The meeting approaches coming to order. There were at last count 37 attendees. State topics are Alabama, New Hampshire, New Mexico, and strategy and ballot access (in executive session). Redpath raises Montana issues. All officers, at-large members, regional representatives, and four of the eight alternates are present. Public comment: Andy Jacobs in New Mexico: We are in danger of not…
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We quote their X account The Montana Libertarian Party has officially rejected Chase Oliver as our presidential candidate. We have maintained that we will always prioritize Montana first, and we do not believe his campaign advances our goals in this state. Similarly situated states should follow our lead, and we call upon the LNC to consider suspending and replacing him.…
The following were in attendance: Officers: Angela McArdle, Andrew Watkins, Caryn Ann Harlos, Todd Hagopian At-Large Representatives: Dustin Blankenship, Adrian F Malagon, Steven Nekhaila, Kathy Yeniscavich Regional Representatives: Adam Haman (Region 1), Dave Benner (Region 2), Dustin Nanna (Region 3), Otto Dassing (Region 5), Beth Vest (Region 7), Pat Ford (Region 8) Regional Alternates: Martin Cowen (Region 2), Greg Hertzsch…
Her statement ran more than half an hour. Key sentences, but not a verbatim transcript, are: I’m here to discuss Chase Oliver. I’m here to discuss strategy, cry baby quitters, cry baby people who are in denial about the data they probably didn’t look at I’m not going to badmouth Chase or Mike Ter Maat. There’s a lot of backlash…
1) Our sources spotted a new web page Nota 300 — nota300.com. It is unclear if it is an official Mises Caucus page or if it is from supporters. They encourage readers to donate to the LNC to support Angela McArdle and her supporters on the LNC. They have a well-done color-coded map showing whether states supported Oliver or supported…
There is a debate in New Hampshire between Libertarians about putting the Oliver-Ter Maat Presidential campaign team on the ballot. We first have some quotes from the LPNH group recognized by the LNC, and then a plan for putting Oliver and Ter Maat on the ballot. Third Party Watch is neither endorsing nor opposing this effort. We are covering the…
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Mises Caucus founder Michael Heise announced today that he is withdrawing from politics. He cites family finances and personal reasons, his love for his wife and child and his need to maintain a full-time job. He departs as the Mises Caucus had remarkable success at the Libertarian Party National convention, electing most members of the Libertarian National Committee and coming…
Courtesy of our ace reporter Dr. Joe Buchman, we have been sent a graphic showing the success of the Mises Caucus at the 2024 Libertarian National Convention. The green checks indicate those of their candidates who won. Of 22 candidates, they elected 19. They missed on two officers, an LNC member, and seem to have missed Region 3. If their…
On the 7th ballot, Chase Oliver won. He is giving a victory speech. There are now five nominees for Vice President. Mike Ter Maat and Clint Russell appear to be the most notable. Mike Ter Maat was elected as the Vice Presidential Candidate. The final vote. as given on Independent Political Report, was Mike ter Maat: 371 votes – 51.31%…