April 18, 2008
April 19, 2008
Pierce County – The Libertarian Party of Washington State (LPWA) is holding its 2008 Convention Saturday, April 19, in Pierce County’s Titlow Lodge.
“On the anniversary of ‘The Shot Heard ‘Round the World’,” explains 2008 LPWA Convention Chair, Rachel Hawkridge, “we will repeat an echo (albeit non-violently) of the struggle for freedom that started with the early American patriots. We are continuing the struggle for personal and economic freedom – and we’re working with new technologies and organizations to make that happen.”
The convention will feature several events including a panel of National Libertarian Presidential Candidates, Dr. Peet from Law Enforcement Against Prohibition, elected libertarians and local libertarian candidates, and more to be announced later. Visit LPWABLOG. http://www.lpwablog.blogspot.com/
“This will be a beautiful event,” states LPWA Chair Scott Lindsley, “and I invite everyone to come partake in the what promises to be a benchmark of progress for Libertarians in Washington pursuit of sound government. I strongly encourage everyone to come spend the day with us.”
More information about the convention, including the schedule and registration, is available at the 2008 convention link above.
April 17, 2008
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Kelly Steele, (206) 992-9922
Statement on Sam Reed’s “Eliminate Choice” Ballot
SEATTLE – In response to Secretary of State Sam Reed’s release of rules regarding I-872, Washington State Democratic Party Chairman Dwight Pelz issued the following statement:
“Today, Sam Reed made it official that Washington state has outlawed minor parties. The Libertarian, Green, Independent, and Progressive parties can sell their office furniture and computers, because they will never again see their names on a meaningful ballot in our state. Dishonestly framed under the auspices of promoting choice, Sam Reed’s Top Two annihilates voters’ right to choose among a wide range of candidates and the ideas they represent.
“In 2006 there were five parties to choose from in the US Senate race – Democrat, Republican, Libertarian, Green, and Independent. If that election were held today, under Sam Reed’s Eliminate Choice rules, you would be free to choose between Mike McGavick and Maria Cantwell. If you are a Libertarian or Green or Independent you no longer have any choice. Reed describes his ballot as a blow to the Democratic and Republican parties, when in fact it insures they will be the only two parties considered in Washington.
“Part of our political heritage in America has been the right to cast a protest vote. That right no longer exists in Washington state. Moreover, Sam Reed is also now promoting the same system that nominated David Duke in a Louisiana governor’s race, with no opportunity or ability for the Republican Party to clarify the former Klansman isn’t a Republican.
“Starting today, under Sam Reed’s Eliminate Choice rules, a Republican in Seattle will be free to choose between two Democratic candidates for the legislature, while a Democrat in Ritzville will be free to choose one of two Republican choices for the legislature.
