WASHINGTON - Libertarian National Committee Chair Mark Hinkle released the following statement today: "I'm not sure what to laugh at more: the 'super committee,' or the media's reporting of it. "We've already started to …
WASHINGTON - Libertarian Party Chair Mark Hinkle released the following statement today: "President Obama is currently caught in a bit of a scandal over his pledge not to take campaign money from lobbyists. "According to the New York Times , …
WASHINGTON - Libertarian Party Chair Mark Hinkle released the following statement today: "I have been following the Occupy protesters, who call themselves the '99%', with interest. "It's true that 99% of Americans do not enjoy the …
WASHINGTON - Libertarian Party Chair Mark Hinkle issued the following statement today: "Associated Press reports today that Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke is telling Congress they must not cut federal spending sharply. Chairman Bernanke, you're wrong …
WASHINGTON - Libertarian Party Chair Mark Hinkle issued the following statement today: "In the Republican candidate debate last night, I observed that not a single Republican candidate made any proposals for immediate cuts to Social Security, the …
WASHINGTON - In honor of Constitution Day, Libertarian Party Executive Director Wes Benedict released the following statement today: "Tomorrow, September 17, is Constitution Day: the anniversary of the agreement on the U.S. Constitution by the …
WASHINGTON - Libertarian Party Executive Director Wes Benedict has released a video response to President Obama's jobs speech. The video is available here: A transcript follows: My name is Wes Benedict and I'm the Executive Director of …
WASHINGTON - As unemployment in the United States remains stuck above 9 percent, Libertarian Party Executive Director Wes Benedict released the following statement: "Every time politicians say they're going to create jobs, they end up destroying …
WASHINGTON - On August 15, 1971, President Richard Nixon gave a speech announcing what would be known as his "New Economic Policy." The speech led directly to the formation of the Libertarian Party. In the speech, Nixon announced two measures …
WASHINGTON - Libertarian Party (LP) Executive Director Wes Benedict spoke today about the presidential aspirations of Texas Governor Rick Perry. Benedict's speech may be viewed online here. A transcript of the speech follows: I have a message for …
WASHINGTON - On January 17, 2011, the Libertarian Party (LP) asked the 90,000 readers of its weekly email message to take a poll asking, "When will we know that Republicans successfully fooled the Tea Partiers?" 59% of respondents chose the …
WASHINGTON - As Republicans and Democrats in Washington continue chewing the scenery in their 'Debt Limit Theater,' Libertarian Party Chair Mark Hinkle released the following statement today: "Everything I've heard from Washington …
WASHINGTON - Libertarian Party Chair Mark Hinkle release the following statement today: "As I have watched this tabloid phone-hacking scandal unfold, I have been reminded about how delicate our privacy is, and how vulnerable we are to government …
WASHINGTON - Libertarian Party Chair Mark Hinkle released the following statement today: "A lot of people feel like Casey Anthony got off easy. I feel the same way about our members of Congress. "These folks violate their solemn oath to …
WASHINGTON - Libertarian Party Chair Mark Hinkle responded to President Obama's June 22 speech with the following comments today: "President Obama's speech was disappointing, but not surprising. The withdrawals he announced are painfully …
WASHINGTON - June 17, 2011 is the 40th anniversary of America's War on Drugs. Libertarian Party Chair Mark Hinkle issued the following statement today: "On June 17, 1971, President Richard Nixon declared a 'War on Drugs,' which has …
WASHINGTON - John Hospers, the Libertarian Party's first presidential nominee in 1972, died on June 12, 2011 in Los Angeles, California at the age of 93. Hospers became the Libertarian Party's first nominee for U.S. President at its first …
WASHINGTON - While supporting steps taken over the past several years to end the unequal treatment of gays in the area of marriage, Libertarians say a just society is one in which no law depends on one's sexual identity. "Permitting couples to …
WASHINGTON - Libertarian Party Chair Mark Hinkle released the following statement today regarding the ongoing debate about the future of Medicare: "Republican Paul Ryan's plan to 'privatize' Medicare is just rearranging the …
WASHINGTON - Libertarian Party Chair Mark Hinkle issued the following statement today: "Yesterday, Republicans and Democrats in Congress joined hands to renew several provisions of the Patriot Act. These provisions are unconstitutional and …
