Yearly Archives
2012
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 get more funding than its share in travel -By a margin of 62% to 30% […]
Read moreElected 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!) He brings a strong background in management and volunteerism to the campaign for a seat […]
Read moreObama’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 on. We’re talking about Barack Obama. Cato @ Liberty’s Tad DeHaven points out just some […]
Read moreShould 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 over a direct mail piece, so imagine how little time that same voter spends on […]
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