by Chris Powell <okcspowell@gmail.com> There has been a great deal of consternation regarding the LNC acting with complete disregard for any views outside of those of one faction. Leaving discussion of the motives and practices of that group aside for the moment, any Libertarian who finds themselves at odds with the LNC or their state party organization’s approach may want…
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With a tip of the hat to Jose Ctenada According to the FEC Form 3P, the amounts raised in May 2024 by the top alternative Presidential candidates were: Robert F Kennedy Jr. (I) $2,568,406.27 Jill Stein (G) 398,411.38 Cornell West (I) 61,072.95 Claudia De La Cruz (S&L) 36,656.78 Chase Oliver (L) 24,164.44 Randall Terry (C) 23,680.00
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…
Commentary by Stewart Flood Earlier in the week I was sitting here at my desk, working on some code, when there was suddenly a knock on the door. No, it wasn’t Santa Claus, it was something better. I went over the door and asked who it was. The response came back: “This is Mike Gastin and I’m running for city…
Toward an Organizing Committee for a New Freedom-Aligned Party by Publius Valerius [Editor: We are in receipt of a new statement by Publius Valerius. His, her, or their opinions are his, her, or theirs.] The responses to my previous post raised a variety of questions that are meritorious for further discussion. Publius Valerius Publicola was a Roman patriot of the…
Third Parties choose their own platforms. However, if you want to advocate for more or less saleable opinions, you might usefully find out what the more saleable opinions are. The Liberal Patriot is actually a classical liberal site. It focuses on actual data about politics, and is therefore worth subscribing to. It’s also a burr under Democratic and Republican Party…
James Speaker, a State University of New York graduate and former President of its United Students Government student organization, has recently announced his decision to pursue an independent write-in campaign for New York’s 26th Congressional District. Third Party Watch invites our readers to contribute to the discourse! Share your opinions on news and events surrounding third parties and independent candidates.…
Thomas Knapp, Director for the William Lloyd Garrison Center for Libertarian Advocacy Journalism and the former 2008 vice presidential nominee of the Boston Tea Party, has announced that he will run for the presidency in the 2024 election cycle. Knapp is running an independent, “write-in-only” campaign. Third Party Watch invites our readers to contribute to the discourse! Share your opinions…
Third Party Watch invites our readers to contribute to the discourse! Share your opinions on news and events surrounding third parties and independent candidates. While these pieces don’t reflect our views or those of our editors, they illuminate unique perspectives and enrich our understanding of topical events. Contact us today to learn more. An open letter to my friends in…
Opinion: Toward an Organizing Committee for a Classical Liberal Party Recent changes in the Libertarian Party have gravely damaged its image, organizational soundness, and fundamental platform. One readily finds people saying that the Republican Party could not have done a better job of wrecking the Libertarian Party than the Libertarian National Committee has done to itself. An alternative interpretation of…