Third Party Watch

TPW: You posted a comment to an article about the Jefferson Republican Party stating that “The Jefferson Republican Party has now merged with the Coalition of Constitutional Cconservatives and is now to be called the “UNITED JEFFERSONIAN PARTY,” and identifying yourself as national chairman of the party. When did this merger take place?

UJP: [...]

Jeff Russell interviewed Libertarian presidential candidate John Finan for Capital Outsider. Below is the short version, but you can view the entire interview here. John’s website is www.johnmfinan.com/

The Dallas Morning News contacted me this morning about a follow-up article they’re working on before the New Hampshire primary. Here’s what Staff Writer Jim Getz needs: Any Dallas-Fort Worth Libertarian/Constitution/Independent/Ron Paul supporter who, as a member of the Free State Project, moved to New Hampshire.

Contact:
Jim Getz
Staff Writer
Dallas Morning News
469-330-5632
jgetz@dallasnews.com

It’s for a follow-up interview/story, but [...]

I invite you to come listen to a recent radio interview I was invited to do about libertarianism and the Ron Paul Revolution – his platform and his great supporters (and how his campaign affects the LP/third parties, and liberty in America).

The show, broadcasts on several New Hampshire radio stations (as well as on [...]

Congressional candidate John Wallace recently interviewed Constitution Party of New York chairman Burr Deitz on his radio show. You can listen to the interview here.

Eric Dondero’s Libertarian Politics Live! will have a special edition show at 8 p.m. (CST) tonight with ThirdPartyWatch contributor Joey Dauben discussing the ongoing news from this situation.

Call-In Number: 646-915-9887
www.blogtalkradio.com/libertarian

Today the Daytona News-Journal published a story on two candidates who have announced that they are running against nine-term Republican incumbent John Mica for US House of Representatives in Florida’s seventh congressional district. One of those candidates is the Constitution of Florida’s Louis Jack Tart. I caught up with Louis Jack this morning [...]

Constitution Party presidential hopeful Dr. Don Grundmann will be on This Is Politics on Monday (Nov. 26) at 6:00 PM (ET).

Minneapolis City Councilman Cam Gordon, a member of the Green Party, on his 2005 election, and his activist and candidate history.

Includes discussion of his campaign strategies & experiences and of Minneapolis’ diverse Ward Two. Interviewed at Minneapolis City Hall on August 6th, 2007 by California Green Mike Feinstein.

Here’s a video from “The Bleeping Truth” where newly minted Socialist Party presidential nominee Brian Moore is interviewed while waving anti-Bush signs at traffic…

Third Party Watch: What first inspired you to become a member of the Libertarian Party?

Arin Sime: I watched the LP throughout much of the 1990’s, but I wasn’t quite ready to join. In 2000, I was rooting for Alan Keyes in the Republican Primary because I really liked his positions [...]

Third Party Watch: Can you tell me a little bit of general background information about the Unity08 project?

Bob Bingham: Unity08 is a movement to renew our independence from the polarized politics in Washington. Unity08 will put forth a unity ticket of a Republican/Democrat/independent with a running mate from another party on the ballot in all [...]

Here’s another interview that Trent did with a Constitution Party candidate…

Mike Ecuyer is the Constitution Party candidate for Louisiana’s District 74 House seat, and has granted me the privelege of an interview. I have recieved several phone calls and emails expressing interest in him. Due to that interest, I have conducted an interview with him [...]

Recently, Third Party Watch blogger, Trent Hill, did a excellent interview with LP Gubernatorial candidate T. Lee Horne on Trent’s website. Here’s the interview…

Today I had the opportunity to interview Mr. T. Lee Horne, Gubanatorial candidate for the Libertarian Party here in Louisiana. My questions and Mr. Horne’s responses are completely unedited and are seen [...]

Rock the Debates is running around the country (at least New Hampshire and Iowa, so far) to see which of the Republican and Democratic presidential candidates would engage in public debate with the more serious third party and independent candidates using a concept called video bird dogging. Here’s how the first seven candidates have [...]

Hometown Weeklies published today an interview with Harold Dunn, Constitution Party candidate for city council in Westland, Michigan:

Q: What can be done to attract more home buyers and businesses to Westland, considering Michigan’s economic climate?

A: Lower taxes!

You can read the rest of the interview here.

On July 10th, Conservative President 2008 interviewed independent presidential candidate John Bootie:

Why not run for the nomination of a party such as the Constitution Party?

I did try contacting the Constitution Party twice. I emailed them and since there headquartered here in Lancaster, Pa. I called and left a message asking the founder Jim Clymer to [...]

John Lofton, campaign manager of the Constitution Party’s 2004 presidential candidate Michael Peroutka, recently interviewed Jerome Corsi. Dr. Corsi recently joined the Constitution Party and is being drafted by the National Veterans Coalition to run for President of the United States. During the interview Dr. Corsi discusses his political philosophy, abortion, homosexual marriage, [...]

Randy Stufflebeam, current chairman of the Constitution Party of Illinois and former gubernatorial candidate, appeared last night on Ben Miller’s This Is Politics show. During the show Randy announced that he is running for state representative in the 114th District. He also covered a variety of other topics, describing the actions of Michael [...]

Last night Republican presidential candidate Ron Paul appeared on John Stewart’s Daily Show. You can watch here. Third parties were among the subjects discussed. The following is not a verbatim transcript, just my paraphrase for those who can’t access the video:

“I ran in 1988 as a Libertarian but I have served [...]

Howard Phillips, the Constitution Party’s presidential candidate in 1992, ‘96, and 2000, recently interviewed Jerome Corsi, whose name has been floated as a possible Constitution Party presidential candidate in ‘08. The subject of the interview is the proposed North American Union.

Source: Stop the Security and Prosperity Partnership

He is the Constitution Party candidate who will face Republican Sid Cates in a May 8 special election.

The District 20 seat was left vacant when former Councilman Scott Case was elected county auditor and appointed in January to fill the role early after Auditor Ed Haskins died. I feel like we need a conscientious [...]

I recently interviewed Greg Evensen of the Heartland USA Party.

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TPW: When did your party start?

Heartland USA Party: This summit effort began in July 2006. Party was needed (or something was) to fill out the website.

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TPW: How many members do you have?

Heartland USA Party: Non-dues members (by sign-in), about 1500.

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TPW: [...]

2. Do you think that you could support any of the potential 2008 Republican or Democratic nominees for President?

Yes, many of them express libertarian principles towards which I am sympathetic. Many of them have personal styles and philosophies of life which are congruent with my own.

3. Michael Badnark, your running mate in 2004, says that [...]

I recently interviewed Charlie Klein, the new chairman of one of the Veterans Party of America.

http://www.veteranspartyofamerica.com/

I left his original spelling and grammar unedited. Charlie asked me to emphasize that these are his answers and do not necessarily reflect the views of all members.

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TPW: Tell me a little bit about your personal political background. [...]