List of Liberty-minded Candidates for US Congress (2014)

[pulp8721]

There's a woman running in FL-22 (Cook PVI, +4) named Andrea McGee. On her Website she describes herself as a "Fiscal Conservative, Social Libertarian"

I have been a Republican since 1st registering to vote.
I believe in Limited Government, Free Markets, a Thriving Private Sector, a Strong Military and The Constitution and Bill of Rights.
However, I do not believe it is the government's job to save our souls.
I believe that everyone will face their God alone in the end and must live in society by doing their best. I believe love is an amazing thing and those who find it are truely blessed.
I believe in a simplified government. I believe a state government can better know and address the needs of its citizens better than a national one; that people are better suited to make decisions regarding their lives than a bureaucracy.​

 

[Smart3]

Eric Bennett is running for US Senate in Maine, he is a 5 star candidate but a bit kooky and definitely unelectable (he regards Rand as a sellout to Ron's legacy and is openly anti-Zionist):
http://erickbennett.com/us-senate.html

David Clements is running for US Senate in New Mexico as a Republican, probably a 4-5 star candidate, has backing from Gary Johnson:
http://www.clementsfornm.com/

Where is Bennett's anti-Zionist posts? all it says on that site today is that he opposes aid to Israel and isn't too happy about supporting Israel's conflict with Hamas. (presumably because it's none of America's god damn business)

If that's all he has to say, then I'll add him.

 

[jurgs01]

I can only speak for myself, but I usually just check the website roll call. They post campaign announcements there every weekday.

I scour here, the Daily Paul, Facebook, Twitter, and about 10 websites. I then look for concrete issue positions on their website, public statements (video), and voting record (if available). About 75% of the information I put on the website comes from crowdsourcing, and the other 25% is me finding people in obscure places. The hardest part is reviewing their records (takes time).

 

[matt0611]

Obama's cousin is running for Senate against the RINO Pat Roberts.

Seems interesting. He praised Rand on Peter Schiff's show.

(how can he be worse than Roberts?)

http://www.miltonwolf.com/

 

[jurgs01]

Obama's cousin is running for Senate against the RINO Pat Roberts.

Seems interesting. He praised Rand on Peter Schiff's show.

(how can he be worse than Roberts?)

http://www.miltonwolf.com/

He was endorsed by the SCF. That means he is good economically, but we still need his positions on foreign policy and civil liberties.

 

[matt0611]

He was endorsed by the SCF. That means he is good economically, but we still need his positions on foreign policy and civil liberties.

"Imagine a foreign policy where America’s military remains unrivaled and our soldiers know that we have their backs just as they have ours, but we don’t run into every civil war and skirmish when it does not threaten America’s vital national security interests."

That's all I could find on his site. Doesn't sound bad, seems like something Rand would say.

 

[compromise]

Jeff Sessions R-AL Incumbent Senate (2-3 stars?)
Good on fiscal issues, opposes NDAA.
http://jeffsessions.com/

 

[devil21]

Jeff Sessions R-AL Incumbent Senate (2-3 stars?)
Good on fiscal issues, opposes NDAA.
http://jeffsessions.com/

You mean opposes NDAA this year since he's up for re-election. He voted for it every other year. He's not terrible on everything but I don't think 2 stars makes anyone a "Liberty-minded candidate". Nice try though. Do you work for the NRSC?

 

[compromise]

You mean opposes NDAA this year since he's up for re-election. He voted for it every other year. He's not terrible on everything but I don't think 2 stars makes anyone a "Liberty-minded candidate". Nice try though. Do you work for the NRSC?

He faces no primary opponent and beat the Democrat by a 27 point margin in 2008, where Obama's candidacy led to higher black turnout. It's unlikely this is politically motivated.

 

[Smart3]

Jeff Sessions R-AL Incumbent Senate (2-3 stars?)
Good on fiscal issues, opposes NDAA.
http://jeffsessions.com/

 

[devil21]

He faces no primary opponent and beat the Democrat by a 27 point margin in 2008, where Obama's candidacy led to higher black turnout. It's unlikely this is politically motivated.

I'll bite. Do you have a statement from his office handy about why he decided to vote against NDAA this year after having voted for it every other year?

Also not sure why he should be added to the list of Liberty candidates if he has no real opposition in the first place as you state. Seems our efforts would be better spent elsewhere. What is your rationale?

 

[Brian4Liberty]

Jeff Sessions R-AL Incumbent Senate (2-3 stars?)
Good on fiscal issues, opposes NDAA.
http://jeffsessions.com/

He takes some good stands, and in particular, often stands up to the usual (powerful) special interests. He was vocally against the Ryan budget sell-out.

He probably doesn't need our help though.

 

[Brian4Liberty]

You mean opposes NDAA this year since he's up for re-election. He voted for it every other year. He's not terrible on everything but I don't think 2 stars makes anyone a "Liberty-minded candidate". Nice try though. Do you work for the NRSC?

NRSC may not (fully) support Sessions. He is more likely to get SCF, Club for Growth or FreedomWorks endorsements.

 

[Smart3]

NRSC may not (fully) support Sessions. He is more likely to get SCF, Club for Growth or FreedomWorks endorsements.

SCF doesn't endorse incumbents.

 

[pulp8721]

Found another Potential liberty candidate in Oregon:
Ben Pollock
-Running against Kurt Schrader (D, OR-5) (Cook PVI: Even)
-Age: 28
-Former Campaign Manager who says he worked in some capacity with Steve King, Rick Perry, and Ted Cruz
-Issues seem pretty good

ben forcongress.com/issues

 

[Adrock]

Here is a pretty interesting chart for incumbents. I am surprised to see so many of "the dependables" have pretty red PVIs. LINK

 

[compromise]

Here is a pretty interesting chart for incumbents. I am surprised to see so many of "the dependables" have pretty red PVIs. LINK

Sanford is in the wrong list, I guess it's because he must have missed the early votes.

 

[Brian4Liberty]

SCF doesn't endorse incumbents.

Bet they'll change that in a couple of years, when past endorsements are up for re-election. They have already violated that "rule" with a House candidate (Bridenstine).

 

[Brian4Liberty]

Here is a pretty interesting chart for incumbents. I am surprised to see so many of "the dependables" have pretty red PVIs. LINK

Only based on five votes.

 

[Adrock]

Only based on five votes.

True. It is a good starting point for a quick reference chart. We could also come up with some other votes to make it more liberty oriented too.