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Read more on Page 5 October 2014 The Official Newspaper of the Libertarian Party Volume 44, Issue 5 In This Issue: Libertarians in high-visibility governor, U.S. Senate races Chair’s Corner ...........................2 By Carla Howell ing for third-party candidates across the earn.” Political Director country right now as voters are unhappy According to polls available as of Office Fund Donors ...................3 LP with bothNews parties.” mid-September, six gubernatorial races olitical pundits are aflutter over Libertarians are using the spotlight and four Senate races are up for grabs VT GOP Writes in Libertarian ...4 close races for U.S. Senate and gov- to highlight calls for less government. where Libertarians are polling in third ernor where Libertarians are poll- Adrian Wyllie, Florida Libertarian for gov- place and could potentially determine End Police Militarization ...........4 Ping higher than the margin of victory be- ernor, whose opponents have been trading the winner. Poll numbers may fluctuate tween the old party candidates. places for the lead, is getting almost daily through election day, moving races in and 776 Libertarians on Ballot ........5 Barry Hess, Libertarian for gover- coverage on mainstream newscasts across out of the toss-up category. nor in Arizona, polled at 12 percent in the state. Libertarian Sean Haugh’s close race Midwestern Election Shakeup ...6 a Public Policy Polling (PPP) survey in “This allows me to let voters know for U.S. Senate in North Carolina has August, while both the Democrat and we can completely eliminate property drawn national media attention, which Fall 2014 LP Candidates ....7–10 Republican were at 35 percent. A PPP taxes for homeowners by simply cutting he has used to advocate peace and end- memo announcing the result said, “The government spending,” Wyllie said. “This ing the income tax. His photo displays GOP Fighting Dirty in NY ..........9 high level of support for Hess reflects the will stimulate the economy the right way: next to his Democratic and Republican ri- unusual amounts of support we’re find- by letting people keep more of what they How Do Parties Differ? ...........11 continued on page 3... New LP Campaign Guide ........11 GovernorGovernor polls: polls D-R State Libertarian % Republican % Democrat % Poll Stay Out of Iraq, Syria ............12 Spread AZ Barry Hess 12 0 Doug Ducey 35 Fred DuVal 35 Public Policy Polling 8/26 Affiliate News ...................13–15 FL Adrian Wyllie 8 +3 Rick Scott 39 Charlie Crist 42 Public Policy Polling 8/9 FL Adrian Wyllie 4 -2 Rick Scott 43 Charlie Crist 41 Mason-Dixon 9/4 LP Texas Gov. Candidate ........16 FL Adrian Wyllie 3 -1 Rick Scott 45 Charlie Crist 44 Survey USA 9/8 FL Adrian Wyllie 8 -2 Rick Scott 44 Charlie Crist 42 Quinnipiac 9/24 Media Buzz .............................16 GA Andrew Hunt 4 -1 Nathan Deal 45 Jason Carter 44 SurveyUSA 9/9 MI Mary Buzuma 2 +2 Snyder 43 Schauer 45 Suffolk 9/11 MI Mary Buzuma 3 -1 Rick Snyder 43 Mark Schauer 42 Public Policy Polling 9/9 KS Keen Umbehr 4 +8 Brownback 40 Paul Davis 48 SurveyUSA 8/23 KS Keen Umbehr 9 +2 Brownback 37 Paul Davis 39 Public Policy Polling 8/19 CO Matthew Hess 5 +4 Bob Beauprez 39 John Hickenlooper 43 NBC News/ Marist Sept. U.S. SenateU.S. Senate polls:polls D-R State Libertarian % Republican % Democrat % Poll Spread KY David Patterson 7 -4 Mitch McConnell 44 Alison Lundergan Grimes 40 Public Policy Polling 8/12 KY David Patterson 7 -2 Mitch McConnell 41 Alison Lundergan Grimes 39 Bluegrass Poll 7/23 IA Doug Butzier 2 +1 Joni Ernst 40 Bruce Braley 41 Public Policy Polling 8/26 NC Sean Haugh 5 +3 Thom Tillis 43 Kay Hagan 46 SurveyUSA / Civitas 9/10 NC Sean Haugh 8 +4 Thom Tillis 38 Kay Hagan 42 Public Policy Polling 8/17 GA Amanda Swafford 5 -3 David Perdue 47 Michelle Nunn 44 Survey USA 9/9 ### PAGE 2 The LiberTarian ParTy — www.LP.org OCTOBER 2014 The following individual became a Beacon of Liberty lifetime HAIR S ORNER C ’ C member of the Libertarian Party between Aug. 1, 2014, and Sept. 22, 2014: The LP and its candidates are here to stay Timothy Beeman by Nicholas Sarwark, Chair The following individuals became Lifetime Founders of the Libertarian Party between Aug. 1, 2014, and Sept. 22, 2014: t’s an exciting time to be the showing the voters that they don’t have to settle for chair of the Libertarian Par- parties who don’t agree on anything except making Jamie Balagia ty. I just got back from this government bigger. We’re showing the voters that the Victor A. Bertolozzi Iterm’s first full meeting of the old parties don’t have any real ideas and won’t commit Steven P. Burkholder Libertarian National Committee. to anything that would actually advance liberty. The Robert C. Coogan All of the LNC members worked old parties are scared. Robert C. Cooley together to make the meeting go As I write this, we are filing a lawsuit in Ken- Henry S. David smoothly and professionally, and tucky to fight back against old-party politicians and John V. DeThomas we’ve set some goals to move the their media cronies who are breaking the law to keep Nicholas Sarwark Brian Dunn party forward into 2016. David Patterson, our Senate candidate, from being in David A. Eckhardt After the first day of the meeting, Wes Bene- debates against Mitch McConnell. McConnell knows Henry J. Gailliot dict and the entire staff put together a grand opening that Patterson would show him for the big-govern- Anthony M. Gallea event for the David F. Nolan national headquarters. ment hack he is, so he’ll cheat to keep the Libertarian Mark C. Hibbard There was a great turnout by Libertarian Party mem- out. Albert C. Hinkle bers, honored guests like Elizabeth Nolan, commu- Not on my watch. The Libertarian National Thomas Lippman nity members, and Libertarian elected officials and Committee is a co-plaintiff on this lawsuit to put Pat- candidates. All of them came out to see a tangible sign terson in the debates, and to back up that lawsuit with Christopher O. Norbury that the Libertarian Party is here to stay. If you weren’t money. The LNC committed funds to fight to keep Charles Ohmstead able to make it out in person and you’d like to watch Gigi Bowman on the ballot in New York. I’m commit- Dr. Edward C. Olson video of my remarks, it’s available online: youtu.be/ ted that, with your help, every time they cheat to sup- David Reese hpAR4_hJ3vk press our candidates, we’ll fight back and fight back Jim Rosenbeck This issue is the last one before the election on hard. Not only that, we’ll get earned media for our Frederic Saunders Nov. 4, and 776 Libertarian candidates have stepped up candidates. Alfonzie Stepney to offer a bold Libertarian message of cutting govern- Our candidates have done so much for the Lib- Nicholas Taiber ment to advance liberty. Every one of those candidates ertarian Party, fighting on their behalf is the least the Robert L. Walton has made a commitment to represent you, the Liber- Libertarian Party can do for them. Almon Wesley Wear tarian Party member, on the ballot this year. Please do Yours in liberty, whatever you can to help them. Send them a contribu- The Libertarian Party grants lifetime tion, volunteer to work the polls for them, and thank membership to individuals who contribute them. I’m committed to personally thanking all of our at least $1,500 during any 12-month candidates individually for running as a Libertarian. period. Call 202-333-0008 to find out how When you have success by running more and much more you would need to donate to better candidates with powerful messages, it’s inevi- table that the old parties are going to take notice. We’re become a Lifetime Member today. LIBERTARIAN PARTY NEWS SEND NEWS, ARTICLES, (ISSN 8755-139X) is the official LP News ESSAYS, OR newspaper of the PHOTOGRAPHS: Libertarian Party® of the United The Purposes of the Libertarian Party: Email: [email protected] States. Opinions and articles The party is organized to implement and give voice to the principles embodied in the State- published in this newspaper do not ment of Principles by: functioning as a libertarian political entity separate and distinct from ADDRESS CHANGES: necessarily represent official party all other political parties or movements; moving public policy in a libertarian direction by Phone: (202) 333-0008 positions unless so indicated. building a political party that elects Libertarians to public office; chartering affiliate parties Email: [email protected] throughout the United States and promoting their growth and activities; nominating candi- POSTAL MAIL: dates for president and vice president of the United States, and supporting party and affili- NATIONAL CHAIR: 1444 Duke St. ate party candidates for political office; and, entering into public information activities. Nicholas Sarwark Alexandria, VA 22314 Email: [email protected] EDITOR: Eric D. Dixon Phone: (202) 333-0008 CONTRIBUTORS: Carla Howell, Bob Johnston, Nicholas Sarwark, Andy Craig, Gary Johnson, Eric D. Dixon VOL. 44, ISSUE 5 The LiberTarian ParTy — www.LP.org PAGE 3 David F. Nolan Memorial Office Fund donors, Aug. 1 – Sept. 22 Benefactor of Liberty On Sept. 20, the Libertarian National Memorial Office in honor of our party’s founder. Thomas S. Ross Committee held an open house at its new office Don’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity space for the party’s national headquarters to have your name appear inside this historic Friend of Liberty Larry Sharpe in Alexandria, Va., named the David F.