A study by politico.com shows that in their* list of eight states that are likely to be close in this election, Chase Oliver is on the ballot in all of them, Stein is on the ballot in four of them, Kennedy is on in one, and Randall Terry and the other candidates are not in sight. https://www.politico.com/interactives/2024/where-are-third-party-candidates-ballots/ *These lists wander…
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Project Liberal has elected a Steering Committee. The members are Steven Gallant, Caddie Motoni, Jacob Repkin, Trevor Best, and Whitney Masterson. There are short-term members. There will be an all-Project Liberal-member election to refill these posts in early July.
In response to various issues such as the statement of the Colorado LP that they will not put the Oliver-Ter Maat ticket on the ballot for President this year, Angela McArdle has announced the formation of a reconciliation committee to deal with the issue. Her announcement reads: Hello LNC, It’s come to my attention (and to the attention of some…
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.…
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…
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…
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%…
Third Party Watch asked Emily Salvette, William Hall, and Mike Saliba for comments: Emily Salvette responded: Our comments: National bylaws are clear that every delegate at national convention should have a vote on regional representation and MI Chair Andrew Chadderdon secretly worked with other chairs to form the region, select representation and appoint himself LNC alternate. I’ll forward emails from…