August 30, 2010

Dear Friend of Liberty,

Today is my birthday! I've already received a great gift in the form of a video from the Travis Irvine for Congress campaign. (Actually I'm not sure they intended it as a gift, but I'm pleased all the same.)

The video shows the candidate volunteering for the Quiz Across America door hanger project in his neighborhood and interacting with voters. Please visit our home page to see the video.

Perhaps more than any other contest this year, the battle for the seat currently held by John McCain offers an opportunity to contrast the ideas of liberty with the big-government philosophy that now dominates the GOP.

Arizona held its primary election on August 24, and the results are interesting, to say the least. On the Republican side, incumbent U.S. Senator John McCain overcame two challengers to win with 56% of the vote. At first glance, this may appear decent, but it was actually a pathetic showing.

By Wayne Allyn Root, Chairman of the Libertarian National Congressional Committee, LNC member, 2008 Libertarian Vice Presidential Nominee, and Best-Selling Author of “The Conscience of a Libertarian”

LP Headquarters staff and volunteers handed out 3,200 door hangers and about 1,000 Libertarian bumper stickers in three hours at Glenn Beck's "Restoring Honor" rally in Washington, D.C. Hundreds of thousands of people attended this rally, many of whom were Tea Party activists.

Last Thursday, seven student members of the Young Libertarians of Zionsville, Indiana High School volunteered with the Joe Hauptmann for Indiana State Representative District 87 campaign.

Joe Hauptmann is a physics teacher at Zionsville High School.  He is also a former Chair of the Libertarian Party of Indiana. 

In April, his talk before the Libertarian Party of Indiana state convention received a standing ovation.

Dear Friend of Liberty,

We're happy to finally launch QUIZ ACROSS AMERICA!

We just received our first printing of 200,000 door hangers. They look great, and we're ready to start shipping them to volunteers. You can get up to 100 for each five dollars you donate. (Minimum order: 200 hangers for $10.)

I just posted the following article at LibertyforAll.net.  You can read it in its entirety at  at http://www.libertyforall.net/?p=4752.  Enjoy!

“Since the FDA only has jurisdiction over compounds involved in ‘interstate commerce,’ they have no jurisdiction over our kitchens—yet.  Should my client lose this case, however, the FDA will have set a precedent to invade the privacy of our homes.”

LP News, which is arriving at homes now, announced door hangers would be available for sale online. They're not quite ready, but may be on Friday 8/27/10. Will keep you posted. --Wes Benedict

Former Mexican President Vicente Fox said his country should legalize the production and sale of drugs in order to curb rising cartel-related violence.

Wayne Allyn Root, former LP Vice Presidential nominee, current LNC member, and Chairman of the Libertarian National Congressional Committee continues his nonstop media success. In addition to 42 recent media appearances (see below), Wayne has been chosen by CBS radio in Las Vegas (50,000 watt news/talk superstation KXNT) to guest host in afternoon drivetime (3 PM to 6 PM) on September 9th, 10th, and 17th.