shrinking BIG government • advancing liBerty WWW.LP.ORG Gov. Gary Johnson vs. Hillary Clinton vs. Donald Trump on the issues Page 7 October 2016 The Official Newspaper of the Libertarian Party Volume 46, Issue 4 In This Issue: CPD cuts Johnson, Weld Success! Libertarian Chair’s CornerLP ...........................2 from firstNews debates nominees on ballot in 50 Johnson fundraising and ads .....3 n spite of polls that showed 54–76 percent of American vot- Two newspapers endorse Miller ...3 ers want Libertarian Gov. Gary Johnson included in debates, states; first since 1996 Calls for debate inclusion ..........5 the Commission on Presidential Debates (CPD) announced by Carla Howell Ion Sept. 16 that it will not include him on stage for the Sept. 26 ov. Gary Johnson and Gov. William Weld will be on the Johnson & Weld campaigning ...5 presidential showdown, nor will it include Gov. William Weld in ballot for president and vice president in all 50 states, LP candidates .................6–10, 13 the Oct. 4 vice presidential debate. plus the District of Columbia, this November. This is the Fulfillment frenzy .......................6 The CPD left the door open for Johnson’s inclusion in the last Gfirst time in 20 years that the Libertarian nominees have made the two presidential debates, on Oct. 9 and 19, if his poll numbers ballot in all 50 states. Johnson vs. Clinton vs. Trump ....7 continue to rise. The Libertarian National Committee (LNC) waged a number of Ballot initiatives to watch ...........8 “Bill Weld and I will continue to fight to provide a voice and an legal battles, and spent more than $400,000 to achieve ballot access. alternative for [those] who aren’t satisfied with Donald Trump and Many state parties, along with the Johnson–Weld campaign, also con- Libertarian generosity ................9 Hillary Clinton as their options,” Johnson said. “There are more polls tributed to ballot access — in both dollars and sweat. Scenes from 2016 petitioning ...11 and more debates, and we plan to be on the debate stage in October.” “Fifty-state ballot access is a remarkable achievement,” said Nicho- LNC meeting highlights ............12 A Quinnipiac poll released Sept. 14 put Johnson’s support las Sarwark, Libertarian Party chair. “It’s a reflection of the party’s grow- among voters at 13 percent, or about 17 million Americans, more ing popularity, the dedication of its members, and the ballot-access ex- Vote impact on ballot access .....13 than the 13.7 million who voted for the Republican nominee in pertise we have developed as the nation’s third-largest political party.” Big gains for LP Hawaii ............13 the primaries to hand him the nomination, and more than the The last Libertarian nominees to achieve this were Harry Browne 16.8 million who voted for the Democratic nominee to secure the and his vice-presidential running mate, Jo Jorgensen, in 1996. Affiliate updates ................14–15 Democratic nomination. Unlike 2012, when the party faced ballot-access challenges from LP membership growth ............16 Nicholas Sarwark, chair of the Libertarian National Commit- Republicans in five states, and was outright barred from the ballot in tee, said that the LP will be calling on debate sponsors to with- Michigan by Republican Secretary of State Ruth Johnson, there were 10 things you can do .................16 draw their support “for what has become a campaign commercial no serious challenges to Libertarian presidential ballot access this year. Media Buzz ...............................16 for bullies.” continued on page 4... continued on page 10... Growing list of endorsements for LP presidential ticket by Sandra Kallander me off the sidelines” was Trump’s dispar- who was killed in action in Iraq. “As a businessman, my irginia Rep. Scott Rigell made na- aging remarks about Khizr and Ghazala “I will help Governor Johnson to the tional news in August when he be- Khan, the parents of a U.S. Army veteran extent that he wants me to help him,” said number one concern came the first sitting U.S. congress- Rigell of his endorsement. is our country's fiscal Vman to endorse Libertarian presidential Rigell appeared on CNN on Aug. 17. trajectory. It threatens candidate Gary Johnson. “I’m really surprised that I’m here to support a Libertarian, but I’m happy to do every one of us, wherever Rigell told the New York Times, “I’ve al- we live, and the only ways said I will not vote for Donald Trump so because he’s the best of the three,” he said. and I will not vote for Hillary Clinton.” “[Johnson is] standing for . strong fis- candidate among the top On Aug. 10, the Washington Post reported cal discipline, a real judicious restraint in three that I've seen who that Rigell’s endorsement meant he had to re- the use of military force,” he continued. “As has really confronted it in a businessman, my number one concern is sign from his local party, in a district he de- a wise and upfront way is scribed as having the most members and for- our country’s fiscal trajectory. It threatens mer members of the military in the country. every one of us, wherever we live, and the Governor Johnson.” Rigell told the Post that “what really got Congressman Scott Rigell (R-Va.) continued on page 4... — U.S. Rep. Scott Rigell Page 2 the Libertarian Party — www.LP.Org OctOber 2016 Chair’s Corner Donor appreCiation 596 Libertarian candidates The following individuals became Chairman’s Circle contributors: on November ballots ChrisThe following Rufer individuals became Beacon of Liberty contributors: by Nicholas Sarwark, Chair Melodie Rufer lection Day is finally upon us. Thanks to the first copy of LP News. Our membership has skyrock- Christy Walton efforts of candidates and activists around the eted this election year, nearly doubling from its level John Stagliano country, the Libertarian Party is on track to have in January. Welcome to a political party that stands up Eour most successful election for all rights of all people, all of the time. Whether you The following individuals became Beacon of Liberty contributors: year ever. Our presidential came from the right, the left, or somewhere in between, candidate, Gary Johnson, is we want to welcome you to your new political home. William Burchenal Joseph Segel polling above any previous Our party is the only one that is growing, while the two Donald King Drury L. Vinton Libertarian Party presidential old parties decline. L. Linwood H. A. Zisson nominee, and our message The Libertarian Party is different from other Ameri- Ronald Miller has reached more Americans can political parties. We’re not seeking power to hand James Palidar than ever before. For the first out favors to corporate cronies or lobbyists. We don’t Timothy Beeman time in 20 years, every single want to be elected to tell other people how they should American will have the Lib- live their lives. We’re running for office to empower The following individuals became Pioneer of Freedom contributors: ertarian Party nominee for nicholas Sarwark our communities and give back to our neighbors the James Burkholder Joel Lawson III president on their ballot. freedom to pursue happiness however they wish that is Jefferson Gregory With all the excitement around the presidential their birthright as Americans. race, it can be easy to lose track of all of the other Liber- Elections are unpredictable, but there are two things The following individuals became Lifetime Founder contributors: Stewart Anderson Suzanne Gilmore Thomas O'Sullivan tarian candidates who have stepped up to run for office. I can predict with certainty as I write this column more Luis Belmonte William Goble Barry Simmons This year, there are 596 Libertarians running for offices than two months before election day: (1) our candi- Daniel Benedix Mark Guidry Samuel S. Stewart Jr. from United States Senate on down to the town level. dates will get more votes and reach more voters than Timothy Bove Ken Ham George Suhorsky You can see a complete list of Libertarian candidates at: ever before in the 45-year history of the Libertarian James E. Burian Robert Hattersley Robert P. Sutton Mark D. Chapman Jane Henson Harve Thomas LP.org/2016-libertarian-party-candidates Party, and (2) the Libertarian Party will emerge from David Chevalier James L. Jones Robbi Turek Every one of those candidates is a fellow Libertar- this election stronger than ever, in a solid position as Martin H. Coalson Alexander Keeler David Wallace ian Party member making sure your voice is heard on one of only three truly national political parties in the Richard W. Cochran Erik Kimble Russell Wick election day this year. Look up the candidates running United States. Bob Davenport Jennifer McDermott Don Duff Willey Robert Eddy Nikolaos D. Monoyios Philip Yates in your area and reach out to them to thank them for Thank you for all you are doing to contribute to that Keith Fox William G. Murphey George Zeniou running. Volunteer for their campaign or send them success. Together, we will achieve liberty in our life- Louis F. Fries III Robert Nickelsen a contribution, or better yet, do both. Without can- times. The Libertarian Party grants lifetime membership to didates, there is no Libertarian Party. [See the list of last-minute things you can do, on the back cover of this Yours in liberty, individuals who contribute at least $1,500 during any issue. —Editor] 12-month period. Call 202-333-0008 to find out how I want to personally welcome all of the new Lib- much more you would need to donate to become a ertarian Party members who are reading this in their Lifetime Member today.