The latest is a press release from the Libertarian Party website. For more information on the Libertarian Party, go to: www.lp.org or contact me at: miner432004@yahoo.com
LP given thumbs-up by political Web site
The Libertarian Party has been given an 'up' arrow by the pundits at PoliticsPA.com, Pennsylvania's most widely read political Web site. The site's weekly "Up and Down" list in recognition of the Pennsylvania LP's successful ballot access efforts.
The site also noted that the LPPA's filing "went largely unreported," which LPPA leadership said wasn't surprising.
"Year after year, Libertarians have consistently provided the Department of State with nominating documents and petitions in excellent condition," said LPPA Chair David Jahn. "That we're on the ballot once again apparently comes as no surprise to anyone."
They also noted that they expected no challenge to the LP's petition signatures.
"All our candidates have comfortable margins, when it comes to total signatures, to withstand a challenge," said Russ Diamond, who is a candidate both for state representative (101st District) and for Congress (17th District). "Any potential challengers would only be wasting time and campaign resources."
The LPPA turned in more than 44,000 signatures to satisfy the state's requirement of 25,691 from qualified voters across Pennsylvania. More than 2,600 were turned in on Diamond's behalf for the congressional race; only 1,020 were required.
"With ballot access out of the way, Libertarians can now challenge both Republicans and Democrats on the issues that are important to Pennsylvanians," Diamond said. "I'm anxious to get down to the business at hand."
There are currently more than 50 Libertarians in public office in Pennsylvania. Ballots in the state this November will contain the names of at least 27 more who hope to bring a small-government emphasis to the state.