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October 2006 The Offi cial Monthly Newspaper of the Libertarian Party Volume 35 / Issue 9

Kole campaign Polling data suggests voter concentrating on earned media disconnect may boost Election and personal appearances Day performance for Libertarians S A RESULT of a higher- Republican incumbent Sunny nal/Zogby In- Mike Kole’s campaign for Sec- than-normal level of Perdue is currently polling at ternational sur- retary of State in Indiana is built voter discontent, Lib- 47.4 percent, Democrat Mark vey shows Lib- on simple persistence and good ertarianA candi- Taylor at 36.4 ertarian Party dates are bene- percent while gubernatorial old-fashioned customer service. Inside From these simple virtues he fi ting from the Libertarian candidate Dawn has built a high profi le statewide dissatisfaction Garrett Mi- Winkler polling voters are feel- chael Hayes at 7.8 percent in campaign that should help the Visit page 5 to see why Richard ing for both is polling at Colorado, with Indiana Libertarian Party retain Forsythe, candidate for the Tex- major parties. 8.4 percent. the Republican ballot access for the next four as District 61 State Representa- Two recent According to Bob Beauprez years. See KOLE Page 2 tive seat, seems so happy Zogby surveys Richard Wing- at 34.1 percent show Liber- er of Ballot and the Demo- Minutes prior to the tarian Party Access News, crat Bill Ritter at 44.4 percent. “America is no longer willing deadline for this edi- gubernatorial the best show- In 2002, the Libertarian candi- to waste its vote on the lesser of tion of LP News to hit candidates cur- date received one percent of the two evils. Both major parties the printers, Wash- ing in the past ington U.S. Senate rently faring for a vote. have reneged on their promises candidate Bruce significantly Libertarian In , Libertarian con- to the voters and neither party Guthrie announced better than ■ Colorado’s Dawn Winkler is gubernatorial gressional candidate Warren refl ects the values of most vot- that he has just pro- they have in polling at 7.8 percent candidate was Severin polled at 6 percent in a ers,” said Shane Cory, executive vided his campaign a previous elec- in 1998, when Public Opinion Strategies survey director of the Libertarian Party. personal loan of $1.2 tion returns for the same offi ces. the party polled 3.43 percent and for the 5th Congressional Dis- “As a result, we are anticipating million. Visit LP.org A Wall Street Journal/Zogby the worst showing was 2002, at trict. The previous LP candidate that a record amount of Ameri- for updates on this Breaking Story International survey of Georgia’s 2.36 percent. in Arizona CD-5 earned one per- cans will decide to vote on prin- breaking story. gubernatorial race indicates that A different Wall Street Jour- cent of the vote. ciple this year.” Candidate Tracker: Whoʼs on top of the list? AST MONTH, LP News tion between LP candidates and manager. “Knowing that their score of 1025, mostly thanks to CT score is weighted by number announced that a new the national party and made it Candidate Tracker score will generating lots of national news of candidates and district size, In- easier for the increase gives extra motivation coverage after Tom DeLay was giving strong local candidates a ternetL appli- national offi ce to make that extra public ap- removed from the ballot without competitive edge. cation called to promote pearance or issue another press a GOP replacement in a heavily Sara Chambers is the Liber- Candidate local cam- release.” Republican district. tarian candidate for District 2 in Tracker was paign accom- Matthew Moseley, Libertarian Former Presidential candidate the Juneau, Alaska Assembly. just launched plishments. for Texas State House in District and current nominee for the 10th See TRACKER Page 3 online. The “The fun 112, reports, “Things are seri- Congressional District Michael project is al- competitive ously a buzz in Texas because of Badnarik ranked fourth with a CT Peirce ruffl ing feath- ready show- spirit helps having fi ve candidates in the top score of 125, mostly due to rais- ers in ....Page 5 ing results candidates to listings.” ing over $371,000 and polling at by inspiring focus on the Texas LP candidates have 6.7%. Moseley himself scored Major party candi- Libertarian core activities certainly taken advantage of the at 36, while Rock Howard, run- dates lose debate candidates to that make their Candidate Tracker program. ning for State Senate District 14, in Indiana.....Page 5 be more active ■ Alaska’s Sara Chambers is campaigns As of the last week of Septem- was close behind with 30. scoring well on Candidate Tracker Vermont LPers win on the cam- more visible ber, Bob Smither for U.S. House While higher profi le state and Inside three primary elec- paign trail. The scoring system and increase media attention,” in Texas’ 22nd District leads all federal races offer more oppor- tions...... Page 6 has also increased communica- wrote , the project candidates with a whopping CT tunities for media coverage, the PAGE  • Libertarian Party News • October 006

CAMPAIGN TRAIL Kole campaign hits the news in Indiana Continued from Page 1 By his estimation, Kole has and even “What Hoosiers are Sime campaign hosts neighborhood party earned over two hundred men- Reading” in the Indianapolis tions in the press and made al- Star. He has also been a frequent RIN SIME is running for party a success, most as many public appearances guest host on the “Abdul in the the Dictrict 24 seat on which would since the start of his campaign in Morning” radio show on WXNY State Sen- not have been September 2004. He ateA in 2007 on the Libertarian possible with- picked this race and ticket. The Sime for State Senate out the help of the early start to en- campaign threw a neighborhood Ellen Wilson sure he would get at party in Crozet, VA. Friends, and Sime’s least two percent of family, and campaign supporters wife Lauren. the vote, which will enjoyed delicious BBQ and great They coordi- maintain the party’s conversation, while children nated the invi- ballot access. Not enjoyed face painting, a moon tations for the content with that, bounce and an inflatable slide event, most of Kole has set a goal of which was donated by a local the setup and getting ten percent, company. Fantastic weather pro- managed the which will give the vided party-goers the opportunity overall event Indiana LP the same ■ Mike Kole speaks with reporters to discuss campaign issues with organization. and Joe Rudmin helped make status as the Demo- the candidate and to converse The neighborhood party was the campaign’s presence at these crats and Republicans there. 1430AM in Indianapolis. about the course of events possible. His campaign bio, available Kole’s blog, kolehardfacts. the campaign in gen- The Sime campaign at www.mikekole.com, tells the blogspot.com, keeps voters up eral. also enjoyed attendance story of one of his first jobs after to date on all aspects of his cam- The party wrapped at the “Farm Food he moved to Indiana. paign. He has visited about 30 up with a great water Security Day” hosted “Mike decided to take a job of Indiana’s counties and often balloon fight for the by Virginia Indepen- with the Hamilton County Sur- combines several public appear- children in atten- dent Consumers and veyor’s Office as a permit inspec- ances and interviews during the dance. Sime soon Farmers Association tor…. One of Mike’s favorite as- same day while meeting with found himself in the (VICFA) and Joel Sal- pects of the job was turning per- local Libertarians in the evening. line of fire as many of atin’s Polyface Farm, mits around in one or two days. Party building is an important the children figured as well as a speaking So frequently it was remarked part of the Kole campaign. One out that a water bal- engagement at the So- how nobody else issued permits of his top goals is to help organize loon fight was much rensen Institute’s High so quickly. Mike had been on ten more county affiliates this more entertaining School Leaders Pro- the other side of the counter his year. with a candidate for gram at the University whole life. He knew it was im- Kole won’t be content with just State Senate as the target! the culminating event of a month of Virginia. portant to people to keep down two percent of the vote. “If I get Many people stepped forward of exciting activities, includ- The neighborhood party and time to a minimum, so he got ten percent statewide,” Kole said, to help make the neighborhood ing campaigning at the Augusta, other events throughout the them out pronto.” “it would upturn the whole apple Rockingham, month of August provided excep- Kole has applied the same cart, as no provisions were really and Highland tional outreach opportunities for approach to his campaign and made to include a third party in the county fairs. the campaign and have proven has developed many influential spoils allocated by the Democrats The campaign instrumental in enhancing name friends and media contacts along and Republicans in the election team and vol- recognition and campaign aware- the way. Always being quick laws. We would make a compel- unteers, in- ness throughout the district. All with a return phone call has made ling case that we belong on the In- cluding Dave of these events have also given him a frequent source of opinion diana Elections Commission, and Azzam, Lind- Sime a great chance to continue in Indiana’s newspapers, whether likely a host of other appointed sey Burke, speaking to voters throughout he is mentioned as the candidate boards and commissions.” Robert Clem- the district to hear their concerns or not. He also points out that if he mer, Jim Lark, about, and hopes for, the direc- Kole has been part of the finishes first or second in a county, John Munch- tion of the Virginia State Senate. statewide coverage not just about Libertarians would automati- meyer, Tina To find out more about the ballot access, but also on topics cally receive appointments to that Munchmeyer, Sime for State Senate campaign, such as eminent domain, sports county’s boards and commissions, Sarah Rayl, please visit www.arinsime.com. welfare, light rail, smoking bans, including those responsible for planning and zoning, allow Liber- tarians to have a “pretty positive OUR BAD effect on property rights issues.” Kole isn’t basing his campaign Send newS, ArticleS, eSSAyS or Libertarian Party News (ISSN 8755- PARTY PhotogrAPhS: on a lot of flash. By building a

139X) is the official monthly newspaper LIBERTARIAN Stephen P. Gordon campaign one public appearance of the Libertarian Party® of the United 2600 Virginia Avenue, NW, Suite 200 and media interview at a time, Oops! States. Opinions and articles published LP News Washington, DC 0037 Kole is coming closer to his ambi- in this newspaper do not necessarily LP NEWS: Phone: (0) 333-0008 x30 N LAST MONTH’S LP News, represent official party positions unless A publication of the Libertarian Party tious goals for his campaign and E-mail: [email protected] we incorrectly indicated so indicated. his party. “We are campaigning smart,” said Kole. “We are talk- the name of the Texas Lib- NATIONAL CHAIR: Produced by: Libertarian Party Send AddreSS chAngeS to: ertarianI candidate running for William Redpath Headquarters Libertarian Party ing directly to constituencies that State Representative in District 2600 Virginia Ave., NW, Suite 200 2600 Virginia Avenue, NW, Suite 200 may not have been voting Liber- E DITOR EMERITUS: 112. The candidate’s name is Washington, DC 0037 Washington, DC 0037 tarian in the past, but have good ◆ 193-1994 Or call: (202) 333-0008 x 221 Matthew Moseley. Mark Mosley E-mail: [email protected] reason to abandon the parties they is a former Libertarian candidate have been themselves abandoned from Georgia, where he has also The Mission Statement of the Libertarian Party: “To move public policy in a libertarian by, showing them that voting for served as state party chair and direction by building a political party that elects Libertarians to public office.” Mike Kole and the Libertarian executive director. Party is a viable option.” Libertarian Party News • October 006 • PAGE 3

CAMPAIGN TRAIL Former Libertartian VP candidate shaking things up in California

UST THREE YEARS AGO, Browne’s running mate as the applied a uniquely Libertarian nal or terrorist organizations. I cannot prosper if we are forced to California voters recalled Libertarian candidate for Vice perspective in opposition to il- do not distinguish between those take care of everyone that comes Democratic Governor President in 2000, is the 2006 legal immigration. As the policy who are currently working here, here illegally.” GrayJ Davis for raising taxes, run- Libertarian candidate for gover- implications hitting candidates in and those who merely wish to do Olivier’s campaign made an- ning up huge deficits and for the nor in California. border states differ from race to so.” other breakthrough when he was electrical power blackouts. When serv- included in a Zogby poll in Sep- As most people are aware, ing as the mayor tember, receiving support of 3.5 Davis was replaced by movie of Bellflower, a percent of likely voters among superstar Arnold Schwarzeneg- sub- six candidates, up a percentage ger, who promised to bring fiscal urb with 77,000 point from the month before. His sanity to California. residents, Olivier campaign team also boasts over Schwarzenegger has been a eliminated the 150 volunteers across the state. major disappointment for reform- city’s lighting tax Olivier backs his stances with minded voters. He proposed and assessment. At public appearances at “Save Our passed a $131 billion state bud- the same time, State” and similar rallies on the get for 2006-07, a whopping services to the city immigration issue. “He spoke 35% increase over the 2003-04 improved through and marched with us at the Holly- proposed budget that got Davis and wood March & Rally for Ameri- recalled. He is proposing a mas- a competitive cans,” Chelene Nightingale, the sive deficit that his own budget bidding process. rally organizer, reported. “And it director says will continue to He privatized the was the hottest day in Los Ange- grow with a strong economy but city’s tree trim- les, plus counter-protestors were will explode if the California real ming, crossing throwing glass and other objects estate bubble bursts. guards, street at us. Art was such a trooper!” Californians, especially conser- sweeping and the Nightingale was so impressed vatives, are upset. So upset that Building Depart- with Olivier that she later became three former chairmen of the Cal- ment. Eminent his campaign manager. ifornia Republican Party wrote a domain was never More information about Oliv- resolution to withdraw the Re- allowed to be ex- ier’s campaign may be found at publican endorsement of Arnold ercised during the www.2006gov.com. Schwarzenegger for the primary time that Olivier election. They are reported to be was on the coun- Candidate Tracker upset that the Governor chose a cil. former executive director of the The California Continued from Page 1 California Democratic Party to Libertarian Party ■ Art Olivier takes time out to speak with current and future supporters be his chief of staff and that he is running a candi- She ranked 5th with a CT score appointed four Democrats to the date that has actually served more race, each campaign has to look Olivier said incumbent Gov- of 114. Due to a record of com- Industrial Welfare Commission time in office than the incumbent at the unique circumstances in its ernor Arnold Schwarzenegger “is munity service before the cam- so he can raise the minimum Governor and spent that time ac- respective district. encouraging illegal immigration paign, several high profile public wage to eight dollars an hour. tually cutting taxes and balancing In Arizona, Eighth District by declaring that illegal immi- appearances, garnering a num- They are fuming over his pro- budgets. U.S congressional candidate grants have rights to health care, ber of significant endorsements posed budget and his support for Olivier is also receiving several David Nolan is focusing on the schooling and so on.” and having only one opponent, $43 billion in General Obligation prominent endorsements in large rights of American citizens who Olivier’s position on these is- Chambers’ high score confirms bonds and his appointing lib- part because of his stance on il- own property along the Mexi- sues has also set him apart from that she is in a potentially win- eral Democrats as Superior court legal immigration. In August, can border. David Schlosser, the his Democratic opponent Peter nable race. judges. Jim Gilchrist, the founder of the First District congressional can- Angelides. Completing the top five are Trying to use Schwarzeneg- Minuteman Project, proclaimed didate, is emphasizing that the Also helping Olivier gain trac- Indiana candidates Mike Kole for ger’s outrageous spending habits his support for Olivier on the rights of citizenship should also tion on this issue is his opposi- Secretary of State, second with to his advantage, the L.A. Times John Ziegler radio show on KFI be accompanied by the respon- tion to Proposition 86, the refer- 235 points, and Eric Schansberg has reported that the Democrat in in Los Angeles. sibilities of citizenship. Arizona endum would extend healthcare for U.S. House District 9, third the race, State Treasurer Phil An- According to a press release gubernatorial candidate Barry entitlements to undocumented at 137 points. Their high scores gelides, “has moved to broaden from the campaign, Gilchrist has Hess is condemning roundups of immigrant children from families have been generated by many his appeal to mainstream Cali- joined a long list of conservative Hispanics for not having proper making three times the federal public appearances and the media fornians by casting himself as a and libertarian leaders supporting paperwork as well as unreason- poverty level. hits those activities generate. fiscal conservative.” Olivier. Other prominent Cali- able documentation requirements This proposition claims these After the election, the Can- According to one Libertarian fornia leaders to state their sup- for employers. new government benefits will be didate Tracker formula will be candidate, Angelides is far from port for him are radio host John In Texas, gubernatorial candi- covered by another $2.60 tax per judged against the actual results being a fiscal conservative. He Ziegler, homeless activist Ted date James Werner states that he pack of cigarettes. Olivier’s edi- and refined to better reflect what states that the major difference Hayes, Republican Central Com- would oppose any sort of govern- torial against Prop 86 was picked it takes for Libertarians to win between the two is that Angelides mittee Member Marvin Stewart, ment aid or handouts to new im- up by the state’s newswire and elections. But even in its first wants to raise taxes to pay for Vice President of the Los Angeles migrants. ran in several local newspapers. iteration, the Candidate Tracker more spending while Schwar- Chapter of the California Black “To be clear, I am the only pro- “Amending the Constitution program has already become a zenegger is putting California Republican Council Keith Har- immigrant candidate for Gov- to attract more illegal aliens will very useful part of the electoral deeper in debt. din and former California State ernor of Texas,” cites Werner’s burden the state with increas- technology offered by the na- Conservative, libertarian and Assemblyman Phil Hawkins. website. “My position is that ingly higher costs every year,” tional party in support of all our even moderate voters are des- While the Libertarian Party anyone who wishes to come said Olivier. “There are billions candidates. For more informa- perately looking for a candidate platform historically called for to the and work of people in the world that could tion about the Candidate Tracker, they can support, which is where an “open borders” policy, Olivier should be allowed to do so--with improve their lives by taking ad- check out http://www.lp.org/can- the Libertarian Party comes into is among many of our candi- the exception of known criminals, vantage of the benefits the Gov- didates/ or write to Sean Haugh the picture. Art Olivier, Harry dates in border states who have or with ties to crimi- ernor is offering but California at [email protected]. PAGE 4 • Libertarian Party News • October 006

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR CAMPAIGN TRAIL Ending the day with integrity by Shane Cory Mr. Smither goes to Washington? OR AS LONG as I’ve been a glimmer of hope giving many able to vote, and admit- of us a false sense of euphoria, tedly even a few years the day after, which I refer to as 006 HAS PROVEN to be an tions of Paul’s current neighbor- reneged on his earlier promise beforeF that, I’ve had a soft spot Depression Day, slams us right unexpectedly eventful ing seat, District 14. Paul was the to withdraw in favor of Gibbs. for Election Day. On those No- back down to reality. campaign season for Bob 1988 Libertarian Party presiden- Richardson claimed that the RNC vember mornings, I wake up just One would expect a numbness Smither,2 the Libertarian nomi- tial nominee. cash promised by Benkiser was a a little bit earlier than normal, to develop after completing the nee in Tom DeLay’s old district. The recent media spotlight bill of goods. As of this writing, carrying with me an excitement same loop, year after year (and Smither earned national media on CD-22 has brought a wave of the $4 million pledged by Ben- for even the slightest opportunity yes, I’m aware of that definition attention in August when a court supporters and volunteers to the kiser has yet to arrive. for change. of insanity). Unfortunately, on ruling against the Republicans Smither camp. “We’ve had do- Even after Tom DeLay falsely Armed with the candidate re- Depression Day, I still grumpily made him the only candidate on nations pouring in from all over labeled Smither a “Lampson search from the days before, on roll out of bed like a spoiled child the ballot facing Democrat Nick the country and messages of sup- plant,” Benkiser loyalists contin- Election Day morning I typically who didn’t get his gift of choice Lampson in this solid GOP dis- port from Libertarians and like- ued to recognize – and fear – his sit down and go over the ballot on Christmas Day. trict. minded individuals who share in viability as a candidate over their with my eight-year-old daughter, You see, I’ve never been one Smither’s candidacy drew our common sense message of own fractured write-in effort. Hunter, who, unlike her two little to vote for a likely winner. Pos- praise from well known Repub- constitutional government and Reflecting this sentiment, State brothers whose primary joint sibly like many of you, I vote for lican figures such as Clinton ,” said Smither. Republican Committeewoman interests revolve around beating the best candidate available and, impeachment manager Smither reported a recent surge Kathy Haigler sent out an angry one another, has a strong interest more often than not, that candi- and Jerry Patterson, the Texas in contributions and indicated his letter to Republican precinct of- in politics. date does not receive the highest Land Commissioner. Newspapers plans to launch campaign adver- ficials demanding that they “get My next move of the day is number of votes despite being from around the nation including tisements closer to Election Day. over the fact that there is a Liber- dependent upon my recent help- the most deserving of them. the Times, the Wash- tarian on the ballot…Republicans fulness around the house. If I’ve After years of being caught in ington Times, and the Wall Street Problems from the GOP need to support Republicans.” been a good hubby to my bride of this “Groundhog Day”-like loop, Journal notice as well. Bob With no Republican on the bal- 11 years, I’ll share my intended I realize that I still enjoy Election Smither, a semi-retired electrical To date, the biggest frustra- lot though, many sensible mem- votes with her. If I’ve been too Day because I can end the day engineer running what one pub- tion for the Smither campaign bers of the GOP in District 22 are consumed with work to take the with my integrity intact. lication dubbed a “livingroom has been the Republican Party of jumping over into the Smither time to do my manly household Most Libertarians who have Libertarian campaign,” suddenly Texas. Key Republican leaders camp. duties (i.e. take out the trash, mow been around for awhile are used represented a unique opportunity in Texas, such as Patterson, ex- the lawn without buying off the to these Election Day cycles, but for the Libertarian Party to pick pressed the wisdom of aligning SSG and the Special Election neighborhood kids, wash the dog have decided that it is better to up a seat in Congress. with Smither to defeat Lampson, and, for some odd reason, change vote on principle rather than to be Invigorated by the turn of a well known big government In ordinary circumstances, a the burned light bulbs – why is yet another American who votes events, Smither has acted swiftly Democrat of the tax-and-spend write-in campaign in Texas is this my job?), then it’s in my best with a sigh, thinking: “I’ll just to shed the “livingroom cam- variety. Former congressman difficult to wage. Voters using the interest not to share this vital data vote for the lesser of two evils.” paign” image and establish Tom DeLay has been accused state’s electronic eSlate system with my loving wife as she’ll fol- Admittedly, we still have a himself as the only credible of calling Smither a plant for the must hand-dial the candidate’s low me to the voting booth and long way to go before our Party chance for District 22’s tradi- Democrat’s campaign. name in letter by letter on a ma- cancel out my vote. gets a big win (although I always tionally conservative voters to For his part, Smither reached chine that resembles an arcade- After deciding whether or not reserve hope for lightning to defeat Lampson this November. out to the GOP voters by indicat- style video game. it’s necessary to sneak out of the strike) and for Libertarians, there The campaign rolled out a new ing he would support a Repub- “Shelley Sekula-Gibbs” isn’t house to vote, Hunter and I take is no such thing as a fair weather website last week at www.Bob- lican Speaker of the House over the easiest name to dial in either, the short drive over to our local fan. Smither.com. The site features Democrat Nancy Pelosi. See SMITHER Page 10 library to get the job done. We’ll Our small party has been at interactive tools for volunteers Royal Masset, a well known typically stop and talk to all of this, as underdogs in nearly every to get involved and streaming Republican political consultant in the volunteers standing within instance, for nearly 35 years. videos of Smither’s recent media Texas, told a Time Magazine blog legal distance of the library doors That alone is admirable and appearances. that the alternative GOP strategy Online before heading in to cast the bal- showcases our determination as a Smither’s campaign indicated of a write-in campaign would lot. movement. When thinking about that it will launch a recorded be “a disaster,” but Republican Resources Never having experienced a this long fight and our Election telephone message to the voters Party Chairwoman Tina Benkiser wait, we head right into a booth Day struggles, I’m reminded of of District 22 in early October. refused to listen. for LP and Hunter takes her time to a quote by the great Vince Lom- Meanwhile volunteers are al- In late August, Benkiser con- touch the correct sections on the bardi: ready on the ground running, tak- vened a closed-door meeting of Members ballot and then pounds the button “The difference between a suc- ing his message of lower taxes some Republican precinct chair- to cast my vote. cessful person and others is not and fiscal restraint door to door men to select a write-in candidate. • Find contact info for This system has worked fairly a lack of strength, not a lack of in organized Libertarian block Benkiser wooed the attendees your state Libertarian Party or well for me for many years knowledge, but rather a lack of walks on the weekends. with promises of $4 million in your State Chair (aside from the 2004 “incident” will.” Despite the national character RNC campaign cash for a write- Visit: www.LP.org where Hunter accidentally voted If Mr. Lombardi was right, then of his campaign, Smither himself in campaign. The only string at- Click on: Organization Click on: State Parties for Bush and I requested a new I know that our time is coming. remains modest. tached, she insisted, was uniting Click on: [Your state] ballot and that the bad ballot be One day down the road, I’ll “I am truly honored by the behind a single candidate. burned). wake up on that “day after” with outpouring of support we’ve had, Shelley Sekula-Gibbs, a • Find contact info for At the end of the day, I sit down, a smile on my face and my heart although it’s the people of CD Houston city councilwoman who the National Committee Visit: www.LP.org turn on the television and flip filled with love for those who, for 22 who deserve credit,” he said. is best known for authoring a Click on: Organization back and forth between networks decades, worked for and main- “This is a district with a long his- smoking ban ordinance in Hous- Click on: LNC Directory on the Tivo. Despite the predict- tained hope for a better America. tory of support for our limited ton restaurants, emerged as the ability of the evening, I continue government principles.” meeting’s choice, but the GOP • Renew your membership Visit: www.LP.org to surf the networks until at least Texas’ 22nd District was first write-in effort quickly fractured Click on: Membership midnight at which time I prepare represented by U.S. Rep. Ron from there. Click on: Renew your member- for the dreaded day after. Shane Cory is the Executive Director Paul from 1977-1985 and much Don Richardson, another can- ship or subscription of the Libertarian Party. Now, while Election Day holds of the district overlaps old por- didate seeking the write-in nod, Libertarian Party News • October 006 • PAGE 5

CAMPAIGN TRAIL New York Libertarian 41 reasons to be scared candidates take stand on to debate a Libertarian eminent do ma i n RIC SCHANSBERG, Liber- make any debate commitments in tarian for U.S. House October because Congress might in Indiana’s Ninth Dis- be in session then, WVHF-TV/ EW YORK LIBERTARIANS trict,E has managed to make both Indiana9 eventually gave up try- are calling on US Sen- of his opponents afraid to debate ing to accommodate Sodrel and ate Majority Leader him. After one debate on August cancelled their plans for the next BillN Frist (R-TN) to unblock leg- 31st attended by all candidates, debate. islation that would deny federal ■ Mike Kole breaks out the serious PR tools an informal poll on the website “You’d think this would be economic development funds for of the Louisville Courier-Journal easy,” said Schansberg, “but Hill two fi scal years to governments showed and now that use eminent domain to trans- that 41% Sodrel fer property to private developers. Peirce campaign thought have State Libertarian Chair Richard Schans- worked Cooper terms such economic de- berg won to make velopment schemes “unconstitu- ruffl ing feathers that de- the de- tional eminent domain abuse and bate. bates, legalized theft.” UTSIDE OF WEDNESDAY’S tance and challenging the police Just well, According to a New York Lib- EDUCATION-CENTERED offi cers’ decision to single out getting another ertarian Party spokesperson, the GUBERNATORIAL DEBATE supporters of non-major party that fi rst Wash- Protection Act in OOhio, gubernatorial candidate candidates. debate ington of 2006 must be brought up for and veteran economist Bill Peirce The police singling out the Peirce supporters showed a dou- was a ■ Dr. Schansberg at the podium on the right DC-style a vote by September 29th or die (Libertarian) was accompanied challenge, screw- without action. by 20 to 25 supporters rallying to ble standard at the debates, once and after up.” NY Libertarians have been his side. by exclusion, then by arrest. “It Schansberg’s performance his Schansberg, an economics active on eminent domain cases Amid was unfair. opponents appear unwilling to professor at Indiana University with some partial victories such a throng The side- repeat the experience. The race in New Albany, is running on the as the St. Luke’s Pentecostal of Strick- walk was pits him against two candidates Libertarian bread and butter is- Church issue in Nassau County. land and too crowd- who have met twice before. Two sues of and Cooper and other NY Libertar- Blackwell ed and al- years ago, Republican Mike So- fi scal restraint. In a recent press ians vow to fi ght eminent domain support- though they drel defeated Democrat Baron release Schansberg said, “Sodrel abuse wherever and whenever it ers outside were on by less than 1,500 votes. continues to pose as a fi scal con- occurs. Currently, they are most WEWS street, they Schansberg’s campaign has been servative. He would be better concerned about the Atlantic Channel were near active enough to represent far than Baron Hill on this issue, but Yards Nets Arena in . 5 News, the side of more than the predicted margin he’s not even in my league. No “The Fifth Amendment clearly two Peirce the street of victory this time and put both fi scal conservative could vote for limits the power of eminent do- support- and they opponents on the defensive. the runaway spending we’ve had main to taking property for pub- ers wear- were not At fi rst, Hill was the one try- under President Bush and his Re- lic use. It does not grant the gov- ing bright ■ Kornhauser and Peirce being led to the blocking ing to make life diffi cult for those publican Congresses. Sodrel talks ernment the power to take private yellow chicken coop any traffi c,” who wanted to schedule debates, about cutting taxes for Indiana’s property from one and chicken Bill Peirce insisting they be focused on sin- families, but he has increased give it to another individual,” costumes — Howard Kornhauser said. “There were other people gle issues. Schansberg succeed- taxes dramatically for our chil- Libertarian US Senate candidate and the candidate’s son Arjen also out on the street.” ed in getting Hill to agree to a dren by voting for irresponsible Jeffrey Russell said. “Govern- Peirce — clucked and crowed at As a comparison, camera crews compromise of three single issue budgets.” ments should not be allowed to the double standard on display at across the street at several times debates and one fi nal open one. You can keep up with the seize private property simply the morning debate that excluded captured the crowds of Blackwell Then Sodrel became the diffi cult Schansberg campaign at www. because they believe they can get economist Bill Peirce. and Strickland supporters burst- one. After claiming he couldn’t schansbergforcongress.com. more tax revenues. When prop- Supporters of Peirce mock- ing into the 2-way street at sev- erty is taken for public use, the ingly chanted “Bok Bok” and eral points, even crossing into the Fifth Amendment clearly states “Chicken” in unison of the chants center turn lane, halting traffi c. that there must be just compensa- of “Strickland” and “Blackwell” No Strickland or Blackwell Beaming with pride Want to help LP candi- tion.” as the chickens danced in and supporters were arrested. dates without Libertarian gubernatorial candi- out of the crowd to the delight of Within the hour, the chickens spending a dime? date John Clifton agrees. “When passing motorists. The two feath- were freed from the Cleveland property is not for sale, it should ered fowl also carried a sign with police coop and rejoined cam- not be subject to being stolen, them reading “Blackwell, Strick- paign supporters at Hatton’s BallotBase.org said Clifton. “There should be no land chicken to debate Peirce.” Deli Restaurant to watch the use of government at any level to Outrageously, both chickens, real chickens debate on televi- Electing Libertarians to public offi ce. seize private property to benefi t outfi tted in tags that read “Ted” sion about education. As the two private developers. From Nets and “Ken” were arrested by po- candidates clucked on about their Be sure to register Arena downstate to New York lice, who claimed they walked platform, Peirce took notes for for Ballot Base in Regional Interconnect power into the street and disrupted traf- his forthcoming rebuttal argu- fi c. Many in the crowd booed as ments and offered his sage advice ■ Texas candidates T. Evan time for our 100 line upstate, developers should Fisher (left) and Richard Forsythe acquire property the old fash- news cameras swarmed around “Both of their proposals are fl uff, Hour Push. Details (right) with trophy for Best Social ioned way---through negotiation the two chickens. Bob Fitrakis, there’s no substance to their pro- Commentary which was awarded on Page 12. to Collin County Libertarians and purchase contract---and not the Green party candidate for posals and all they can do is peck at Gay Pride Parade on through land-grabbing. Thou governor, came to the aid of the at each other. Ohio deserves bet- September 17th. shalt not steal.” chickens, offering legal assis- ter than these two chickens.” PAGE 6 • Libertarian Party News • October 006

CAMPAIGN TRAIL Kansas candidates with lofty goals RLC officer endorses two LP candidates CCORDING TO ONE CAN- TEVE GRESH, Vice Presi- However, the GOP candidate Club 20, a Western Slope lob- choice. It’s politician A or politi- DIDATE, Kansas vot- dent of the Colorado in this race seems unpalatable bying organization, provided cian B. Winkler is not a politician; ers deserve election Chapter of the Repub- to certain RLC members. Scott Colorado Libertarian Party candi- she’s a real person with a nine to resultsA they can trust. Therefore, licanS (RLC), Tipton, the Republican candidate dates an opportunity to be heard five job who is raising a family Kansas Secretary of State candi- has endorsed the Libertarian 3rd in CD-3, stated that “we need to in the congressional and guber- on a budget. She’s the most liber- date Rob Congressional District candidate, put our civil on the back natorial debates in September. ty-minded of all the candidates,” Hodg- Bert Sargent. burner, and support the Patriot Gresh attended the Club 20 Gresh commented. “The Liber- kinson The RLC is a grassroots, na- Act.” debates in Grand Junction and tarians have a strong gubernato- advocates tionwide organization which “This statement by Mr. Tipton noted that when Bert Sargent rial candidate. She’s concerned the use of states it has a policy of working shows clearly that he is more asked both of his opponents how with protecting individual rights voter-veri- to advance the principles of lim- concerned with government the trillions of dollars of national and her platform almost mirrors fied paper ited government, individual lib- power rather than liberty for our debt should be paid off, neither many of the philosophies that are ballots erty and free markets within the citizens,” said Gresh, “while Bert answered the question. the basis for the RLC.” (VVBP’s) Republican Party and throughout Sargent very clearly understands “This debt is unconstitutional Gresh also stated that he will for all ■ Rob Hodgkinsin America. Their focus is on a the constitution’s purpose is to and unlawful,” said Gresh, “and encourage other Republicans to elections broad range of issues, includ- limit the powers of the govern- Bert Sargent’s opponents are un- support Dawn Winkler’s candi- in Kansas. ing education, taxation, property ment over the infringement of concerned about that. Only Mr. dacy for Governor. The machines ensure the integ- rights, gun rights, free speech, citizens’ rights. Just as clearly, Sargent seems to understand how Winkler has been politically rity of elections by allowing vot- federalism and the proper role of neither of his opponents under- Congress should work.” active in health freedom issues ers to inspect and verify a person- government. The RLC is com- stand this critical concept.” Additionally, Gresh also en- for nearly ten years and is cur- alized and permanent record of mitted to electing what they con- The incumbent, John Salazar, dorsed the Libertarian Guberna- rently the executive director of their ballot before it is cast. They sider liberty-minded Republicans also vehemently supports the Pa- torial candidate, Dawn Winkler. Health Advocacy in the Public allow for meaningful and reliable to public office. triot Act. “In politics you rarely get a Interest (HAPI). recounts. As Kansas Secretary of State, Hodgkinson states he will also insist that electronic voting equipment and software be open Vermont fusion Libertarians win to public scrutiny and that ran- dom, surprise recounts be con- ducted on a regular basis to audit three out four primary races election equipment. According to Hodgkinson’s ENJAMIN TODD AND against out-of-control spending, Libertarian Party’s Ballot Base tative, Chittenden-3-8 campaign, Kansas voters also JEFF MANNEY are run- and against infringements on program was the deciding factor • Kelly Todd of Barton, State deserve a break from long, nasty ning for Vermont State our civil liberties,” Machia said. in this set of Libertarian victo- Senator, Essex-Orleans campaigns that lower the level of RepresentativeB seats on a Liber- “The voters I talked to want to ries. • Milton C. DeGeorge Jr. of public discourse and discourage tarian-Republican fusion ticket. see change. They want the prop- “The incumbents have been Island Pond, Probate Judge, participation. Hodgkinson is a As their races were uncontested, erty taxes problem fixed.” ineffective and are not address- Essex County proponent of election reform that they easily won Tuesday’s Re- The Wolffe and Atkinson cam- ing voters’ concerns,” Machia • Milton C. DeGeorge Jr. of reduces election timeframes. publican primary elections for paigns were assisted with GOTV said. “A lot of people are ready Island Pond, High Bailiff, To this end, he has proposed their districts. Vermont’s other calls from the national Libertar- for change. It’s time to take the Essex County moving the candidate filing dead- four LP fusion state representa- ian Party’s Ballot Base. Machia momentum from this win into the • Dwight Duke of Marshfield, line back one month to July 10. tive candidates had to fight a bit felt confident enough about his general election.” Sheriff, Washington County His plan also includes provisions harder, but still pulled off an im- potential to win his own race that The Vermont Libertarian Party Don O’Donnell of Marsh- to move primaries from the first pressive win/loss ratio. he insisted the other candidates is fielding candidates for fifteen field, Assistant Judge, Wash- Tuesday in August to the sec- Vermont Libertarian Party receive the priority for GOTV faces this year. ington County ond Tuesday in September. This Chair Hardy Machia was respon- telephone calls. • Ben Todd of Barton, State • Cindy Myrick of Bridport, would limit both primary and sible for recruiting most of the The single defeat these Lib- Representative, Orleans- Assistant Judge, Addison general election campaigns to candidates and orchestrating the ertarian candidates took isn’t a Calendonia-1 County about eight weeks each. Accord- state representative campaigns. complete loss. While Kevin Volz • David Atkinson of Brain- Candidate photographs and ing to Hodgkinson, this strat- He stated that he is “very pleased lost the Democratic primary in tree, State Representative, links to their websites are avail- egy provides the Republican and with the showing of our candi- Rutland-5-4, he will still be on Orange-Addison-1 able at http://www.vtlp.org/main/ Democrat candidates less time dates in the major parties’ prima- the ballot as a Libertarian in the • Hardy Machia of Grand Isle, campaigns.asp. to alienate the voters with ugly, ries.” November General Election. State Representative, Grand mudslinging campaigns. Two of the winners were Bob In addition to their fusion can- Isle-Chittenden-1-1 UPDATE: He is also an advocate for In- Wolffe and David Atkinson in didates, the Vermont Libertarian • Don O’Donnell of Marsh- of Ballot Access News has just stant Run-off voting. the Orange-Addison-1 district. Party will be running three more field, State Representative, reported the following: Hodgkinson also serves as According to the latest election candidates for state representa- Washington-6 Kansas Libertarian Party State returns, Atkinson won his race by tive positions on the Libertarian • Bob Wolffe of Randolph, The Libertarian Party of Ver- Chair, where he actively partici- one vote. Machia wasn’t merely Party ticket: Thomas Carpen- State Representative, Or- mont nominated nine candidates pated in the fight to secure - per coordinating campaigns; he was ter, Jr. in Rutland-5-3, Andrew ange-Addison-1 on September 13, 2006. Seven sonal property rights by opposing running in the Grand Isle-Chit- Thomas in Chittenden-3-8, and • Jeff Manney of Rutland, were running for the legislature eminent domain abuses. He has tenden-1-1 race himself – a race Don O’Donnell in Washington- State Representative, Rut- and two for local office. Four advocated the elimination of the which he won. 6. land-5-1 of them mailed their acceptance franchise tax. “Running a fusion campaign as Recent polling has shown Lib- • Thomas Carpenter Jr. of forms on the morning of Sep- “Such small business-friendly a Libertarian-Republican makes ertarian candidates performing Rutland, State Representa- tember 14. The deadline for the and ‘centrist’ stances are keeping it easy to talk to Democratic and at higher than normal levels in tive, Rutland-5-3 Secretary of State to receive the LP viable and visible to the Independent voters who are very multiple states and races around • Kevin Volz of Rutland, State these forms was September 15. legislature and to Kansas voters,” frustrated with the Republicans the country. In Vermont, the Representative, Rutland-5-4 Normally, all intra-Vermont stated a campaign spokesperson. in DC, because I can empathize combination of voter discontent, • Andrew Thomas of South postal mail is delivered in one “Increasingly, those voters are with them against the war in Iraq, an effective state strategy and the Burlington, State Represen- See VERMONT Page 8 See KANSAS Page 7 Libertarian Party News • October 006 • PAGE 7

Implementing effective political strategies for Libertarian Party campaigns by Stephen Gordon

“Politics are almost as exciting lines are stretched very thin, pro- Peggy Noonan wrote, “The out the vote. Using an online scripted by party affiliation, en- as war and quite as dangerous. In viding a number of vulnerable Perot experience seemed to put database tool called Voter Vault, abling our candidates to more war you can only be killed once, locations for a pinpointed Lib- an end to third-party fever. But they’ve been quite effective at efficiently target their message. but in politics, many times.” -- ertarian attack. As one example, I think it’s coming back, I think getting their voters to the polls. Additionally, Ballot Base can be Winston Churchill leading conservative Richard it’s going to grow, and I think the For months, House Minority used in the political off-season Viguerie called on conservatives force behind it is unique in our Leader Nancy Pelosi and DNC for party organization and mem- ECAUSE I’VE SPENT to no longer support the Republi- history.” Chairman have bership drives. roughly one quar- can Party in his new book Con- Writer Ryan Sager and former been fighting internal battles While the Republicans and ter of my life in servatives Betrayed. Nixon White House counsel John about Democratic GOTV strat- Democrats have more money at the ArmyB and one quarter of it as “We will hold each party re- Dean are also among the many egy. It wasn’t until a few weeks their disposal than we do, they a political operative, I frequently sponsible and accountable for its Republican thought leaders at- ago that the Democrats finalized also have a lot more candidates. use military analogies when pro- actual conduct, not just its prom- tacking the GOP for reneging on their plans – long after the com- Having a lot of candidates com- viding advice to political can- ises,” wrote Viguerie. “We will their prom- petitive Libertarian Party project bined with lines already stretched didates, speaking in public or not be intimidated by the ‘lesser ises. had completed its first trial runs. wire thin on some fronts makes it teaching campaign management of two evils’ rationalization of The Democrats are certainly The LP project, dubbed Bal- tougher to defend every mile of courses. In Ron Faucheux’s Win- transgressions against our liber- poised to benefit from Republi- lot Base, is loosely based on the the battle line. Because we have ning Elections: Political Cam- ties, but will demand positive can failures, but many Americans Republican Voter Vault, but con- fewer candidates, it is far easier paign Management, Strategy accomplishments in restoring our can’t stomach the thought of ac- tains many enhanced features. It for us to channel our energy into and Tactics, political consultant liberties. And we will support tually voting for most Demo- enables callers to speak directly those races where we have the Thomas “Doc” Sweitzer wrote: only those political candidates cratic candidates. Additionally, to voters using a prepared script greatest likelihood of penetrat- “The first principle of war,- ac and groups that advance liberty Democrats continue to suffer for whatever purpose the Liber- ing the enemy lines. By focus- cording to Klaus von Clausewitz, in a substantial and consistent from a lack of unified command. tarian campaign has prioritized. ing on our stronger candidates, is to ‘keep your forces concen- manner.” Unity of Command is another of In test runs, Ballot Base has al- especially in areas of the greatest trated in an overpowering mass.’ Viguerie isn’t the only fiscal Sweitzer’s key campaign strate- ready been used to increase name enemy vulnerability, we’ve got Put another way, concentrate your conservative making such state- gies. recognition for candidates and some unique opportunities this strength against an opponent’s ments. In the opinion pages of One of the more effective tools significantly increase vote totals election cycle. weakness.” , Repub- in the Republican arsenal has with GOTV efforts. In many In order to help us focus on Right now, the Republican lican presidential speechwriter been their 72-hour drive to get cases, specific messages can be See STRATEGY Page 10

The Libertarian National Committee heartily thanks the many contributors who made donations during the month of September. Special thanks are due to Charles Tolman, Kelley L. Ross, Vince Hanke, Alicia Mattson, Gordon Ellis, and Edward E. Clark.

Additionally, the members and staff of the Libertarian National Committee spe- cifically and sincerely thank Dr. James W. Lark III for his most generous donation and for “comingThank through” yet again during a timeYou! of need. Kansas candidates with lofty goals Continued from Page 6 starting to see the LP as a good using the 2006 campaign as candidate on the ballot. There is vote totals this November.” philosophy and he has been ac- choice on Election Day.” a stepping-stone to the 2010 a very serious undercurrent of Hodgkinson is a small busi- tive in the Kansas Libertar- This election is a ballot ac- statewide elections. discontent with both the Demo- ness owner. His company, Win- ian Party ever since. Before his cess race for the Kansas Lib- “We are intent on achieving crats and Republicans in Kan- Dura, specializes in wood repair campaign for Secretary of State, ertarian Party and holds the major party status, which re- sas. As we talk to people, the LP and replacement windows. Prior Rob ran for the Kansas House potential to be a landmark event quires five percent of the vote in is very much an option for the to that, he spent seven years in 1990, 2002, and 2004. in the history of the state party. the Kansas Governor/Lt. Gov- voters in Kansas. Our campaign working in various capacities He is a fifth-generation Kan- While Kansas is one of the easi- ernor tag team race,” Hodgkin- is traveling to over 70 towns in in the Information Technology san, born in 1959 in Pratt, Kan- est states to stay on the ballot, son said. “In 2006, Patrick and I Kansas and meeting the people field. sas. Hodgkinson has lived in only requiring one percent of have set a high bar. Our goal is and the media. Obviously, we Hodgkinson joined the Lib- the Johnson County area for the the vote in a statewide race, the to win more than ten percent of are taking the opportunity to ertarian Party in 1999 inspired past twenty-two years and has Kansas party has higher goals the vote – something no state- educate voters on the Libertar- by ’s presidential been married to his wife Andrea for this campaign. Rob and LP wide LP candidate has achieved ian Party and its policy stances. candidacy. According to Hodg- for twenty years. His hobbies State Insurance Commissioner to date. We believe this is within We are excited see the hard kinson, the Browne campaign include gardening, hunting, candidate Patrick Wilbur are reach even with a Reform Party work translate into increased opened his eyes to libertarian fishing and reading. PAGE 8 • Libertarian Party News • October 006

AFFILIATE NEWS ballots for a Libertarian candi- and serves with the White House claiming that the Libertarian jammin’.” date will select a Republican if Commission for Katrina Relief ballot emblem of the Statute of While Republicans and Demo- CALIFORNIA: there is no Libertarian running, Efforts and the Police Liberty resembled the Conserva- crats were also in attendance, the so Ong’s chunk of the ballots Public Relations Forum. He is tive Party’s hand holding a torch Libertarian Party booth seemed Russo endorses Olivier could have put Bosley’s election an advocate for African-Ameri- aloft. The claim was that the to be the most popular. There HELENE NIGHTINGALE, on much firmer ground.” can businesses, contractors, and similarity of the two emblems were so many people taking the the campaign manager According to Ong, perhaps it’s community empowerment. He would confuse voters. World’s Smallest Quiz that at one for Art Olivier’s guber- the Republican who should con- is married and the father of four Christopher Garvey, the Lib- point they could not get to the natorialC race in California reports sider withdrawing so as not to children and is a graduate of ertarian candidate for Attorney- board to chart the results. an exciting new endorsement in hinder a Libertarian victory. Bishop College in Dallas, Texas General, defended the use of They administered the test to the race. According to Nightin- and of the Lutheran School of the party symbol. The Board of 523 people and 138 of them left gale, when she asked for Russo’s Theology in Chicago, . Elections ruled in favor of the contact information. Almost ev- endorsement, Russo simply stat- ILLINOIS: Williams has received Libertarian Party. erybody the Libertarians talked to ed, “Yes, I agree with him.” Williams challenges significant national media “Voters will now have the said they would consider voting Olivier has also received sup- Jesse Jackson, Jr. for and has a website at power to remove the parasitic libertarian this year. While he’s portive statements or endorse- having feet in two races www.voteanthonywwilliams.com. Empire State from the lives of not even in a neighboring dis- ments from Jim Gilcrist, radio New Yorkers by voting Libertar- trict, Shinghal also reported that host John Ziegler, homeless CCORDING TO THE IL- ian,” declared Cooper. many of the attendees were quite activist Ted Hayes, Republican LINOIS LIBERTARIAN INDIANA: The Libertarian statewide enthusiastic about Bob Smither’s Central Committee Member CANDIDATE for Illinois’ Family photo-op ticket offers Jeffrey Russell for race in the Houston area. Marvin Stewart, Vice President SecondA Congressional District, US Senate, John Clifton for Gov- of the California Black Republi- incumbent Democrat Jesse Jack- ICTURED ARE FOUR GENER- ernor, Donald Silberger for Lt. can Keith Hardin and former state son, Jr. has no record of achieve- ATIONS of the Bell family, Governor, John Cain for Comp- Assemblyman Phil Hawkins. ment in the approximately twelve along with some other troller and Christopher Garvey years he’s held HoosierP Libertarians, who took for Attorney-General. Vermont public office. part in the Hagerstown Indiana Clifton is replacing former “Jackson is not Parade this year. Massachussetts Governor Libertarians campaigning In the photograph are (front on the ticket as and using a row) Abby Bell and Audry, Susan the LP gubernatoral candidate. smoke-screen win some method of pre- tense that he is primaries going to run for the Mayor Continued from Page 6 of the City of Chicago,” Rev. day. However, in this case, none Anthony Wil- of the forms filed by the four ar- liams stated in rived until September 16, and an e-mail to the Secretary of State is taking LP News. a hard-line position and denying them ballot access. ■ Aaron Russo (left) with Art Olivier (right) holding a When the poster advertising Russo’s latest movie Chicago Tri- Three other Libertarians run- bune reported ning for the legislature did not that Jackson was intending to run have deadline problems. They in- for mayor immediately follow- clude two with the label “Liber- ■ COLORADO: ing his congressional race, it also The (extended) Bell family tarian, Republican” and one with Perhaps the Republican reported this statement from Rev. TEXAS: the label “Libertarian”. Among should withdraw Bell, Emily Beechler, Michael the four legislative candidates Bell and Karen Miller. (back Effective outreach in are being denied ballot sta- ANIEL ONG is the Liber- row) Brooke Bell, Jon Bell (Dis- Dallas area tus, three will still be on the bal- tarian candidate run- trict 56 candidate), Jeff Beechler lot, but as “Republican” instead ning for University and Hannah, Phyllis and Myron HE COLLIN COUNTY LIB- of the desired label “Libertarian, of DColorado Regent. CU Regent Bell, Ray Blevins, Conley Tillson ERTARIAN PARTY was a Republican”. Steve Bosley and Republican (Clay Township Advisory Board sponsor of the recent The Libertarian Party will candidate Brian Davidson asked candidate), Rex Bell, (District 54 PlanoT Balloon Festival. County continue to be a ballot-qualified that Ong withdraw from the race candidate), and Jamie Stout. chairman Michelle Shinghal and party in Vermont. Vermont deter- so as not to hinder a Republican US congressional candidate (Dis- mines party status by whether it victory. trict 3) Chris Claytor reported that is organized in 10 towns, not on “They just came out and NEW YORK: it was a very successful event. how many votes it polls or how asked,” Ong said. Both LP candidate and “Claytor worked tirelessly many candidates it runs. The Longmont Daily Times- from open Call provides the reason why: Statue of Liberty will be until close on the ballot “Ong ran for one of the ■ Reverend Williams every day of board’s statewide seats two years the festival,” ago and lost to Bosley in a three- EW YORK LIBERTARIAN according to way race. But that contest was Ollie Carter: “For a guy to have PARTY CHAIR RICHARD Shinghal. extremely close between Repub- one foot in the 2nd Congressio- COOPER announced that “Rain on lican Bosley and his Democratic nal District and to put one foot in allN New York voters will now be Saturday challenger, Jennifer Mello. He the mayoral office is a bunch of able to choose a Libertarian alter- couldn’t won the contest by about 10,600 crock.” native to the candidates running dampen votes over Mello in a race with Williams has been the pas- from other parties. The Libertar- Chris’s ex- more than 1.8 million ballots, tor of the historical St. Stephens ian Party filed over 21,300 signa- citement while Ong tallied about 80,000 Lutheran Church for ten years. tures on petitions and needed a and that is a of those. Many in political circles He is credited with establishing minimum of 15,000. good thing - believe that voters who will cast the Ryan Harris Memorial Park An official objection was filed Sunday was ■ Collin County Libertarians in action Libertarian Party News • October 006 • PAGE 9 The Libertarian National Committee welcomes our newest members*

Life Members: Daniel Emerson William J. Taft Joshua Dorr Daniel Maxwell Kathryn England-Aytes John Taylor Jessica Dress Marshall McCart Eric J. Fier Thom Ervin Jeremy Thomley Paul Duffy Kristina McClure John Fiig Kelly Thompson Ralph Dunavant David McDaniel Patrons: Joseph File Shane Tierney Estelle Edwards Angela McGahen David M. Forrest Stephen Twomey Laura Emerson Jeremy McVay Kenneth H. Christensen Sean Franduto Adam Vonnahme Erich Erdmann Carcus Metzger Amanda Frost Brandon Wagner Lucas Evans D.C. Miller James Funsten Kim Walker Geoffrey Evans Fred Miller Sponsors: John Galinac Carol Walker Joseph Farner Robert Mines Michael Gardner Harry Ward Kevin Felts Merlin Moncure Wendy Day Jason Gatties Kelly A. Weaver Dudley Flanders David Mrsich Shannon Wilde Brian Geaughan Tom Weldon Jason Former Bradley Muehlemann Amanda Gilliam Thomas Whatley Justin Freling Shayna Murphy Aaron Granquist Paul Wickster Jason Gale Melissa Nahlen Supporting Members: Eric Grimm Daniel K. Wilson Jesse Galt Dennis Nance John M. Hadden Jeffrey Wright Will Gamble Ethan Nathan Daniel Abercrombie Beth Hall Robert C. Wright Rachel Gensburg Jorgen Nelson Cameron W. Church John Hamlin Patrick Yeagle Rachael Getter Gerrold Niles Tom Cooney Israel Hatzenbuehler Nicholas Gleason Mark Noble Patrick Dickey Matthew Havener Basic Members: Billy Gordon Joseph Ogrin Caitlin Kilkka Daniel Herrick John Graff Danielle Oliver Kevin Kokernak Jenna Hess Joshua Abaire Rachel Greatwood Tim Olsen Justin Lambert Seth Hobson Michael Anders Brad Groesch Matthew Pendergraft Von Lennox William Hull Andrew Anderson Michael Grow-Miller Michael Perry Jason Miller Jeremy Johnson Chuck Angier Bess Gutenstein Matthew Philippe Denise Prock Matthew Jones Jonathan Ashcraft Kyle Hafner Stephanie Phillips Myrna Richmond Vanessa Joyner Jason Aydelotte William Hall Rick Pickren Jennifer Schroeder Kathryn Keogh Justin Babcock Jeremy Hank Benjamin Pinter John Stritch Paul R. 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Cruz Matthew Sibert Christine Dana Robert Logan Jordan Weikel Glynn Curtis Cullen Silvestri Allysa De Wolf Robert Loman Kelly Weimer Bret Dean Hugh Simmons Erin De Wolf Chris Lundgreen David Weller Phillip DeFranco David Sinclair Jonathan Dean Jason Mallet Stephanie Wells Kevin Degraaf Douglas Spak Ryan Deford Jason Mancine Casey White Paul Deleo John Stark John Delano Christopher Mann Troy Wilson Jason Determann Rosemary Stevens Michael DeMicco Laurie Amanda Manus Jeff Wilson James DiBenedetto James M. Sudela Matthew Dermody Eric Mark Joseph Winslow Brent Dickson Tyler Suggs Peter DeSimone Justin Marler Matthew Wolke Don Drolet Gregory Sweeney Dan Diebolt Ruth Ann Marshal William Yazel James Duvall Paul L. Sweeney Matthew Dillon Nikolas Matt Gray Young Chuck Ellis Merrilyn L. Sweet Shirley J. Dobler Joseph Mattie Bryan Young

* new memberships from September 1 to September 21, 2006 PAGE 10 • Libertarian Party News • October 006 Mr. Smither goes to Washington? Continued from Page 4 though some Republicans were spell her cumbersome name on this 11 point lead by a write-in party elites – share in my plat- tures, in a single year, of $4,200 insinuating that voters could sim- the General Election ballot. candidate only a week into the form of lower taxes. They can see for each man, woman, and child ply type in “SSG” and the vote Perry’s master stroke quickly race seemed too good to be true. through the campaign rhetoric in our country. would be counted based on a backfi red. Democrat Lampson Smither’s campaign gained and they know there’s only one Aside from Smither, Texans fuzzy concept of “voter intent.” announced he would not seek the media attention again in mid- choice to defeat Nick Lampson.” are faced with a choice between Not so, reports Chris Elam, a Special Election term, thus deny- September when it obtained the When asked about the GOP a high spending Democrat and a local blogger in CD-22. The Har- ing Sekula-Gibbs the privilege of actual wording of the Sekula- leadership’s reaction, Smither Republican write-in with a diffi - ris County Clerk’s offi ce, which having her name listed along side Gibbs poll. The question falsely said he was “disappointed” but cult to spell name. Of course, the oversees ballot tabulation in the his on either ballot. Meanwhile implied that Sekula-Gibbs was not distressed. recent Tom DeLay scandals will largest part of the district, in- three other Republicans fi led on the ballot, and “intention- “We’re pressing ahead to also weigh heavily on the minds formed the Gibbs campaign that for the Special Election includ- ally excluded Smither from the November, and we’re pressing of voters. “SSG” will not count as a vote ing Richardson and former GOP choices offered to voters” as a ahead on the issues. For voters As Smither put it, “there’s a – only minor misspellings and congressman Steve Stockman. Smither campaign news release who want to defeat big govern- clear choice for voters to make, variations upon Sekula-Gibbs’ The Special Election race will ac- indicated. ment, the Libertarian Party is the and it’s the only choice on the name are accepted. cordingly show four Republican Bob Dunn of Fort Bend Now only real choice in this race.” ballot. I will represent fi scal re- Embattled GOP Governor Rick candidates, no Democrats, and summed up the GOP poll accu- Democrat Nick Lampson, a for- straint and personal liberty. My Perry, who is only polling 35% Libertarian Bob Smither, who rately: “…as Smither has pointed mer congressman from a neigh- opponent will represent special against four other challengers in now enjoys the unique advantage out rather vociferously, Sekula- boring district, posted a solid interests and unrestrained spend- his reelection effort, attempted to of being the only candidate on Gibbs isn’t on the ballot. Which tax-and-spend record during his ing. Due to the unusual dynamics come to Sekula-Gibbs’ assistance both ballots. pretty much makes those double- previous tenure in Congress from of this race, Mr. Lampson’s well in early September. Perry called digit results moot.” 1997-2003. In his last term, he positioned in a district that has a Special Election to fi ll the re- Polling Deception earned an 85 percent rating from traditionally opposed his govern- mainder of DeLay’s term and an- Looking forward to November Americans for Democratic Action ing philosophy.” nounced it would be held concur- During the fi rst week of Sep- and 90 percent from the National Smither indicated that his rently with the General Election. tember, Sekula-Gibbs began Smither remains optimistic Committee for an Effective Con- campaign represents the “only This move allowed Sekula-Gibbs circulating reports of a poll that in spite of the partisan antics of gress – both self-described liberal chance” CD-22 voters have to to appear on the ballot in the sep- supposedly showed her with a some in the GOP. lobbying organizations. Project stop a Lampson victory. For arate Special Election slot, thus 46-35% lead over Lampson. Ac- “Many Republicans in CD-22 Vote Smart similarly calculated more information, please visit giving voters a guide on how to cording to campaign insiders, – the voters themselves, not the Lampson’s support for expendi- www.BobSmither.org.

Implementing effective political strategies for Libertarian Party campaigns Continued from Page 7 our stronger candidates, we’ve warfare. The growing level of to some of the larger LP friendly certain ballot access provisions. We are already experienced introduced Candidate Tracker. people dissatisfi ed with both po- blogs. As DailyKos has proven, This means, in some cases, our at guerilla warfare. We are now You can learn more about Can- litical parties can add a signifi cant focusing on certain candidates candidates won’t already be suf- fi eld testing new weapons so we didate Tracker and our more vi- number of supporters to our po- and encouraging people to get in- fering from fatigue when they ar- can augment our guerilla tactics able campaigns by visiting www. litical army. A battalion of disaf- volved with volunteer activities rive on the front lines. with an increased level of organi- LP.org/candidates or reading the fected Republicans or Democrats or contributions helps to focus Recent polling data suggests zational strategy. Perhaps 2006 related article on page one of this here and a brigade of disgusted national energy into a more local that more and more people are will be marked as the year the edition of LP News. independents there can make a race. We have fewer candidates less likely to vote for either major LP advanced from pure guerilla By combining Ballot Base big difference in the outcome of than either of the major parties, party than at any time in recent warfare to a coordinated war of with Candidate Tracker, we can a major political battle. so this should be a task at which history. Other polls show some attrition strategy. begin employing the military and Another important tool we we can excel. It would be nice of our candidates receiving high- We rely on your help to make political strategy of Economy of have at our disposal is the In- to suddenly see some of our can- er levels of support than in times all this effort pay off. If you aren’t Force, which Sweitzer defi nes ternet. While the Republicans didates receiving a lot of money past. already, become involved with as “using the fewest possible generally have more money, the from national sources before None of the weapons we some local, state or national level resources to keep the operation Democrats seem to do better on Election Day. have at our disposal are signifi - Libertarian Party activity. You going while concentrating the the web. Sites like DailyKos. In military operations, control cant enough to turn the LP into can help by making Ballot Base bulk of resources on the objec- com have certainly changed the of the air isn’t enough to win a dominant political party this calls, blogging for candidates, or tive.” results of elections, including Joe the war – that takes troops on election cycle. We clearly need helping your local campaign pass While Ballot Base can’t win an Lieberman’s recent loss to Ned the ground. However, control- more weapons and a larger army. out push cards and conduct other election by itself, it is perhaps the Lamont in Connecticut’s recent ling the air makes a very signifi - However, every inch of ground polling place activities on Elec- most important weapon the LP Democratic primary election. cant difference in who eventu- gained in 2006 will enable us to tion Day. has added to its political arsenal Libertarians also maintain a ally wins. Likewise, the Internet utilize the strategy of Strategic If there has ever been a time to since we fi rst launched our web- very signifi cant web presence. alone won’t win any political Maneuver more effectively in get involved, this is it. site in the last decade. Anyone In general, libertarian sites and battle, but Libertarians are cer- 2007 and 2008. can make calls and they are ef- blogs are great at a widespread tainly competitive with respect to An army that has enough assets fective. If you haven’t done so barrage of political messaging. online warfare. can simply swamp their opposi- MISS YOUR LP NEWS? yet, please sign up at www.Bal- While they cover a lot of ground, Something else is happening tion. However, the enemy lines lotBase.org so you can help our sometimes we inadvertently in- which will help us on future battle are growing thinner and we now Please give us a call candidates engage our political jure our own with friendly fi re fi elds. In two recent court deci- have a few precision weapons at (202) 333-0008 so enemies by speaking directly accidents. If you don’t already sions, it has become easier for us in our arsenal. While a nail can we can update your with voters at a personal level. maintain a blog, I’d suggest it. to place candidates on the ballot. certainly infl ict a greater wound contact information or We have other weapons at our They are easy to set up and they Both the Sixth and the Seventh than a straight pin, consider how send you another copy. disposal, too. To begin, a fi fth really do make a difference. United States Circuit Courts of much easier it is to prick one’s column is often instrumental in I’d like to offer a challenge Appeals have recently relaxed fi nger with a pin than with a nail. Libertarian Party News • October 006 • PAGE 11

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The Libertarian National Clarence Cook Robert W. Graham Ethan Hertz Anne M. O’Connor Committee thanks the following WB Cook Rick H. Gray William B. Higdon Edward C. Olson members for renewing their Robert Cornelius Steven Green Eric Hill Joseph G. O’Neill Lynn E. Cory Gary L. Greenberg Charles W. Hinton Walter Pagels level of membership between Douglas W. Courreges Richard Greene James Hoffman Anthony E. Paolucci September 1 and September 21, 2006: Charles Cox Daniel Griffi n Ronald G. Holley Peter Papagianakis Walter R. Cox John D. Grote Jay Holloway Craig Pardee Renewing as Life Members: Bob W. Holtzclaw John Paulling William J. Hoppes William Payne Gordon Ellis Kenneth A. Horney Orson W. Peck Michael R. House Brian A. Perry Renewing as Sponsors: Don Huizenga Mark Peterson Vic Humeniuk Kenneth D. Peterson Henry S. David S R. Huntress-Ristich Dale C. Petschke Kelly Kalk John M. Igoe Dennis Phelps Stephen F. Meier Evan D. Isaac Jesse Phillips Matthew P. Wicklund Ernst P. Janensch John B. Phillips Michael S. Janssen Larry D. Pinkelman Scott A. Jeffrey Gary Pitcher Renewing as Supporting Members: Flynn C. Johnson John Plaza Timothy R. Joyner Michael G. Poppe Ronald Adkins Lisa Kadish Lester G. Potter William Adkins Scott Keith Jonathan T. Powell Vic Bertolozzi Frank E. Kellam James Purcell J W. Carlson Mathew Kelly Pete Putzier Steven Cirker Darrell V. Kelly Jeffrey A. Quick Stephen L. Cole Glen Kersjes Timothy J. Rayborn Andrew Fischer Kurt Kessler Virginia Reaves Barbara Froehling Christopher D. King Michael Reed Webb M. Garlinghouse Mark Kirkpatrick Richard L. Reinert Nicholas Gerber Stefan Klein Jim Reiss Thomas A. Gilliam Lori Koerper Ivo Ridge Kinyon Gorton Philip Koerper Ron Ritter Harold Hoops Darryl R. Kohn Judith Roberts Verl Humpherys Chris J. Koroshetz Ronnie D. Robertson Lawrence Hurley Timothy Kowalski John H. Robson Billy B. Huskey Stephen Krogsrud Kay Rudek Daveen Kaniss Steven B. Krueger John J. 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INSIDE FIRST WORD “Recent polls and focus group studies have indicated growing dissatisfaction with both major parties by many politically active Americans. At a time in which a self-described ‘conservative’ Re-

PAGE 4 A word from our executive publican president has overseen a greater percentage increase in federal spending than President director Lyndon B. Johnson did and in which the power of the federal government to invade citizens’ privacy has risen to unprecedented levels, such results are hardly surprising. Still the questions remain. Will it matter at election time? Can Americans be persuaded to cast votes based on something more than party label and habit? Will PAGE 6 Two Libertarian the next two years witness, at long last, the rise of a truly viable third party — not one molded in the image of a wealthy egotist but one based on meaningful and Party candidates substantive ideas? Will the 35-year-old Libertarian Party finally prove itself a party truly concerned with winning elections as opposed to defiantly championing issues endorsed in Colorado that will never fit the description “mainstream?” If the new management of the Libertarian Party has anything to say about it, the answer to those questions will be a resounding ‘yes.’ Newly elected party Chairman , a 48-year-old financial consultant from Virginia, along

PAGE 8 Rev. Williams with Executive Director Shane Cory and their management team, are recasting challenging Jesse the Libertarian Party in the mold of a real political party for the first time in more than a generation. Jackson, Jr. Actions taken at the Libertarian Party’s national convention in July in Portland, , show vividly how serious the Libertarians are about becoming a force in American politics.” -- former Congressman Bob Barr in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution