunodeficiency where it will come from, but registrants and pay a $1000 The Manhattan LP has been will be broadcast live on two Virus (HIV), anorexia, sei- when asked in the meeting, filing fee. To retain access, publishing and printing a radio stations. It will also be zures, including, but not lim- the sponsor stated: “Churches a party only needs to field a publication called Serf City. broadcast live via the Internet ited to, seizures associated could raise the money eas- statewide candidate once ev- Now the hard-hitting, indig- by one of the radio stations. with epilepsy, and severe nau- ily.” ery four years. Our first such nant and irreverent content of For more information, please sea. According to Peck, it ap- candidate was Mr. S.B.A. Zai- Serf City is a blog near you. visit http://lpmo.org/heart- pears to be the beginning of a toon, who ran for Insurance Any Internet user can now ac- land2008/. cozy relationship between Commissioner in 2006 in a cess the blog at http://serfcity. Iowa Church and State. special election against two wordpress.com. Republicans and captured 11 Montana The Capital District Liber- State Convention percent of the vote. Our sec- tarian Party has been produc- Kentucky ond statewide candidate was ing a public access Television Run for Office! he LPIA state conven- Mr. T. Lee Horne, III, who ran show called Capital Outsid- tion will be held Sat- State Convention for Governor in a 13-person er. To view current and past ow that the election urday, March 15, at field in 2007. shows visit http://capitalout- season is on in Mon- T he Libertarian Party sider.org. the Hilton Garden Inn Des tana, “we are encour- Moines/Urbandale, from 8 of Kentucky hosted an N Hardfire producer Gary aging people to run for office,” A.M. till 4 P.M. The location LP Presidential debate Massachusetts Popkin is trying to get his T said state chair Mike Fellows. engaging program on a ca- of the hotel is just North of as a part of our 2008 state Positions in the legislature, as I-35/80 on 86th Street (near convention on March 1. We Ballot Access ble access channel near you. well as statewide offices and Winsong Theaters). For more had a slew of people coming Gary’s show features the best local positions are available. information, please visit our in to participate. Speakers he Libertarian Party in Libertarian discussion and Open, statewide, term-limited Web site at www.LPIA.org, at our convention included of Massachusetts has engagement from all walks of positions include: Superin- or contact Ed Wright at EB- guests from the KY chapter committed to attain- New York life. To view previ- T tend of Public Instruction, ous shows of Hardfire, go to [email protected] or of Club For Growth, and the ing ballot access for our 2008 State Auditor and Attorney (641) 747-2017 BIPPS-funded (a libertarian Presidential and U.S. Sen- http://Hardfire.net. General. The filing deadline think-tank) Web site Kentuck- ate candidates. Robert J. Un- is Thursday, March 20. yVotes.org, which tracks the derwood of Springfield, who See Affiliates on Page 7 actions of legislators in our has repeatedly run for State Kansas state capital. Legislature, has agreed to run Libertarian T.V. Libertarian Party News • March 2008 • PAGE 7

Affiliate News And Events was a Field Assistant for the by Latham uses the ranked- Brownback for President choice voting method, which Vermont Continued from page 6 lution of the issue, however campaign. allows voters to indicate their it seems the Department of preferences among several State Convention Ohio Homeland Security and our Chairman’s Debate candidates instead of being Department of Transportation State Chair Pat Dixon pre- limited to choosing just one. he VTLP state conven- Convention, Ballot Ac- would like more time to ex- sented the issue of Global “Ranked-choice voting has tion will be held on a track record of promoting Saturday, March 29, at cess and Party Growth plain the benefits of keeping Warming on the weekly T personal drivers license infor- television show Live and Let positive campaigns and sav- Orchid in South Burlington, ing election administrators, Vermont. Events will begin at he Libertarian Party of mation in a federal database. Live on Dec 22 of last year. participants, and taxpayers 11:30 A.M. More convention Ohio’s state conven- We hope to have a very The video has been uploaded the significant costs associat- details will be made available tion will be held April informative meeting with a and posted on Google video. T number of LP Presidential It can be found at ed with a separate runoff elec- on the Web site in the near fu- 4-6 at the DoubleTree hotel tion,” says Latham. In 2006, ture. Otherwise, contact Jer- on the north side of Colum- candidates at our convention http://video.google.com/vide voters enacted into law all emy Ryan to RSVP or to learn bus, Ohio. The key speaker March 14-16, 2008. We are oplay?docid=6174346400253 four local initiatives to adopt more information. Ryan can on Saturday night will be Dr. anticipating a very interest- 36908 ranked-choice voting on the be contacted at chair@vtlp. Tom DiLorenzo, with radio ing Presidential campaign and ballot in the United States. org, or by telephone at (802) personality Brian Wilson of nomination in Denver this Although the demonstration 865-0111. WSPD radio in Toledo serv- May, and hope to see every- Utah election for the Libertarian ing as the emcee. On Satur- one there. Party’s presidential nominee day night and Sunday morn- “Mock the Vote” Paul Supporter Out- is unscientific and can be ing, the LPO will have four reach manipulated by over-zealous of the leading LP Presiden- Texas ho will be the Lib- The Missouri LP is reaching supporters, some patterns and tial candidates in attendance. ertarian Party’s out to Ron Paul supporters. insights into the 2008 race They are Bob Jackson, Mi- Portal of Information next presidential The Missouri LP State Chair, W should emerge. “Observers of chael Jingozian, George Phil- candidate? Libertarian Party Glenn Nielsen spoke to more ‘Mock the Vote’ should be able lies and Wayne Allyn Root. he Libertarian Party of of Utah chairman Rob Latham than 200 Ron Paul support- to see coalitions form around For details on housing and Texas Web site, www. announced the launch of an ers on Jan. 25 at the Southern candidates with similar cam- registration fees, please visit LPTexas.org, has lots online demonstration elec- Missouri Paul-a-thon. The T paign platforms and bases of www.LPO.org. of news information and a tion to illustrate how voters story and videos of the speech support,” says Latham. “We Ohio continues to move for- very active discussion forum. might narrow the field of 18 at the Southern Missouri may even be able to predict ward in pursuit of less restric- Visitors to the site can sub- announced candidates for the Paul-a-thon can be found at the eventual winner.” tive ballot access laws. There scribe online to our monthly party’s presidential nomi- www.showmeblog.org/page/ Through the party’s nation- are ongoing meetings with newsletter “Lone Star Lib- nation -- plus “None of the glenn?entry=missouri_lp_ al convention over the 2008 state legislative members and erty.” After only two years Above” -- down to one ma- state_chair_speaks. Memorial Day Weekend, Lib- the Ohio Secretary of State of this service the number of jority winner -- in just one To access the Missouri LP ertarians can track the presi- office. Hopefully, this will be subscribers has now exceeded election. Ron Paul supporter outreach dential candidates’ support resolved by this summer. 1200. Please visit our Web Voters can “Mock the Vote” page with a video message -- or lack thereof -- using the Ohio is now the fourth larg- site to stay informed about for the 2008 Libertarian from the Missouri LP State online demonstration of this est state affiliate after a big our activities. Party presidential nomina- Chair, visit http://lpmo.org/ more competitive and repre- national LP membership drive tion by visiting http://www. RonPaulSupporters.shtml. sentative electoral method, in Nov. and Dec. We will not National Convention demochoice.org/dcballot. The Missouri LP also created which is being implemented be satisfied until we are in the The Libertarian Party of php?poll=2008LPPres online. a You Tube Channel, which top three in the nation. Texas currently has over 40 The demonstration election in more and more municipali- can be found at www.youtube. people approved as delegates launched and administered ties across the United States. com/MissouriLP. to the national convention in Pennsylvania Denver. If other Texas Lib- ertarians would like to have Ballot Drive a seat in our delegation and cast votes on important busi- he Libertarian Party ness (party leaders, presi- of Pennsylvania is in dential nomination, plat- the process of its bal- form, etc) contact our staff at T 512-442-4910 or Director@ lot access signature drive. We need to get at least 24,666 LPTexas.org. valid signatures to get our statewide candidates, includ- New Staff Addition ing President and Vice-Presi- The Libertarian Party of dent, on the November ballot. Texas has hired its newest We have gotten an early start staff member Patrick Barton. gathering signatures and look Patrick joins Art DiBianca as forward to a successful con- a staff member working under clusion of our efforts. the direction of our executive We are continuing our ef- director Wes Benedict. Pat- forts to promote legislation rick is a recent graduate of rejecting the federal REAL ID the University of Richmond Act in Pennsylvania. We have where he majored in History, been working with legislators, International Studies: Diplo- concerned citizen groups, and macy & Politics and made even other political parties to the Dean’s List and National halt this expansion of govern- Honors Society. He partici- ment authority and preserve pated in the Congressional our liberties. We had hoped Student Leadership Confer- for a relatively quick reso- ence in Washington DC and PAGE 8 • Libertarian Party News • March 2008

Libertarian Party 2007 Annual Report An executive analysis of the Libertarian Party’s performance in 2007

★ FROM THE NATIONAL CHAIRMAN 2004-2007 LNC Balance Sheet Summary A Nation Still Left to

December-04 December-05 December-06 December-07 Peacefully Conquer Total Assets 97,897 39,598 62,006 148,702

By William Redpath Total Current Liabilities *** 504,607 404,410 1,401,370 1,358,040

t’s 2008, as I’m sure you Total Net Assets (406,711) (364,812) (1,339,364) (1,209,339) have noticed. We are get- Change (481,824) 41,899 (974,552) 130,025 I ting to the shank of the United States political sea- ****** ChangeChange in reportingin reporting method method of liabilities of liabilities were explained were inexplained last year’s in report last concerningyear's report valuation concerning of Lifetime son—the presidential election, valuationMembership of and Lifetime Deferred Membership Membership Liability & Deferred Membership Liability along with the election of the US House and one-third of the US Senate. Then, there are the gubernatorial, state legislature 2004-2007 Revenue & Expense Summary and local elections, also. However, before I turn my at- tention to 2008, I would like to LP National Chairman William Redpath. recap what happened with the companying table. Total “zero 2004 2005 2006 2007 Libertarian Party in 2007. dues” members increased from Annual Annual Annual Annual I will leave it to the LNC’s 104,732, by the end of 2006, to Support and Revenue Treasurer, Aaron Starr, to 107,748, as of December 31, Membership Dues 439,327.61 417,337.31 0.00 470,113.62 speak in more detail to the cur- 2007. Donations 710,435.96 664,548.41 799,062.23 482,592.08 rent financial situation of the Now, turning to the topic that Recurring Gifts 351,888.57 307,715.28 326,157.42 317,955.77 LNC, but it is better than it has Board Member Solicitations 0.00 0.00 0.00 86,737.80 is the raison d’etre for this or- Projects 192,378.61 0.00 0.00 0.00 been in a long time. Accounts ganization: candidates. Ballot Access Donations 0.00 0.00 0.00 81,097.85 payable are essentially non- With 2007 being an “off year” Campus Outreach Donations 0.00 0.00 4,500.00 0.00 existent for us now. In com- for elections, we, of course, did Convention Revenues 214,009.55 0.00 101,956.10 0.00 parison, four to five years ago, not run as many candidates as Publications, Materials and Other Sales 103,254.39 92,749.97 51,836.30 5,730.15 the LNC was in a condition of we did in 2006. In 2007, we Total Support and Revenue 2,011,294.69 1,482,350.97 1,283,512.05 1,444,227.27 “financial exigency,” which ran 98 candidates, of whom was bad enough even without 19 won election to public of- Cost of Support and Revenue using a word of which I did fice. According to LP Political Fundraising Costs 182,817.43 117,284.64 150,088.00 200,609.02 not previously know the mean- Director Sean Haugh (a 2007 Membership Fundraising Costs 54,258.50 172,477.40 9,533.24 177,810.69 ing. The financial situation of addition to the national office Convention 193,602.39 12,388.70 120,202.60 723.38 Direct Costs 30,230.65 14,691.38 14,618.64 0.00 the LNC has stabilized, thanks staff, I might add), the LP ran to your financial contributions 634 candidates nationwide in Total Cost of Support and Revenue 460,908.97 316,842.12 294,442.48 379,143.09 and the prudent expenditures 2006. by the LNC and national office According to Haugh, we are Net Support and Revenue Available for 1,550,385.72 1,165,508.85 989,069.57 1,065,084.18 staff. fixin’ (a little Texas talk here, Programs Nonetheless, as you can see as a nod to the LP of that fair Program Expenses for yourself in the Treasurer’s state, which consistently runs Administrative Expense 533,020.33 326,560.64 312,906.52 349,769.13 Report, we are not an organi- many candidates for public Compensation 506,035.18 431,819.40 392,622.87 394,008.06 zation flush with cash--partic- office) to run over 1,500 can- Affiliate Support 298,517.76 278,145.27 79,304.30 9,395.54 ularly in comparison with the didates nationwide for public Ballot Access 268,709.51 6,677.87 1,500.00 62,807.82 R’s and D’s. We have a world office in 2008, with 564 al- Brand Development 349.50 0.00 19,425.47 4,255.14 (or at least a nation) to peace- Candidate Support 71,874.12 0.00 25,260.17 27,604.89 ready recruited to run. Please Media Relations 9,537.42 8,524.82 12,199.32 5,834.48 fully conquer, and it is a sad consider adding your name to Member Communications 56,081.16 79,011.97 60,434.87 56,838.29 fact that it will take much in the roster of LP candidates in Outreach 553.06 0.00 1,032.50 21,075.12 the way of financial resources 2008, so that we can meet that to do that; however, more on goal. In nearly all states, there Total Program Expenses 1,744,678.04 1,130,739.97 904,686.02 931,588.47 that later. is still time to get your name on Net Operating Surplus (Deficit) (194,292.32) 34,768.88 84,383.55 133,495.71 At the end of 2007, LP sus- the ballot and run a campaign taining (a euphemism for “cur- of which we all will be proud. Other Revenue/Expense rently financially contribut- With respect to ballot access Interest Income 1.38 0.00 0.00 0.00 ing”) membership was up more for our presidential ticket, the Other Income 18.20 4,597.55 6,523.72 0.00 than 20 percent from the end LNC is still aiming to qualify in Total Other Revenue Expense 19.58 4,597.55 6,523.72 0.00 of 2006. The membership 48 states. Barring some major, by state, as of December 31, Net Surplus (Deficit) (194,272.74) 39,366.43 90,907.27 133,495.71 2007, can be seen in the ac- See Chairman on Page 13 Libertarian Party News • March 2008 • PAGE 9

Libertarian Party Annual Report

2007 ★ LIBERTARIAN PARTY’S TREASURER’S REPORT LP State-by-State Membership Numbers Libertarian Party Sees Ongoing Alabama 180 Montana 54 Alaska 74 Nebraska 64 Arizona 350 Nevada 218 Arkansas 72 New Hampshire 163 Financial Improvement in 2007 California 2,075 New Jersey 308 Colorado 462 New Mexico 135 By Aaron Starr we can pres- ent accurate Connecticut 198 New York 554 am dedicating this column to Raymond financial in- Delaware 48 North Carolina 355 D.C. 33 North Dakota 20 Burrington. I never knew this man, but formation for Florida 861 Ohio 569 he knew us and believed in the princi- the most cur- I Georgia 507 Oklahoma 108 ples upon which we stand. Mr. Burrington rent years, Hawaii 54 Oregon 222 died in 2007 and made a large bequest to and should Idaho 64 Pennsylvania 574 the Libertarian National Committee. We do continue to Illinois 510 Rhode Island 30 not yet know the final amount of this gen- on a go-for- Indiana 333 South Carolina 265 erous gift, but it is estimated to be in the ward basis, it Iowa 112 South Dakota 35 low six-figure range and we will realize the will be diffi- Kansas 177 Tennessee 265 proceeds over the next few years. cult to make Kentucky 104 Texas 797 It’s a tribute to our better nature that one meaningful Louisiana 114 Utah 104 man’s last desire was to see all of us suc- comparisons Maine 72 Vermont 39 Maryland 285 Virginia 523 ceed in restoring American values of liberty with prior Massachusetts 277 Washington 435 and freedom. You, too, can honor this man’s LNC Treasurer Aaron Starr. years. Michigan 511 West Virginia 55 wish to improve your life. Create your own Perhaps the most important task that is Minnesota 206 Wisconsin 206 legacy by mentioning the Libertarian Na- expected from a board member of any not- Mississippi 48 Wyoming 39 tional Committee in your will. for-profit or cause-oriented organization Missouri 261 Other: 56 I’m pleased to state that 2007 has wit- is to raise money. At the beginning of my nessed an ongoing improvement of our fi- term I asked each board member to either Total Libertarian Party Members/Subscribers: 15,105 nancial position. personally raise a large amount of money Total Number of Zero Dues Members [Signed Certificates]: 107,748 Our relations with our vendors have im- or to personally give that amount during proved significantly, with some now agree- their term of office. This is commonly ing to provide us with better pricing due to referred to as “give-or-get.” Understand- Libertarian Party Revenue our more sound financial footing and our ing the seriousness of such a commitment, ability to pay suppliers promptly. At the most all of the LNC stepped up to the plate, From 1983 to 2007 (in millions) end of 2007, we had more than $113,000 in with many members agreeing to each give- the bank, while amounts due vendors was or-get as much as $5,000. I’m proud to zero. state that LNC Board Members, so far this Recorded revenues exceeded $1.4 million term, either gave or received in excess of during 2007, which is probably somewhat $150,000--well above our target. understated due to the value of the previ- If you intend to seek a position on the ously mentioned bequest having not yet LNC at the convention, understand that this been finalized. Even without this bequest, is a serious commitment and that you will our revenues exceeded expenses by more be expected to assist the Party financially. than $100,000. To those of you who give recurring month- The delegates in 2006 adopted bylaw lan- ly donations with your credit card, thank guage that I helped author, which requires you very much. This steady source of cash our financial statements be in conformance flow makes it possible for an organization with Generally Accepted Accounting Prin- to focus on the future, rather than the crisis ciples (GAAP). du jour. Since becoming treasurer, I had staff revise At current support levels, we are able to our 2006 balance sheet to include as an obli- cover our ongoing monthly expenses, so ad- gation the deferred revenue of life member- ditional contributions at this point can be ships. Because we expect that a person who used to increase our political effectiveness pays for a life membership could be around in the marketplace of ideas. for more than 40 years, it’s not appropriate The annual budget adopted by the LNC Online Resources for to recognize all of this revenue in the year is conservative, with projected revenues of of the contribution. Instead, it should be only $1.4 million. Additionally, while we Libertarian Party Members recognized ratably over the expected life of have budgeted for the basic ongoing costs Find contact info for the National Committee the donor. While this accounting recogni- of the organization, we do not yet have the tion increases our liabilities and makes our funds necessary to achieve ballot access in www.LP.org Click on: Organization financial position look drab, this obligation every state. To get there, we’re going to Click on: LNC Directory does not require immediate cash outlays. need your help. Accurate historical information is not Please call the national headquarters to- Renew your membership readily available, so it is unlikely that we day and increase your financial support to www.LP.org will be able to create comparable financial the Libertarian Party. With your help we Click on: Membership statements from previous years using the can spread our message of freedom far and Click on: Renew your membership or subscription same GAAP basis of accounting. So, while wide. PAGE 10 • Libertarian Party News • March 2008

Don Bowman Keith Dunn J. L. Holm Thomas E. Marshall Virginia Bowman Lois Duvall David A. Horne Esq Bill Martin Stalwarts of Liberty William H. Bowman Brian P. Dykema Joseph J. Horvath Erica Mason John Boyd Christopher Edes Peter M. Horvath Gerald T. Matheny The Libertarian Frank Mellody Andrew Boysen Michael Einhaus Daniel T. Howe Sally H. McAlister M. P. Miller National Committee Donald J. Bramble Louie Elias John S. Hrehovcik Paul A. McBride III thanks the following Harold R. Minchew Edward Moczydlowski Adrian Brancato Tim Ellsworth James B. Hudson Lewis C. McCannon Jr. renewing members: Robert Morris William C. Brennan Roger E. Fairbanks Steve Hudson William L. McCord Michael T. Murray Martin M. Bretherton Jr. Michael J. Fallahay Mark Hurt Nancy W. McCoy Renewal Period: David Nadeau Danny L. Brett John K. Farr Frank Iacono Jonathan McEldowney 2/11/08 - 3/10/08 Patricia Nechols Michael F. Brett Rujean Feldman Brett Iannuccillo Noel R. McGill W. J. Nelson John E. Breuer Adrian D. Fenderson Brian Irving L. C. McHenry Patron: David L. Neumann Connie L. Brickner D.D.S. Joseph D. Ismay Michael McLaughlin Thomas A. Chervenak Alexander M. Newton Barry Broom Eric Field Sam Jacobs Michael McLellan Daniel L. Nibbelink Ainslie B. Brown Brian S. Fisher Michael Jaeger Erik Mekkelson James W. Donaghy Kenneth K. Nichols Barrett Brown Thomas G. Fisher Richard Jaeger Johnny Meyer Louis F. Fries III Michael Noud David A. Brown Robert Flache Bernard Jaffe Andrew E. Michyeta IV Steven Mercier Peter Oeth Paul S. Brown Dudley Flanders Buddy Johnson Jim Mikesell Joseph O’Keefe Robert D. Brown James Fleming Duane Johnson Timothy Millar Sponsor: Byron W. Onisko Jeff Bucher Anthony Flitcraft John A. Johnson Brad Miller Larry A. Bush Nynke Peirce Glenn Burg Frederick Floreth Patricia Johnson Clause J. Miller Andrew A. Piacsek William C. Burns Stephanie Flynn Thomas S. Johnson George E. Miller Ken George John Plummer John W. McCoy Samuel F. Pratt Jr. Doug Butzier Michael Foley Tony Jones John D. Miller Steven Penhall Julie L. Pratt-Willey Ronald J. Bynum Reggie Fontenot Richard E. Jonson Joseph B. Miller Lee Roznak Doris A. Putzolu Bruce Campbell John W. Forbrick Michael J. Juergens Velko Milosevich John P. Sands James Riis Carla Campbell E. L. Forker Daniel R. Juliano Robert Mish Nicholas Vakula Sharon R. Rockmaker Robert Capozzi Gregory J. Fortier Richard A. Kannisto Gregory J. Mitchell Thomas Samuel III Tony Casler David Frazer Paul Kelley Shahrokh Mokhtarzadeh Blair Sandberg Hale E. Caswell Kevin Frederickson William R. Kelly Juan Molinari Supporting: Edwin G. Sather George Chamberlain Jr. Michael Froimowitz Jay Kenderdine Kelley Moore Anthony J. Anderson David Schlomann Swithin Chandler Cannan Garcia Donald Kerr Dale Morgan Bruce A. Anderson Dale Seibert Brian Chapman Lauren Gardiner Marcus Kirby Michael Morgan Paul S. Anderson Rich Shields Bobby Chapuis Eric L. Geislinger Richard B. Kirsch Wilbur A. Morgan W. L. Andrus Randy Stastny Paul E. Antonovich Charlamaine Robert A. Gentile Ralph C. Klingsporn Clark Morrison Steven Story Jane A. Chellew Joan George Michael K. Klopping James M. Murdock Michelle Ayd Fredrika M. Strandfeldt Daniel R. Baker Ph.D Jay Chellew Christopher R. Getts Ronald M. Klorman Kevin Nagel Thomas Styles Henry D. Childs M.D. Patricia E. Giassa Philip J. Knight Steve Neiffer Christine Baugus Austin D. Swanson W. H. Blackwell Robert Christophel Andrew Giesen Barbara A. Komlyn Chris Nelson Nelson Templeton Guy Christopher Thomas Gilkey John J. Konsbruck Russell Nelson Roger Bloxham Walden B. Thiede Brenda R. Boswell D’Anne Welch Frederick A. Church IV Craig Gilkison Andrew Koslow Jason J. Netherton L. H. Boyd Jr. Jerald Wienke Tamara Ciszczon Roger Gilmore William Kracht Duane Newby Jack Brennan Wallace R. Wynia James R. Clark John Girardeau Nicholas W. Kratz Robert P. Newman Philip J. Brennan Richard Yates Christopher Clemence Finbar Gittelman David Kraus Larry Newton Paul Brochon Thomas J. Young Michael Clevette Brett Gladish Neil Krivoski Larry Nicholas Christopher M. Brookover Timothy Young Carolyn L. Cliff J. Robert Good Victor Kruger Alexander W. Nicolo Arno C. Buhrer Martin Cline Nathaniel B. Goodale Kenneth Kuchnicki Shawn Noker Christopher Cash Sustaining: Michael Clyne John Gorman Stephen Kuhn Earl W. Nolan Paul Cashin Jimmy Coffey James R. Goy Andrew M. Kurzweil Matthew Norman David Chapman Thomas S. Adams William Culpepper Leonard H. Alexander Linda Cohen Kevin J. Grace David J. La Penna Timothy O. Norton Sarah Daniels Louis J. Alpinieri Steven Cohen John H. Gray William R. La Vere Rev. Clinton Nusbaumer Larry Diesel John R. Alsup Clint Cole Greg Graziani George S. LaBelle Ted Oakes Garth R. Drewry M.D. Gary N. Anderson Sam Collins Christina M. Groth Phillip A. Laibe Kenneth Obenski Terry A. Duree Robert C. Anderson Chad G. Colopy Lois Grzenda Brad Laird David R. Oberst Matthew S. Ellis Cathy Andrew Karen N. Colopy Richard F. Guill Robert P. Lambert J. M. Oglesby Karen Elmore Laureen Arena Richard Connelly Jr. Deborah J. Haarstad Robert Landers Charles E. Ohler Charles W. Engelhardt Aarde V. Atheian George E. Constantine Shaun Hacke Collin Lane Daryl R. Olthaus Penelope J. Evans Lynn Atherton-Bloxham Gregory Cooper Arthur L. Hall M.D. Mark A. Lawson Vilma L. Oman David Ferguson Sidney Atkinson Mary E. Cox Cory Hall Rick Leach Michael R. O’Neil David Floyd Robert Austin Charles L. Culp Samuel D. Hall Jr. Stewart D. Leard Joe Osborne Robert Gilliam Arlo D. Baggerley Lester C. Culver Nicholas Hamisevicz Michael Leary Albert D. Oswald Tim A. Greiner David N. Banks Don H. Culwell Michael Hammer Lowell Lebis Richard P. Ottaviano Jr. Rogene A. Hamilton William B. Barber Terry Czubko Bryan Hampton Suzie J. LeCureaux Alex R. Pagnani William Hansen Katherine Daigle Ernest Hancock Roger K. Lee Arleigh Papstein Dale Harden Brandon Barnard Frank Barnes Eleanor Daly Linda Handelman Ken Lehocky Michael Parga Charles G. Harwell Valeria Damiao Frank Hanna Thomas M. Lemberg Jeff Pasqualucci Bert G. Hassler Todd A. Barnett Peter A. Hatch Hazel L. Barrett Ronald M. Davis James A. Hardison David Leonard Bernard Patrick James Henke John R. Bartlett Timothy A. Davis Stephen C. Harris Milos Leubner Scott W. Pearson John C. Holland Philip Baumes Craig Dawkins Edward J. Harshman Marilyn L. Levin Shawn B. Peck Mary E. Huggard Rex Beard Arthur D. Delagrange Abe Hascup Ryan Liedtky Robert J. Pelc Alfred James David H. Bell Robert A. Dempsey Robert K. Hatchett David J. Lindbergh Ed Pencall Richard L. James Mark Bell Kevin Diaz Mikel Hautzinger Brian Lintz John Penchosky Linda J. Janca-Braatz Susan Bell Arthur Dibianca Andrea Heberling Edward B. Litherland Edward J. Pennington Ellis Kane III David B. Bennett George Dick Philip H. Hein Richard Livingstone Avan Perera Robert Key Alan T. Bergeman Glen Dickey Donald R. Henkle Andrew Lohr Gil A. Perez Karl Kovach David M. Beymer Karl N. Dickey Greg Henshall Charles S. Loucks Rose Perry James E. Kulp James E. Bickel Brian K. Diehl Leonard Herrin Paul D. Lubell Timothy E. Peterman Blair Law Joseph Blanding Jean Dilts Paul Herrmann Bernard R. Lueders Mark Petersen Michael Leasman Sheree Blansett-Hutson Eileene Dirdak Roger J. Hess Mark A. Lund Paul Petersen Paul Linthorst Walter E. Block Robert Dodd James Hewatt William Lund Kenneth D. Peterson Norman E. Lucas Robert H. Dome Giovanna Hickmann Mildred M. Lyons Richard Petty Jeffrey N. Lupowitz John R. Bobb Stuart E. Boehmer John J. Donovan David A. Hines Doug Maass Mark R. Phelps Timothy D. McCulloch Dale A. Dopkins Charles W. Hinton Andrew E. MacAskill David A. Phillips Kurt McDaniel Dean L. Bolton Elmer J. McDowell Steven Borseth Charles T. Dorcey Jr. Steven A. Hoffman Mark Mallett Mark R. Pickens Robert M. McDowell John A. Boston Frank Dorman J. Holdar Joyce Manett Everett C. Mehner W. L. Boucher Meagan L. Duckworth John H. Holdren Jeff Manguno Continued on page 11 Libertarian Party News • March 2008 • PAGE 11

Politics 2008 Stalwarts of Liberty Alabama Libertarians Continued from page 10 N.C. Ballot Cluttered Again Disapprove of State David Pinero Greg Smith By Brian Irving fraud and may be expelled from Diana L. Pittman Howard Smith the House for ethics violations. Smoking Ban Proposal Frank Pittman Joel Smith he filing period for the “Of course, the Democrats and By Stephen Gordon William Plant John Smith November election is now Republican will claim this is bet- Eric J. Pokorney Neill Snider closed, and North Caro- ter than previous General Assem- ate last month, the Alabama Senate Edu- Harry Pollitt Steve R. Spencer T cation Committee voted 7-1 for a bill Becky A. Pollock Francis Spika lina’s ballot is once again clut- bly elections because in 2002 and which will significantly impact the rights George P. Ponte Roland P. St Pierre tered with candidates. That is, 2004 close to half the seats were L Michael P. Porter Gregory M. Stachnik cluttered with candidates running unopposed,” says Howe. “It still of business owners, employees and consum- John Price Larry Stafford unopposed for General Assembly. is a symptom that North Carolina ers throughout the state. The bill, sponsored by Wayne L. Price Edward C. Stemme Jr. Nearly 40 percent of the candi- does not suffer from ‘ballot clut- Education Committee Chairperson Vivian Davis Art Priebe William Stephenson Jr. dates running for the state legis- ter,’ but ‘ballot deficit disorder.’” Figures (D-Mobile) will outlaw smoking a ciga- John Procida Michael Stern lature will get a “free” ride into In previous attempts to reform rette, cigar or pipe in most restaurants, bars, re- James Purchiaroni Arla Stevens office, paid for by North Carolina the state’s ballot access laws, ar- tail stores, malls, transportation hubs and most Emily M. Rahn Gene Stewart taxpayers -- even those taxpayers guably the most restrictive in the other indoor places in Alabama where the public Robert Raich Bruce D. Strachan denied a chance to run for office nation, some legislators argued is invited or allowed. This bill, already endorsed Seth Raley Anita Stratman in the party of the choice. that multiple candidates would by the Senate Democratic Caucus, will now go Donald Randolph Helen E. Strickland to the full Senate for consideration. Amer N. Rayyes James A. Strother “These races are not just unop- “clutter the ballot” and confuse For the most part, there are very few malls Stuart T. Reges Sylvia W. Sumida posed,” says Barbara Howe, state voters. However, Howe scoffs at Thomas P. Regner Bruce Summers chair of the Libertarian Party of this argument. “We have a deficit and retail outlets in the state that allow smok- Ryan A. Renner Gerard A. Swick North Carolina. “They are ‘un- in the number of candidates al- ing inside their premises. Some airports, such as Horst Renz Dianne Szabla oppose-able.’ The Democrats and lowed to run and a deficit in the Huntsville International, will be impacted by this Edward Y. Rice William Thielle Republicans have gerrymandered quality of candidates put forth by legislation, should it pass. Many bars and restau- Tyson Richmond Richard G. Thomas the districts and restricted ballot the so-called two major parties,” rants across the state will be hurt by this bill. Ryan Riebau Richard A. Thwaits access to anyone but themselves states Howe. “It’s a matter of basic property rights and in- George F. Ries Sr. Brian Till to guarantee they maintain control Libertarians assert the two so- dividual liberty,” said Libertarian Party of Ala- C. R. Riewaldt Chris Tillman of state government.” called major parties are actually bama Chair Stephen Gordon. “Business owners Stephen Riner Robert Timmerman There are 52 unopposed candi- a political duopoly whose sole have the right to determine practices within their Colin Rittgers Scott C. Tips own facilities. Customers should have a right Michael Robbins Martha R. Treichler dates in the 120-member House, purpose is to maintain its grip on to make their own decision about whether they Carol Roberts John Treveer and 13 candidates running unop- power. Howe says the two parties Hugh Roberts Edwin D. Tucker posed in the 50-member Senate. “collaborate in gerrymandering wish to go to a smoking or a non-smoking estab- David P. Robertson Jr. Ronald C. Underwood All the unopposed candidates are the districts to create ‘safe’ seats lishment, or to sit in a smoking or a non-smoking Joel Robinson William Underwood incumbents with the exception for their anointed candidates, and section. Apparently Senator Davis feels entitled Zachary Robinson John A. Van Huizum of only one, and only one other divide the spoils.” to pass laws which deprive our citizens and our John Roche James R. VanMeter has a primary challenge. One There are 30 Democrats business owners of the right to make their own Thomas A. Rosenberger Jo A. Varley of the unopposed candidates is and 13 Republicans running decisions. She is attempting to deprive people of Mike Rosing Keith W. Velia Rep. Thomas Wright (Dem-18th the right to make their own choices by using the Lance Rosmaier Allan Vickery District), who is pending trial for See Ballot on Page 13 force of law to make these personal decisions for David J. Ross Charles Vidal everyone in the state.” Timothy Ross William Vischer There is no law in Alabama at this time that Rob Rucker Dean Wahls mandates that people seek employment in food Lewis C. Rudel Robert Walczewski John Rush Jr. Terry J. Walraven Ohio Fastest Growing or entertainment establishments which allow Mark Russell Russell Walsh smoking, nor is there any law in place which Angela Sacks Bruce Walters mandates that customers use such facilities. Matthew Sanders Robert L. Warasila LP Affiliate in 2007 “Currently, common sense and the free market Pamela A. Saporta Terry Weiderhaft are working well to determine where one may Benja Sariwatta Philip Weigand By Jeremiah Arn or may not smoke,” Gordon continued. “In my Keith W. Satermo Jack Weinberg ibertarians in Ohio are excited about the amazing growth general community, there are bars which proudly Charles Schade Edward Wells in membership last year. The Party announced this month advertise on the air about their smoke-free sta- Susan Scheetz Steven T. Wells that Ohio overtook Illinois, Virginia, Michigan and New tus. Others allow smoking. Customers and em- Peter E. Schlosser John Werden L York in becoming the fifth largest body of Libertarians in the ployees have choices, courtesy of the free mar- Leslie Schnaubelt William Wesley United States as of December 2007. Ohio is currently the fourth ket. Common sense responsible practices also Andreia Schreiber Randolph J. Westfall Olivier Schreiber John M. White largest state affiliate. work. For example, the Huntsville airport allows Herb Schultz James Widner “Thanks to everyone that renewed, and all the state Party mem- smoking one floor up, way around the corner George Schwappach Daniel P. Wiener bers who encouraged friends, family members and neighbors to well off the beaten path, behind closed doors and Marshall E. Schwartz Christopher Wisniewski join the Party,” said Libertarian Party of Ohio State Treasurer with a (presumably) separate ventilation system. Stephen J. Schwartz Eberhard P. Woerz Mike Johnston. “We know Ohioans work hard to earn a living, One would indeed have to try very hard to acci- Kevin Scoggin David Wojcik and this effort shows a commitment to the ideals of liberty.” dentally run into any second hand smoke there.” Jay W. Segroves Leslie S. Wolfe The national Party convention is May 22-26, 2008 in Denver, The majority of newspaper reports in Alabama Ken Selecter Henry Wood Colorado. Ohio Libertarians have earned seats on the Platform aren’t even providing an opposing view to the James C. Shahan Wilbur N. Wood III and Credentials committees in addition to 40 delegates to the Na- proposed legislation. That this legislation was Paul Shamoun John M. Wooley tional Convention. In 2004, the state only sent six people to the initiated in the Senate Education Committee, as Francis M. Sharp Ralph D. Xander National Convention. opposed to the Health or Small Business Com- Hendrik W. Sharples Laddie D. Yamada Joel Shaver Randy Young “Ohioans really listened to the challenge from the Party and mittees, makes public statements that this bill is Paul D. Shook Harvard Zago got involved in this drive,” said Kevin Knedler, state chair of the aimed to protect the health of Alabamians sus- Craig J. Sickler Edmund Zanini LPO. “Ohio is positioned to have a significant impact on the Na- pect. Instead, this legislation is a direct attack on Matthew W. Simon C. K. Zero tional Convention in May. This is a great success we can be proud property rights, individual liberty and the free Vernon Sinclair John G. Zeroth of.” market. Jesse Slater David Zimmerle Ohio was the fastest growing affiliate in Nov. and Dec. of 2007, If this situation truly involves a motivation Helen I. Slavens Donald Zrudsky with Pennsylvania having only six more members than Ohio, for the public good, this legislation needs to be Hugh Smalley Jonathan Zwickel See Ohio on Page 13 See Ban on Page 13 PAGE 12 • Libertarian Party News • March 2008

Membership Period: 2/11/08 - 3/10/08 The Libertarian National Committee Bruce Smith welcomes our newest members Dan Smith Sponsor: Virginia L. Smith Oliver W. Bivins Paul Blankenship Kurt D. Eberhart Kathleen Jagodnik Brian Orinick James Smrz Marilyn Nielson Stacie Bledsoe Kevin Eder Donald Jones Glenn Osborne Jim Snape Anthony Bogan Lucas England Gerald H. Jones Michael Ostertag TJ Stanford Supporting: Joshua Bogard Marc Evans Logan Jones Craig Overboe Harold Starkey M. Abeshams Mark Boler Patrick Fahey Adam Jozsa Ronald Padget Chris Stephens Ronald Alexander Peter Bontz Jason Falter Kedric Karkosh John Panettiere Douglas Stephens Peter Beary Brian Bosh Josh Findley Michael C. Kay Joey Panto Robert Stephens Robert Branson Hoby Bradfield Kevin Fitzgerald Donnell King Larry Parker Chuck Sterling John M. Bryan Benjamin Breece Michael Flanigan Victoria King Prashant Patel Kevin Sullivan Ralph Cross Jr. Joseph Brinkley Lance Forest Brian Kittinger Henrik Pedersen Sean Summers Brian DeMarzo Stacey Brodsky Thomas E. Foster James M. Kleitz Andrew Peppercorn Adrienne Swan Richard Gnaedinger Elizabeth Brooks Thomas R. Fox Christopher Klimp Kyle Perez Wesley M. Tackitt Rich Greenberg Gary Bryant Randy Frank Lee Knaus Marshall Phillips Janel A. Terrell Brad Hacker Steven Bucey Eric Fretheim Oliver Kopitz Laura Plagmann Stephen H. Terrell James Haskins Randy Bugna Brian Frisbie Zdzislaw Kosel Alan H. Platt Christopher Thomas Craig M. Helfrich Eric Bull Timothy Froelich Matthew Krieger Michael Porter Eric Thomas Walt Hendrix Henry Bundy Julia Fry Jessica Kunkel David L. Powell Richard Thomson Brett Holmes Toby Butzon Michael Fucci Michael Kurvink Susann M. Powers Jay R. Thorington Paul Kappler Esther Campbell Martin Gabel Joseph Kwiatkowski Max Prelog Jenifer Thornton James L. Lester Mark Carnett Norman E. Gallant James Lancaster Mike Price Terry Thornton Robert McIntosh Juanita Carroll Bob Gardner Paul E. Lang Raymond Raad Ashton Thorogood Thomas Phillips Edward Casey Judith Gennett Mitchell Langbert Jennifer Rabuck Matthew Tomaso David A. Ruskin Micah Chavin Nathan German Daniel LaPonsie John Radin Timothy Tracy John C. Schroeder Richard K. Clark Scott Gibson Paul Le Noble Lisa Ralphe Tony Troutman Mark Sheridan Jim Claybaugh Timothy Gilman Carey Linker Margery Reich Susan Truskowski Claire Skiles Adam Cleary Janis Goldber Kurtis Liston Chad Reynolds Kevin Turner W. Charles Smith Jeremy Cobb Matthew Goldthwaite Geri Lopker Michael Richards Nicole Turosky Rebecca Stauter Michael Coffel Armando Gonzalez Blaine Lourd Gregory Riebli Cal Ulmann Steven Stoltz Brian Colaluca Krista Goodwin Maxwell Lundbeck Michelle Rinier Tim Van Wagoner Charles Tait Larry Collett Gregory P. Gorgone Chris Lundgren David Rippy Jr. Michael VanBuskirk Julius Tavernaro Danica Colopy Heidi B. Grandis Michael Lynch Chancellor C. Roberts Ii Lawrence R. Vander Robert Van Dine Tyler Colopy Matthew Gray Julio Macias Ken Roberts Meulen Andy Walker Harlen Compton Steven Greber Dan Mage Marie Roberts Joseph E. Varney Jr. Ivor L. Wetherby Wayne Confer Sean Greeley Christopher Mahne Donald Robertson William Vincent Joseph G. Whitney William G. Conner Andrea Grieco Charles Mambourg Jason Rodriguez Ervin M. von Mayrhofen Megan Zilis Jeff Cook Greg Grosser Tom Manson John Rogers Gerald Voss Mike Cord Stephen Gunter Mike Marchetti Richard Rohde Robert Wagner Sustaining: Austin Cornelius Burke Guthrie Robert Martin Paul Rondeau Daniel L. Walker Bernard Aken Jeffrey Cowan Kristi Guzman Jean Mather Peter Rouches Mark Wallace Bill Albert Lavon Crubaugh Thomas Hade John Mather Herbert Rubin Robert Wallen Stephen Alexander Cody Cunningham Jorgen Hallbeck Sky Maya Michael Rudolph Charles Ward Ileana Almog James Curlee Harold H. Hamilton James Maziarz Ralph Ruedisueli Scott Ward Mike Anderson Michael Currant Henry L. Hamilton Matt McCormack William J. Rueger Barbara Washington Bryce Angel R. H. Curry Jr. Chris Hamman Tom McGrath Arnold Saari James Watkins P. Arroyo Robert Dahlgren Paul Hansen Mike McNamara Igor Sadovyi Roy Weaver Richard Ashley Preston Daniel Shaun Harclerode Steven Medina Maggie Salvesen Lyle Webb Chris Austin Patrick Daugherty Douglas Harford Alexander Mikolowsky Wayne Saunders Robert Weber Brandon Avery Brian Davis Christopher Harkins Gregory Miller Thomas Schaible Eric Welch Robert Badgett Jeffery Davis Jonathan Hawks Michael Montafia Margaret A. Schmidt Ken Wetzel Jeff Baertsch Jorge De Azevedo Deborah Heitter Bruce Moore Mary K. Schmidt-Tucker Jake Wilburn Drew Bailey Richard De Rose Steven E. Henigson David Moore Travis Schneider Mark Wildman Tamara Baltin William Dennison Helen P. Hiemstra Michael Moore Mark Schreiber Donald Wile William Bamcer Kenneth Dereus Matthew Higgins David Morphew Michael Schuster David O. Williams Karl A. Barbacki Robert Diederick Peggy Hill Marry Morrow James T. Scivedge James W. Wilson Tanya Barden John Dillaby Laura Hills David W. Murdoch Steven Scott Joe Witkowski Chenelyn Barker Frederick R. Dixon Whitney D. Hines Thomas Myers Stan E. Settle Lora Witte Robert Barnard John H. Dobbins Darrel Holiday James Nalley William J. Shaw Jr. Kelley Wolfe Andrea Bates Amelia A. Doddy John Honey Tyler Nero Dave Sheehan Josef A. Wonsever Jim Bayes Rachel Dodsworth Paul Horst Brent Nitz Grover Sheffield Greg Wood Bridget Bednarczyk Andrew Donaldson Stephen Hudson Paul Nyland Josef Shomperlen Michael Zacharia Eugene L. Berger Elyse Dorsey Amanda L. Huggins Thelma Obergfall Mark Shunatona Walter J. Zambek Andrew Bickel Ernest M. Duffee III Christopher Hughes Eric Olson James Sibley Branimir D. Zdunich Donald W. Biggins Michael Dyke Jan Imperato Justine Olson Jack Simonitch Kory Zipperer Robert Bitancor Charles Eberhardt Theodore Importico James O’Neill John Smallshaw Kathleen Zobel Libertarian Party News • March 2008 • PAGE 13

LSLA Conference Empowers Affiliates Ohio Membership Surges Libertarian Party to Become Fourth Largest of Alabama Fights Smoking Ban Libertarian State Affiliate Continued from page 11 Continued from page 11 in any of this outreach, simply amended so that business own- while Texas was in the number email Ohio State Chairman Kev- ers will be properly compensat- three spot with 228 more mem- in Knedler at kknedler@colum- ed for any business losses they bers. The leading state affiliate bus.rr.com. incur as a result of the forfeiture of the national Libertarian Party If you would like to donate to of a portion of their property is California, with four times the the state party, please visit the rights -- an issue addressed both members of Ohio. LPO site. Online pledges are in the Fifth Amendment and the The Libertarian Party of Ohio completely secure and VERY im- Alabama Constitution. conducts outreach to fellow Ohio- portant to enable the Party lead- The Libertarian Party of ans through candidates for public ers to budget. A pledge also en- Alabama strongly urges Ala- office, issue-based activities such titles you to receive the physical bama legislators to consider the Florida State Chairman Karl Dickey sits with his wife before the LSLA Presidential Debate in Las Vegas. as gun shows and voter registra- newsletter by traditional mail. property and individual rights in affirmation, two in opposition of their constituents, as well Continued from page 1 tion drives, petitioning for ballot If you have not joined or re- and one abstaining vote. access or constitutional amend- newed your national party sus- as the financial repercussions ponent of their own choosing. Other business undertaken by ments, county development, me- taining membership, you can be of toying with the free-market There were many issues of con- the LNC during the weekend’s dia releases and interviews. part of that effort by going to the system, when this bill hits the tention among the presidential meeting included a new com- If you want to get involved national LP site at www.lp.org. Senate floor. hopefuls, but most of the debate mittee being voted into existence revolved around the candidates that will investigate how to bet- North Carolina Libertarians Unclutter Ballot by Contesting Races trying to establish themselves ter conduct outreach to women Continued from page 11 running for a majority of the seats 2005, and were later joined by as the most qualified candidate and minority groups. LNC mem- in the legislature, giving competi- the Green Party. Several individ- rather than debating direct policy bers Angela Keaton and Stewart unchallenged. tion to a number of otherwise un- ual Libertarian and Green party questions. Flood will serve on the com- North Carolina Libertarians are opposed Republican and Demo- members are listed as plaintiffs, Following the conclusion of mittee. The committee will be very close to being able to chal- cratic candidates. along with the state parties. The the LSLA conference, the Liber- financially self-supporting in its lenge the two-party duopoly, North Carolina has arguably the suit asks the court to declare in- tarian National Committee met trial phase, with an evaluation on Howe said. They are near comple- most restrictive ballot access re- valid all North Carolina’s statues for their quarterly board meet- its effectiveness after one year. tion of their ballot access drive, quirements in the nation. The state regulating political parties. This ing. This was the first board This year’s conference was or- which requires them to collect requires a new party to collect sig- includes the number of signatures meeting of the New Year, and the ganized by Nevada State Chair- about 70,000 verified signatures natures from two percent of the required to get on the ballot and first time the board has met since man Jim Duensing. Next year’s to be certified as a political party. number of people who voted in the the number of votes need to retain the December 2007 meeting conference will be organized by They are about 3,000 signatures most recent gubernatorial election ballot status. in Charleston, SC. During the Alabama State Chair Stephen short of meeting that goal, and the to be recognized under state law. A superior court judge recently LNC meeting, the board passed Gordon, who was elected Chair- deadline for the petitions is June This equates to about 70,000 sig- denied motions for a summary a resolution calling for with- man of the Libertarian State 1. natures -- five times more than the judgment in the case. It is expect- drawal from Iraq without “undue Leadership Alliance during the “We hope to give the voters of median requirement of any other ed to go to a trial court in the near delay.” The resolution passed 2008 conference. North Carolina a real choice in state with similar rules. Follow- future. overwhelmingly with 12 votes these unopposed races,” Howe ing the petition requirement, the The LPNC has their ballot ac- says of the petition drive. The new party must receive 2 percent cess petition on line at www.lpnc. Libertarians will nominate can- of the vote in order to maintain org. North Carolina residents may From the National Chairman didates for the General Assembly state recognition. download and print the petition Continued from page 8 In the last 70 years, no other and state offices at the convention The Libertarians are challeng- before sending the signed petition currently-functioning minor April 11-13 in Burlington, N.C. ing North Carolina’s election laws to LPNC, PO Box 28141, Ra- earmarked contribution coming political party in the United In 2002, the party had candidates in court. They filed suit in Sept. leigh, NC 27611. in the door, the LNC will not States has accomplished that be funding petition drives in even once, with the exception Oklahoma, West Virginia and of the Reform Party when it ei- National Convention Grows Even Bigger the District of Columbia for ther had Ross Perot or federal Continued from page 2 the 2008 election. I, and oth- money backing it. ers, are not happy about this, That would be an incredible As a reminder, a late registration and we hope that we will return accomplishment for the Liber- fee of $20 after May 12 will be to doing these drives for 2012. tarian Party, and one that can added to each package, so early However, all three would be come to fruition, though not registration will get the attendee expensive petition drives (with without your generous finan- an extra gift and avoid the late the likelihood of very few Lib- cial and in-kind (please do registration fee as well. ertarian votes in DC), and the volunteer petitioning!) contri- All in all, the convention is the combined population in these butions. Becoming a monthly biggest Libertarian event held. two states and DC is less than recurring donor (as I am at But this event is no longer just for 2 percent of the entire popula- $83.34 per month, but please the delegate. A special conven- tion of the United States. don’t consider that a ceiling) to tion package has been designed If we are able to get our the LNC might be the best way with non-delegates in mind: the The Adam’s Mark Hotel in Denver, CO combines luxury with utility for the LP National Convention. presidential ticket on the bal- to do that. Please give Louise Congressional Aide Pass. This tion and goods about libertarian level! lot in the other 48 states, it will Calise a call at (202) 333-0008, low-cost pass offers the basic ideals and philosophers, books Learn more of what the Liber- be the sixth time in its history x. 235, or send an email to lou- convention package plus all these and authors, Presidential candi- tarian Party is all about! Don’t that the Libertarian Party will [email protected] to set you up seminars and breakout sessions date booths and a Starbuck’s cof- miss out on these fun, informa- qualify its presidential ticket as a monthly recurring donor for you to choose from! You also fee place complete with a seating tive sessions and exciting elec- for more than 98 percent of today. I will be forever grateful get full access to our exhibitor’s area – all right across from the tions – go to www.DenverLP- the voters of the United States. if you do. area, where you’ll find informa- main convention hall on the same Con.com and sign up today! PAGE 14 • Libertarian Party News • March 2008

Libertarian Party Presidential Candidates - QUALIFIED for LD ‘08 (ranked in order by funds raised)

Wayne Allyn Root Daniel Imperato Michael Jingozian Bob Jackson • Hometown: Henderson, NV • Hometown: Palm Beach, FL • Hometown: Sherwood, OR • Hometown: Coloma, MI • LD ’08: QUALIFIED • LD ’08: QUALIFIED • LD ’08: QUALIFIED • LD ’08: QUALIFIED • Constitutionally: Yes • Constitutionally: Yes • Constitutionally: Yes • Constitutionally: Yes • FEC Filed: Yes • FEC Filed: Yes • FEC Filed: Yes • FEC Filed: Yes • LD ‘08 Total: $15,439 • LD ‘08 Total: $10,224 • LD ‘08 Total: $8,465 • LD ‘08 Total: $6,975 • More Info: • More Info: • More Info: • More Info: www.rootforamerica.com www.imperato2008.com www.resetamerica.com www.bobjackson.org

Libertarian Party Presidential Candidates - Not Yet Qualified for LD ‘08 (ranked in order by funds raised)

Christine Smith Steve Kubby Alden Link Daniel Williams • Hometown: Arvada, CO • Hometown: Ft. Bragg, CA • Hometown: Newburg, NY • Hometown: Bonita Springs, FL • LD ’08: Not Yet Qualified • LD ’08: Not Yet Qualified • LD ’08: Not Yet Qualified • LD ’08: Not Yet Qualified • Constitutionally: Yes • Constitutionally: Yes • Constitutionally: Yes • Constitutionally: Yes • FEC Filed: Yes • FEC Filed: Yes • FEC Filed: Yes • FEC Filed: Yes • LD ‘08 Total: $2,335 • LD ‘08 Total: $1,277 • LD ‘08 Total: $1,035 • LD ‘08 Total: $25 • More Info: • More Info: • More Info: • More Info: www.christinesmithfor www.kubby2008.com www.link-for-pres.org www.thenewlibertarian.org president.com

NOTE: The options of both “Future/Unannounced Candidate” and “None of the Above” have been offered to visitors of LP.org and have been listed on a Liberty Decides Listed above are the candidates participating ‘08 direct mail piece. The totals are current as of 3/17/08. The option of “Future/ in the program who have met the three thresh- Unannounced Candidate” has raised $2,096. The option of “None of the Above” has olds followed by those candidates who have at raised $4,227. Any candidate not listed on this page is either unannounced or they least filed with the FEC. declined to participate in the Liberty Decides ‘08 program. For an alphabetical list of candidates go to, www.lp.org/libertydecides/alpha.html. Libertarian Party News • March 2008 • PAGE 15

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Running for public office is easier than you think. It is always a great way to serve your community while promoting the Libertarian Party. To obtain information about local races, We Need Help! or for more information about how to launch your cam- paign, contact your state chairman, or email Libertarian The Libertarian National Committee is looking to Party Political Director Sean Haugh at [email protected]. expand its pool of ballot access petitioners.

This is a perfect job for HOW WELL DO YOU KNOW YOUR PARTY? students and retirees who are interested in traveling and Each issue, we’ll ask you a question, and the answer will be provided in the next issue of LP News. meeting many, many new people. Discussion on the question is welcome in “Letters to the Editor,” space permitting.

Good petitioners can earn up to $1,000 per week! Where were the last three LP National Conventions held?

Interested persons should LAST ISSUE’S LP QUESTION: send contact information Currently, how many candidates are vying for the Libertarian Party’s nomination for president? along with a resume to: ANSWER: [email protected]. The Libertarian Party has 14 candidates running for its nomination as of 3/17/08. PAGE 16 • Libertarian Party News • March 2008

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