Democrats

Technology to Change the World

I’m an iPhone developer. It can be an exciting job: there are always puzzles to solve, you meet a lot of clever people, you’re always working late and shipping yesterday—but it can quickly start to feel like a grind. How many interactive corporate brochures can a person make before... Read more »

Vote 2010 News: Highlighting What’s at Stake This November

With two months until November’s midterm elections, Democrats are kicking off an aggressive fall campaign next week starting with appearances by DNC Chair Tim Kaine on the Daily Show and Vice President Biden on The Colbert Report. Next Wednesday, Chairman Kaine will also give a major address to... Read more »

Republicans

Fred Talks about Blumenthal

Fred Thompson talks about Blumenthal’s apology for lying about his service in Vietnam, and the use of “weasel” words in the current era of politics. Fred Talks about Blumenthal  Read More →

Fred Talks about poltics exploiting certian events

Fred Thompson talks about the politics involved with exploiting certain unforeseen events that are used as the bases for massive legislation in congress. Fred Talks about poltics exploiting certian events  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

LP Monday Message: Travis Irvine’s Quiz Across America video

August 30, 2010 Dear Friend of Liberty, Today is my birthday! I’ve already received a great gift in the form of a video from the Travis Irvine for Congress campaign. (Actually I’m not sure they intended it as a gift, but I’m pleased all the same.) The video shows the candidate volunteering... Read more »

Arizona’s U.S. Senate Race Offers a Unique Opportunity

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Election 08 Commentary

A Small Businessman’s Urgent Plea to Obama: Please Play More Golf and Take More Vacations!

By Wayne Allyn Root, Chairman of the Libertarian National Congressional Committee, LNC member, 2008 Libertarian Vice Presidential Nominee, and Best-Selling Author of “The Conscience of a Libertarian” read more A Small Businessman’s Urgent Plea to Obama: Please Play More Golf and Take More Vacations!  Read More →

August 30, 2010 | Leave a Comment

3,200 door hangers at Glenn Beck’s D.C. rally

LP Headquarters staff and volunteers handed out 3,200 door hangers and about 1,000 Libertarian bumper stickers in three hours at Glenn Beck’s "Restoring Honor" rally in Washington, D.C. Hundreds of thousands of people attended this rally, many of whom were Tea Party activists. read more 3,200... Read more »

August 29, 2010 | Leave a Comment

Rebecca Sink-Burris, Indiana Libertarian US Senate Candidate, Announces Date and Location of First Debate with Her Opponents

Rebecca Sink-Burris, the Indiana Libertarian candidate for US Senate, has announced that the first of three debates between the candidates is set for October 11th at IUPUI (Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis).  She will be debating her big government Republican and Democratic opponents. Fort... Read more »

August 28, 2010 | Leave a Comment

Zionsville, Indiana High School Young Libertarians Volunteer for Hauptmann Campaign

Last Thursday, seven student members of the Young Libertarians of Zionsville, Indiana High School volunteered with the Joe Hauptmann for Indiana State Representative District 87 campaign. Joe Hauptmann is a physics teacher at Zionsville High School.  He is also a former Chair of the Libertarian... Read more »

August 28, 2010 | Leave a Comment

Quiz Across America door hangers! $5 per 100

Dear Friend of Liberty, We’re happy to finally launch QUIZ ACROSS AMERICA! We just received our first printing of 200,000 door hangers. They look great, and we’re ready to start shipping them to volunteers. You can get up to 100 for each five dollars you donate. (Minimum order: 200 hangers... Read more »

August 27, 2010 | Leave a Comment

The FDA Wants Jurisdiction over Your Kitchen!

  I just posted the following article at LibertyforAll.net.  You can read it in its entirety at  at http://www.libertyforall.net/?p=4752.  Enjoy!     “Since the FDA only has jurisdiction over compounds involved in ‘interstate commerce,’ they have no... Read more »

August 27, 2010 | Leave a Comment

Door Hanger sale probably starts Friday 8/27/10

LP News, which is arriving at homes now, announced door hangers would be available for sale online. They’re not quite ready, but may be on Friday 8/27/10. Will keep you posted. –Wes Benedict Door Hanger sale probably starts Friday 8/27/10  Read More →

August 26, 2010 | Leave a Comment

Mexico Ex-President Fox Calls for Drug Legalization

Former Mexican President Vicente Fox said his country should legalize the production and sale of drugs in order to curb rising cartel-related violence. read more Mexico Ex-President Fox Calls for Drug Legalization  Read More →

August 26, 2010 | Leave a Comment

Just Say Now petition to Facebook to change ad policy on marijuana legalization

 As explained in our press release, the Libertarian Party is encouraging individuals to protest the decision made by Facebook to refuse advertisements that advocate for the legalization of marijuana. read more Just Say Now petition to Facebook to change ad policy on marijuana legalization  Read More →

August 25, 2010 | Leave a Comment

Wayne Allyn Root Makes 42 Media Appearances and Guest Hosts on CBS Radio in Las Vegas Again!

Wayne Allyn Root, former LP Vice Presidential nominee, current LNC member, and Chairman of the Libertarian National Congressional Committee continues his nonstop media success. In addition to 42 recent media appearances (see below), Wayne has been chosen by CBS radio in Las Vegas (50,000 watt news/talk... Read more »

August 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

"A promise kept"

OFA Director Mitch Stewart just emailed supporters to share a video of the President’s Oval Office address last night: Last night President Obama marked the end of Operation Iraqi Freedom. As the President said, the struggle for peace is not over, but the progress we’ve made is undeniable. This... Read more »

September 1, 2010 | Leave a Comment

Good Economic News: Agriculture Going Strong

With millions of Americans still struggling to find work, the pace of our country’s economic recovery has been slower than anyone would like. But there are some bright spots as the Obama Administration works each day to get the economy back on track—like yesterday’s good news that agriculture... Read more »

September 1, 2010 | Leave a Comment

An End to the War—and a Campaign Promise Kept

“Tonight, I am announcing that the American combat mission in Iraq has ended.” — President Barack Obama In 2008, many volunteers were first drawn to Barack Obama as a candidate for President because of his firm promise to end the was in Iraq. Last night, the President made good on... Read more »

September 1, 2010 | Leave a Comment

A Message from the President: "The end of our combat mission in Iraq"

President Barack Obama just sent a message to supporters following his Oval Office address on Iraq: Tonight marks the end of the American combat mission in Iraq. As a candidate for this office, I pledged to end this war responsibly. And, as President, that is what I am doing. Since I became Commander-in-Chief,... Read more »

September 1, 2010 | Leave a Comment

Pushing The Economy Forward Each Day

With Congress preparing to return to session, President Obama spoke yesterday about what his Administration is doing to move our economy forward. The President also called on Republicans to stop blocking a bill that would cut taxes and increase loans for small businesses. As the President explained,... Read more »

August 31, 2010 | Leave a Comment

Watch Tonight: President Obama on Ending the War in Iraq

After more than seven years, today we end our country’s combat mission in Iraq. As the President wrote yesterday, “We are at a truly historic moment in our nation’s history.” To mark this important day, at 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time tonight the President will speak to our country... Read more »

August 31, 2010 | Leave a Comment

Five Years Later, a Continuing Commitment to New Orleans

On the 5th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina this weekend, President Obama spoke in New Orleans about the Administration’s recovery efforts and ongoing commitment to the Gulf Coast. President Obama: "We’re cutting through the red tape that has impeded rebuilding efforts for years. ... Read more »

August 31, 2010 | Leave a Comment

“We know we made a difference”

With just 64 days until the midterm elections, OFA volunteers are stepping up their organizing game and getting out every weekend to build momentum for November. This past weekend we set a unusually ambitious goal: 200,000 doors knocked in 48 hours as part of our Moving America Forward Day of Action.... Read more »

August 30, 2010 | Leave a Comment

President Obama: “The bottom line is this: the war is ending”

Tomorrow, after nearly seven years, our country will end its combat mission in Iraq. Ending the war was one of Barack Obama’s most important campaign promises—and so far this Administration has brought home more than 90,000 troops, with all troops coming home by the end of next year. Tomorrow... Read more »

August 30, 2010 | Leave a Comment

Door to Door in Burke, Virginia

Susan, a veteran volunteer and resident of Annandale, Virginia, grabs a walk packet, script, and lit for both the 11th District congressional race and OFA’s Vote 2010. After giving advice to rookie volunteers, she heads straight for her car. She knows what she’s doing—in the past few... Read more »

August 30, 2010 | Leave a Comment


Republicans 08

Fred Talks with Ed Koch

Fred Thompson talks with Ed Koch about Bin Laden. Fred Talks with Ed Koch  Read More →

April 26, 2010 | Leave a Comment

Government Can’t Solve Everything

Fred Thompson talks about what government can and most of all cannot do. Government Can’t Solve Everything  Read More →

April 15, 2010 | Leave a Comment

Fred Thompson on the Nuclear Summit

Fred Thompson talks about the “accomplishments” of the nuclear summit. Fred Thompson on the Nuclear Summit  Read More →

April 14, 2010 | Leave a Comment

Fred Talks about Governments role in helping the poor

Fred Thompson gives us his thoughts about governments role in helping the poor. Fred Talks about Governments role in helping the poor  Read More →

April 9, 2010 | Leave a Comment

Fred Renders an Opinion

Fred renders his opinion on Congressman Stupak not running for office after the health care backlash. Fred Renders an Opinion  Read More →

April 9, 2010 | Leave a Comment

Fred Talks with Gov. Daniels

Fred talks about the direction President Obama is taking this country, Governor Daniels Fred Talks with Gov. Daniels  Read More →

April 8, 2010 | Leave a Comment

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 →

March 12, 2010 | Leave a Comment

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 →

February 25, 2010 | Leave a Comment

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