Monthly Archives: February 2012
60% of voters see no progress on economy. Libertarians offer a plan.
A Poll Position survey of 1,242 registered voters, conducted Feb. 12, finds only 38 percent of voters think the U.S. economy is getting better. Another 38 percent think the economy is becoming worse, while 22 percent say it’s staying the … Continue reading
‘The Taxes Are Too Darn High’
Libertarian National Campaign Committee Chairman Wayne Allyn Root exposes the truth about government’s spending addiction. In this new video, Wayne dissects Obama’s fraudulent claims about spending and taxes, tells the truth about government spending, and tells you why only the … Continue reading
Only Libertarians can defuse the public pension ‘bomb’
United Liberty writes today on the looming public pension bomb, when the lush retirement packages being handed out to government employees will overwhelm taxpayers and bankrupt state and local governments. These facts should stop dead any further pushes to defend … Continue reading
Libertarian touts experience in his N.C. secretary of state bid
Mike Beitler, Libertarian candidate for North Carolina Secretary of State, can tout something the Republican and Democrat candidates can’t — 35 years of extensive, relevant private sector experience. “I’ve been a business consultant for most of my career, so I’ve … Continue reading
How to create an effective campaign website
What should your campaign’s website feature? What should it be focused on? Political consultant Colin Delany talks to Campaigns & Elections magazine about effective campaign websites. He also offers a more in-depth study “What the People Want: Investigating the Voter … Continue reading
Americans support Libertarian transportation solutions
Good news for state and local Libertarian candidates. A new Reason-Rupe poll of 1,200 Americans finds the public agrees with you. The poll, as reported by Reason, finds: -77% oppose raising the federal gas tax -Only 33% think transit should … Continue reading
Elected Libertarians: Springfield, Missouri City Councilman Bob Stephens
Robert Stephens was born and raised in Springfield—having attended school at Campbell Elementary, Jarrett Junior High, and Parkview High School. He also graduated from Southwest Missouri State College (the final graduating class of SMS College before it became SMS University!) … Continue reading
Obama’s phony ‘cuts’
With just 10 months until he faces re-election Barack Obama’s rhetoric has rediscovered the virtues of small government, speaking of reducing spending and narrowing deficits. But does Obama’s rhetoric of spending cuts match the reality of his proposed budget? Come … Continue reading
Should you put QR codes on campaign material?
Political consultant Ben Donahower, writing in Campaigns & Elections magazine, answers in part: The most common mistake campaigns make when designing a yard sign is adding too much stuff. Your average voter doesn’t spend more than a few seconds looking … Continue reading
Libertarians expose crony capitalism on Valentine’s Day
Libertarian students at the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs are using Saint Valentine’s Day to expose the unhealthy relationship between business lobbyists and Big Government, handing out candy grams, stickers and information sheets to students and discussing the pressing … Continue reading