Democrats
A Number a Day to Make the Case for ReformStarting today, WhiteHouse.gov is highlighting one key fact or figure each day to show how the numbers make the case for health reform. Today’s number is $1,115: the average premium for employer-sponsored family coverage per month last year. Annually, it adds up to $13,375 — roughly the... Read more »
President Obama in Pennsylvania: "The need is great. The opportunity is here. Let’s seize reform. It’s within our grasp."On the road in Glenside, Pennsylvania yesterday, President Obama called on Congress to pass reform and asked the American people to make their voices heard to help get the job done. The Los Angeles Times reported from the President’s speech in Glenside: In an impassioned rally that evoked his... Read more »
Republicans
Fred Talks about ChinaIn 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 →
Fred talks with John McCainFred Thompson talks with John McCain, who says the KSM Trial will not happen in New York. Fred talks with John McCain Read More →
Libetarians
Join us tonight at BarrTVWe 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
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 »
LP Monday Message: 2010 St. Louis Convention Early Bird Deadline March 31March 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 »
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Election 08 Commentary
LP Monday Message: Upcoming EventsMarch 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 »
Poll: Americans think the federal government poses a threat to our rightsfrom CNN: read more Poll: Americans think the federal government poses a threat to our rights Read More →
Libertarians Across US Gather in Austin for Leadership Conferencefrom the Libertarian Party of Texas: read more Libertarians Across US Gather in Austin for Leadership Conference Read More →
RealClearPolitics: Quiet Libertarian VictoriesAt RealClearPolitics.com, Jeremy Lott points that although Republicans and Democrats have been doing everything they can to grow government in recent years, we’ve seen some progress toward liberty on several fronts: Campaign finance Gun control Energy restrictions the War on Drugs Read... Read more »
Conservatives jeer Bob Barr for his principles regarding terrorist suspectsLast Friday, 2008 Libertarian presidential nominee Bob Barr spoke at the CPAC conference in Washington, DC. According to several sources, the conservative crowd booed when he said that waterboarding is torture, and that civilian trials may be preferable to military tribunals. According to the Huffington... Read more »
LP News excerpt: printable convention info and registrationBelow is a link to several pages from the upcoming issue of LP News, including information about the 2010 Libertarian National Convention in St. Louis, and a registration form. Feel free to print and distribute this information. LP News excerpt: printable convention info and registration Read More →
Scott Brown supports jobs bill; Joe Kennedy would not haveWe learned today that the new Republican senator from Massachusetts, Scott Brown, plans to vote with Democrats in favor of a big-government jobs bill. It’s too bad Massachusetts voters missed the opportunity to elect Libertarian Joe Kennedy. read more Scott Brown supports jobs bill; Joe Kennedy... Read more »
LP Monday Message: Happy birthday, President Washington!February 22, 2010 Dear Friend of Liberty, As you might know, today is the 278th birthday of George Washington. I expect you agree that Washington had an excellent attitude about the office of the presidency (he had a pretty humble view of that office) and about government in general. When I look at... Read more »
Ohio Libertarians get coverage by fielding candidatesOn February 20, the Columbus Dispatch wrote an article about the efforts of the Ohio Libertarian Party: read more Ohio Libertarians get coverage by fielding candidates Read More →
2008 VP Nominee Wayne Allyn Root on Fox News: Deficit Commission = More Taxes?2008 VP Nominee Wayne Allyn Root on Fox News: Deficit Commission = More Taxes? Read More →
Libertarians 08
Election Night Open ThreadWe 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 »
Talk show host endorses BarrMatt 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 →
Reminder: Election Night PartyDon’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 →
The Final HoursDave 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 »
Video: Bob on CNN’s NewsroomHere is video of Bob’s appearance this morning on CNN’s Newsroom: ShareThis Video: Bob on CNN’s Newsroom Read More →
Election DayIt’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 →
Barr visits SavannahBob 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 »
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 »
“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 »
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 →
Democrats 08
President Obama on the Road to Make the Case for Reform: "If not now, when? If not us, who?"Earlier today, President Obama left Washington to pay a visit to Glenside, Pennsylvania — where he took off his jacket, rolled up his sleeves, and made the case for why we need to pass health reform right now. In front of a crowd of about 1,800, the President highlighted recent news about insurance... Read more »
Watch at 11 a.m. This Morning: President Speaks on Health Insurance Reform in PennsylvaniaUPDATED: The event has now ended. Check back later today for highlights. At 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time this morning, President Obama will speak on health insurance reform in Glenside, Pennsylvania. Before the event begins, take a second to check out a new blog post from White House Communications Director... Read more »
Remembering Bloody SundayTo mark today’s 45th anniversary of the civil right march in Selma, Alabama—known as "Bloody Sunday"—President Obama released the following statement: On this day, 45 years ago, hundreds of brave men and women gathered in the small town of Selma, Alabama to announce to the... Read more »
The President’s Weekly Address: "I ask Congress to finish its work"Despite all the progress and improvements we’ve made, Republicans in Congress insist that the only acceptable course on health care is to start over. But you know what? The insurance companies aren’t starting over. I just met with some of them on Thursday and they couldn’t give me a... Read more »
President Obama: “The country that leads in clean energy and energy efficiency today is going to lead the global economy tomorrow"This morning, President Obama stopped by a small energy efficiency business in Virginia and delivered remarks on creating clean energy jobs. After highlighting his broader agenda to create jobs and provide relief to out-of-work Americans, President Obama laid out his plans for clean energy job... Read more »
Senate Overcomes Republican Obstruction and Extends Unemployment Assistance, Health InsuranceEarlier this week, one Republican senator single-handedly blocked a number of critical priorities for those hit hardest by today’s recession. Senator Jim Bunning of Kentucky jeopardized temporary unemployment assistance for hundreds of thousands, COBRA health insurance, Department of Transportation... Read more »
The President’s Message to OFA Supporters: We need you in this final march for reformFollowing yesterday’s announcement on moving forward with health reform, President Obama recorded a special video message for OFA supporters: After calling on Congress to move ahead with a vote, the President laid out the forces opposing reform and asked supporters for their help in this final... Read more »
President Obama Asks Health Insurance CEOs to Justify Exorbitant Rate IncreasesEarlier today, President Obama stopped by a meeting with CEOs of the nation’s largest health insurance companies, and asked them to justify their exorbitant insurance rate increases. Following recent news of Anthem Blue Cross of California raising rates by as much as 39 percent, the President... Read more »
Live Chat with White House Adviser Nancy-Ann DeParle and Health Secretary Kathleen Sebelius — 3:40 pm ET This AfternoonAt 3:40 p.m. Eastern Time this afternoon, White House Health Director Nancy-Ann DeParle and Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius are hosting a live chat to answer your questions about the President’s health reform proposal and holding insurance companies accountable. Join... Read more »
In the News: "An impassioned demand for swift action on health care"Here is some of the news following President Obama’s speech calling for swift action on passing health reform legislation: Boston Globe – “Obama steps up health care pressure: Tells Democrats it’s time to bypass GOP objections” President Obama increased the pressure on... Read more »
Republicans 08
Fred on the 9/11 trialsFred has a brief discussion about the Khalid Sheikh Mohammed trials in NYC Fred on the 9/11 trials Read More →
Fred Talks about ObamaFred talks about Obama and his record of failure when it comes to “last minute salvation’s.” Fred Talks about Obama Read More →
Fred on the EconomyFred 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 →
Treat me like a LadyFred and Jeri discuss the Arlen Specter going off on Michele Bachmann. Treat me like a Lady Read More →
Don’t talk about my truckFred 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 →
Fred Talks about Obama folding under pressureFred Thompson talks about the Obama strategy of folding. Fred Talks about Obama folding under pressure Read More →
Fred talks about IranFred 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 →
The Massachusetts Senate RaceFred Thompson talks about the general election for Ted Kennedy’s senate seat The Massachusetts Senate Race Read More →
Dear Fred 1/05/10In this segment of Dear Fred, Fred answers another letter from John Brennan. Dear Fred 1/05/10 Read More →
Lightning Round 01/05/10In today’s lightning round Fred and Jeri talk about; The Third Party Crasher, Airport Security, The “Underwear Bomber”, Pelosi and Reid’s final health care negotiations, and Jim Zorn being fired. Lightning Round 01/05/10 Read More →
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