Editorial by Tyler Danke And note the link to https://profitfirstbook.com/ Profit First by Mike Michalowicz. Why the LNC Should Budget Like a Business: The Case for the Profit First Method Let’s face it: political organizations aren’t famous for financial discipline. The Libertarian National Committee has, at times, found itself hoping for future fundraising miracles rather than managing current dollars with…
Posts published in June 2025
Relations with State Parties Libertarian State Parties provide a substantial part of the volunteer and other support for Presidential Campaigns. The Browne Campaign’s treatment of state Party relationships in 1996-2000 does not appear to provide a positive model for future Libertarian campaigns. Between the National Convention and Labor Day, relations between Browne and the Pennsylvania Libertarian Party went badly downhill.…
Chapter Five 1996-The General Election The Nominee Campaigns Browne captured the nomination. What did he do with it? The biggest number associated with the campaign remains the fanciful assertion that the Browne campaign effort spent $3.5 million dollars in 1996. This claim was made by Harry Browne in LibertyWire, an electronic newsletter for his supporters, in an issue dated “a…
Notice of Special LNC E-Meeting to Hear and Consider Investigatory Committee Report, June 9, 2025 at 8:00pm Eastern Party Notifications, Uncategorized Following is the meeting call by Chair Nekhaila: “The Special Investigatory Committee appointed by the Libertarian National Committee has completed its work and is prepared to present its final report for the Committee’s consideration. Accordingly, I am calling a special…
As written in 2000-2002 Similar questions may also be raised about the $3333 that the LNC presented as a gift in kind to the Browne campaign. Who was at fault? Once again, blame must go in the first instance to National Committee Treasurer Butler and National Committee Chair Dasbach. Unlike the loan, the gift in kind was not disclosed on…
Correction: The vote was actually 5-10-1, not the 4-10-1 that I thought I heard. The fifth name we listed, Nanna, was actually a yes vote, not an abstain. The Chair’s vote actually could have had an effect. The LNC is considering how to correct the matter. The LNC refused a motion to object to consideration of National Treasurer Redpath’s motions…
I was six minutes late. They are discussing Malagon motion 7: In summary: No Officer shall serve as Executive Director. The Board may appoint another LNC member as ED or staff position without pay. Motion passes 16-0-0 Motion 8: The Financial S Committee must approve in writing all expenses. Motion passes. Motion 9: The Financial Standards Committee will develop a…