Democrats

The Cost of Inaction

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Across the Country, the Final March Picks Up Strength as the Vote on Reform Nears

From Arizona to Ohio, from Wisconsin to Pennsylvania, across the country OFA volunteers continue to make their voices heard in the final days before a vote on health reform. Arizona Daily Star: The health-care debate is reaching an all-new decibel level. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, D-Ariz., at whom much... Read more »

Republicans

Fred talks about Prosecutor Fitzgerald

FRed Thompson delivers his opinion about Prosecutor Fitzgerald’s statements regarding the charges brought against Rod Blagojevich, for his corruption scandal. Fred talks about Prosecutor Fitzgerald  Read More →

Fred Talks about China

In today’s clip Fred talks about the lack of risk assessment the government has had regarding our dealings with China, and the “betting” of America’s future being based on the way China is thinking. Fred Talks about China  Read More →

Libetarians

Join us tonight at BarrTV

We getting set up here at the Mansour Center. News crews are here. Several of us are hanging out and watching early returns from Indiana and Kentucky. You can find out when polls close in different states here. Don’t forget to tune into BarrTV to watch the party. This is your election open thread,... Read more »

Barr Says “This is Just the Beginning”

“This is just the beginning of the new Libertarian Party,” says Bob Barr, the 2008 Libertarian Party nominee for president. “In these next four years, there will be an even greater need for a political party fully dedicated to lower taxes, smaller government and more individual freedom—a... Read more »

Election Commentary

News coverage of Libertarian position on census

The Chicago Tribune writes: read more News coverage of Libertarian position on census  Read More →

LP Monday Message: Join our growing list of 263 candidates

March 15, 2010 Dear Friend of Liberty, I gave a speech to the Libertarian Party of Maryland state convention on Saturday about how “Libertarians Candidates Make a Difference.” Maryland has a nice slate of Libertarian candidates for the 2010 elections. See our entire list of candidates sorted... Read more »

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Election 08 Commentary

Travis County, Texas Libertarians nominate 18 candidates

From the Austin American-Statesman: The Travis County Libertarian Party nominated 18 candidates for the November general election. read more Travis County, Texas Libertarians nominate 18 candidates  Read More →

March 15, 2010 | Leave a Comment

Please help us get ballot access!

Dear Friend of Liberty, I need your help to get the Libertarian Party on the ballot in Illinois. The Illinois LP has developed a great slate of candidates this year. But Illinois voters won’t get the chance to vote for them unless the Illinois LP gets ballot access. To do that, the state party... Read more »

March 12, 2010 | Leave a Comment

Brendan Kelly re-elected in New Hampshire

On Tuesday, March 9, Brendan Kelly, former state chair of the Libertarian Party of New Hampshire, was re-elected as a selectman of the town of Seabrook. He faced three opponents in the election. The Libertarian Party congratulates Mr. Kelly on his re-election. Read the announcement from the Libertarian... Read more »

March 12, 2010 | Leave a Comment

2010 Libertarian conventions around the country

Below is a schedule of Libertarian national and state conventions occurring in 2010 (including some that have already taken place). Click on the links to get more information. Friday, February 12 – Sunday, February 14 LP California Convention Saturday, February 20 LP Nevada State Convention Friday,... Read more »

March 10, 2010 | Leave a Comment

Candidate Burwell in Fort Worth paper – opposes census questionnaire

Robyn Burwell, an English professor at Abilene Christian University and Libertarian candidate for Texas State Representative, District 85, is quoted in the Fort Worth Star-Telegram: read more Candidate Burwell in Fort Worth paper – opposes census questionnaire  Read More →

March 9, 2010 | Leave a Comment

V.E.T.O. Vote Everyone of Them Out!

Obama Inflames the Citizen Revolution. Is Obama the Tiger Woods of Politics? By Wayne Allyn Root, 2008 Libertarian Vice Presidential Nominee First Obama won the Nobel Peace Prize. Now he’s been awarded an Olympic Gold Medal- for going downhill faster than any President EVER! It’s all falling apart... Read more »

March 9, 2010 | Leave a Comment

LP Monday Message: 2010 St. Louis Convention Early Bird Deadline March 31

March 8, 2010 Dear Friend of Liberty, The Early Bird registration deadline for the 2010 Libertarian National Convention in St. Louis has been extended to March 31. I hope you’ll visit the registration page and purchase a discounted convention package today. read more LP Monday Message: 2010... Read more »

March 9, 2010 | Leave a Comment

LP Monday Message: Upcoming Events

March 1, 2010 Dear Friend of Liberty, I’ve been in Austin, Texas the last few days to attend the Libertarian State Leadership Alliance conference. It was a great event, well-attended by Libertarian activists and state chairs from around the country. I’d like to share a schedule of some... Read more »

March 1, 2010 | Leave a Comment

Poll: Americans think the federal government poses a threat to our rights

from CNN: read more Poll: Americans think the federal government poses a threat to our rights  Read More →

February 27, 2010 | Leave a Comment

Libertarians Across US Gather in Austin for Leadership Conference

from the Libertarian Party of Texas: read more Libertarians Across US Gather in Austin for Leadership Conference  Read More →

February 25, 2010 | Leave a Comment


Libertarians 08

Election Night Open Thread

We getting set up here at the Mansour Center. News crews are here. Several of us are hanging out and watching early returns from Indiana and Kentucky. You can find out when polls close in different states here. Don’t forget to tune into BarrTV to watch the party. This is your election open thread,... Read more »

November 5, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Talk show host endorses Barr

Matt Murphy, one of the most well known talk show hosts in the Southeast, just endorsed Bob Barr. ShareThis Talk show host endorses Barr  Read More →

November 5, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Reminder: Election Night Party

Don’t forget about our election night party. Details are available here. If you can’t make it to Marietta, don’t worry. We’re working on a live feed that will show up over at BarrTV. ShareThis Reminder: Election Night Party  Read More →

November 5, 2008 | Leave a Comment

The Final Hours

Dave Weigel has a post over at Reason about the final hours of the Barr campaign: The call sheet is short and perfunctory, and everyone who uses it puts a slightly different spin on it. “I’m calling to ask you for your vote for former congressman and presidential candidate Bob Barr,”... Read more »

November 5, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Video: Bob on CNN’s Newsroom

Here is video of Bob’s appearance this morning on CNN’s Newsroom: ShareThis Video: Bob on CNN’s Newsroom  Read More →

November 5, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Election Day

It’s the day we’ve all been waiting for. Take a couple of friends or family and get out and vote for Bob Barr and any other Libertarians on your ballot! And, remember…VOTE YOUR CONSCIENCE!!! ShareThis Election Day  Read More →

November 5, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Barr visits Savannah

Bob made a visit to Savannah, Georgia yesterday: Barr has spent the last month campaigning in key battleground states like New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, Virginia and Iowa. He said he’s focusing the last days of his campaign in his home state of Georgia, where he represented the state’s 7th... Read more »

November 5, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Time: Could third parties impact election?

Time examines the role of third parties in the 2008 election and analyzes their impact: One place Libertarians could make a difference is Barr’s home state of Georgia, even though he’s polling around just 1%-2% there. “I feel good about Georgia,” Barr told me after a campaign... Read more »

November 5, 2008 | Leave a Comment

“You ain’t seen nothing yet”

That is what Bob told supporters last night in Marietta: “I don’t know about you, but I feel like celebrating tonight,” the Libertarian nominee proclaimed as he bounded on stage in a crowded function room at the Mansour Center in Marietta. “We want to tell the American people: You ain’t seen... Read more »

November 5, 2008 | Leave a Comment

What if he had won?

Join me in a Wayne’s World style alternative ending to the election. Let’s imagine if Bob had actually won the presidency. Hilarious. ShareThis What if he had won?  Read More →

November 5, 2008 | Leave a Comment


Democrats 08

"I’m here for"

As members of Congress prepare to cast their vote on health reform, we are showing them that this fight is about the people who matter most in our lives. OFA supporters have been submitting photos to representatives to drive home the message about the personal reasons we need to pass reform. Over the... Read more »

March 18, 2010 | Leave a Comment

House Rules Committee Releases Final Health Reform Bill

Earlier today, the House Rules Committee posted the final health reform legislation online, a 153-page bill that makes a number of changes to the Senate bill that was voted on in December. The Washington Post reported: The House Rules Committee on Thursday posted the final element of President Obama’s... Read more »

March 18, 2010 | Leave a Comment

Numbers of the Day

Numbers, numbers, numbers. Today’s release of the Congressional Budget Office report on the health reform plan turns our attention to how the numbers make the case for passing reform now. Today’s CBO report projected that reform will reduce the deficit by $1.3 trillion dollars over the next... Read more »

March 18, 2010 | Leave a Comment

"Tell them who you’re fighting for"

New Media Director Natalie Foster just sent the following email to supporters: "I’m here for Natoma." That’s what President Obama wrote us yesterday about Natoma Canfield, an Ohio woman whose story helped inspire the President and the nation to keep fighting for reform. As we... Read more »

March 18, 2010 | Leave a Comment

CBO Report: Health Bill Covers 95% of Americans, Reduces the Deficit by $1.3 Trillion

This morning, the Congressional Budget Office released its score of the President’s health reform plan — projecting that the bill will cover 95% of Americans and bring about the biggest deficit reduction since 1993, cutting the deficit by $1.3 trillion over the next twenty years. The plan... Read more »

March 18, 2010 | Leave a Comment

Watch Live: President Obama Signs Jobs Bill

UPDATED: The event has now concluded. At 11:20 a.m. ET this morning, President Obama will sign the HIRE ACT into law, a jobs bill designed to put Americans back to work. The HIRE Act encourages job growth in several critical ways: Forgiving payroll taxes for businesses that hire someone who’s... Read more »

March 18, 2010 | Leave a Comment

Pennsylvania: On-the-Ground Momentum for Reform Continues to Build

Yesterday, hundreds of Organizing for America volunteers and local supporters in Pennsylvania turned out to show representatives Chris Carney and Jason Altmire that their constituents support health reform — continuing to build momentum on the ground as a vote on reform nears.   Several... Read more »

March 17, 2010 | Leave a Comment

"What you’re doing is working"

President Obama just sent the following email to supporters: I wanted to take a moment to thank you directly for the outstanding work you’ve been doing as part of Organizing for America’s Final March for Reform. I can tell you that your voice is heard in Washington every day. I see how your... Read more »

March 17, 2010 | Leave a Comment

Senate Passes Jobs Bill

Earlier today, the Senate passed a bill to help small businesses hire workers and provide highway funding to encourage job growth. The bill, one of many proposals to spur job creation, now goes to the President’s desk to be signed into law. The Associated Press reported: Companies that hire unemployed... Read more »

March 17, 2010 | Leave a Comment

Still Have Questions About Health Reform? Join This Evening’s Live Chat with Secretary Sebelius

At 5:15 p.m. ET this evening, Health Secretary Kathleen Sebelius will hold a live online video chat to answer your questions about how health reform will affect you and your family. For the first time, you can join the chat not just through Facebook, but using Twitter, MySpace, and AOL Instant Messenger. Join... Read more »

March 17, 2010 | Leave a Comment


Republicans 08

Fred talks with John McCain

Fred Thompson talks with John McCain, who says the KSM Trial will not happen in New York. Fred talks with John McCain  Read More →

February 2, 2010 | Leave a Comment

Fred on the 9/11 trials

Fred has a brief discussion about the Khalid Sheikh Mohammed trials in NYC Fred on the 9/11 trials  Read More →

February 1, 2010 | Leave a Comment

Fred Talks about Obama

Fred talks about Obama and his record of failure when it comes to “last minute salvation’s.” Fred Talks about Obama  Read More →

January 28, 2010 | Leave a Comment

Fred on the Economy

Fred Thompson talks about the current state of the economy and the role Congress is playing, by passing the blame on to the Banks and redirecting attention away from the government. Fred on the Economy  Read More →

January 26, 2010 | Leave a Comment

Treat me like a Lady

Fred and Jeri discuss the Arlen Specter going off on Michele Bachmann. Treat me like a Lady  Read More →

January 22, 2010 | Leave a Comment

Don’t talk about my truck

Fred Thompson talks about President Obama going to Massachusetts and “belittling the guy with the truck.” and then recollects about his own senate race and the parallel attacks he faced and Brown is now facing. Don’t talk about my truck  Read More →

January 19, 2010 | Leave a Comment

Fred Talks about Obama folding under pressure

Fred Thompson talks about the Obama strategy of folding. Fred Talks about Obama folding under pressure  Read More →

January 16, 2010 | Leave a Comment

Fred talks about Iran

Fred and Jeri discuss Iran’s nuclear ambitions and the only way to secure safety for the world is through a regime change. Fred talks about Iran  Read More →

January 13, 2010 | Leave a Comment

The Massachusetts Senate Race

Fred Thompson talks about the general election for Ted Kennedy’s senate seat The Massachusetts Senate Race  Read More →

January 11, 2010 | Leave a Comment

Dear Fred 1/05/10

In this segment of Dear Fred, Fred answers another letter from John Brennan. Dear Fred 1/05/10  Read More →

January 6, 2010 | Leave a Comment