Libertarian Party Karsten Mike Tony Ailee Libertarian Party
Libertarian Party Karsten Mike Tony Ailee
Libertarian Party ● A minor party ● Promotes civil liberties, non-interventionism, laissezfaire capitalism and the abolition of the welfare state ● The Party of Principle ● Porcupine
Characteristics The only party respects people as unique and responsible individuals. ● Oppose government interference in personal, family and business decisions. ● Seek to reduce the size of the government. ● Cut and eliminate taxes. ● Believe that peaceful, honest people should decide for themselves how to live their lives, without fear of criminal or civil penalties.
Historical background ● The libertarian party was formed in Colorado Springs in the home of Luke Zell by a group of individuals led by David Nolan on December 11, 1971. It was founded among membes of the committee on July 17 th after several months of debate. ● The formation was prompted by price control and the end of Gold standard. ● The current candidate is Gary Johnson, who won 0. 99% of the votes in the 2012 presidential campaign. He ran for president in the 2016 presidential campaign.
Party Stance on three major issues Abortion is a woman choice and does not concern the state. Condemn state-funded. Desirability of prenatal testing, Caesarean births, fetal surgery or home births.
Party Stance on three major issues Immigration To cancel all the restrictions to immigration Welcome all refugees. No restricted for reasons of race, religion, political creed, aged, or sexual preference.
Party Stance on three major issues Gun Affirm the right to keep and bear arms. Oppose registration of the ownership, manufacture, or transfer or sale guns. Abolish all the gun control laws and regulation of weapons. Support repeal of all gun control laws. Oppose to the banning of inexpensive guns selling.
Elected officials in michigan Bruce S. Gosling Glen oaks community college elected college board of trustees elected May 9, 7 years. Andy Le. Curaeux Hazel park city council Nov 15, 2 years reelected.
Elected officials in michigan (continue) Erwin Haas Kentwood city commissioner ward 2, michigan Elected Nov 14, 4 years. Rosanne Crowley Koss Southfield township trustee Elected Nov 12, 4 years.
High ranking libertarian officials ● Gary Johnson ● An American businessman, author, politician. ● The 2012 and 2016 Libertarian Party presidential nominee and former Governor (29 th) of New Mexico. ● In December 2011, he withdrew his candidacy for the Republican nomination and stood for the Libertarian nomination instead.
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