List of Liberty-minded Candidates for US Congress

[PierzStyx]

Add Glenn Bradley for Pete's sake!

 

[Nathan Hale]

Add Glenn Bradley for Pete's sake!

He's running for State Sen - state races don't count.

 

[tbone717]

He's running for State Sen - state races don't count.

They count - I think it is if we had every state candidate on this thread, the first post would be a mile long. It is encouraging that we have so many libertarian-leaning candidates running for office that we can't keep the list straight.

 

[Nathan Hale]

They count - I think it is if we had every state candidate on this thread, the first post would be a mile long. It is encouraging that we have so many libertarian-leaning candidates running for office that we can't keep the list straight.

Apologies, they DO count. But that list is a list of US Congressional and Senate candidates. In order to keep the list manageable, we're limiting it to those races. If you'd like to compile state-level races in another list, that would be awesome! As you point out, those races are as important, if not more important, than federal-level races. But, in the interest of keeping this list concise, we can't start throwing in every liberty candidate at every level.

 

[tbone717]

Apologies, they DO count. But that list is a list of US Congressional and Senate candidates. In order to keep the list manageable, we're limiting it to those races. If you'd like to compile state-level races in another list, that would be awesome! As you point out, those races are as important, if not more important, than federal-level races. But, in the interest of keeping this list concise, we can't start throwing in every liberty candidate at every level.

Oh I agree a state list is way too big a project for any one man. There are 5410 state legislature seats. I have no idea how many of those are up for grabs this year, but I would imagine it would be a fairly decent number.

 

[Nathan Hale]

Oh I agree a state list is way too big a project for any one man. There are 5410 state legislature seats. I have no idea how many of those are up for grabs this year, but I would imagine it would be a fairly decent number.

Oh I know - and I sympathize, I just didn't want this list to get bogged down with candidates for any kind of seat. I like the focus on the two federal chambers.

 

[bulldog812]

Andrew Horning - US Senate, Indiana. Libertarian Party.

horningforsenate . com

 

[tbone717]

Andrew Horning - US Senate, Indiana. Libertarian Party.

horningforsenate . com

I would say to that, yes in the general if Murdock doesn't defeat Lugar, merely as a protest vote. But honestly, the LP is a commodity that has yet to prove itself.

 

[Nathan Hale]

I would say to that, yes in the general if Murdock doesn't defeat Lugar, merely as a protest vote. But honestly, the LP is a commodity that has yet to prove itself.

Agreed. I'd list an LP candidate only if there is no viable Rep or Dem who falls in our quadrant of the political spectrum.

 

[Feeding the Abscess]

I would say to that, yes in the general if Murdock doesn't defeat Lugar, merely as a protest vote. But honestly, the LP is a commodity that has yet to prove itself.

As opposed to the GOP, which has proven itself to be an unbelievably oppressive and bloody organization.

I'll take a party that loses every time over a party that wins about 50% of the time and does nothing but advance evil.

 

[tbone717]

As opposed to the GOP, which has proven itself to be an unbelievably oppressive and bloody organization.

I'll take a party that loses every time over a party that wins about 50% of the time and does nothing but advance evil.

Some of you folks love to bitch and moan about the GOP but if it wasn't for the 1000's elected officials within the GOP that are libertarian-conservatives we may not even have a voice in this whole process. Yes there is a lot wrong with many in the upper tiers of GOP leadership, yes we may be a minority voice in the party and in the nation as a whole, but you have many people who are working their asses off and have been for decades to keep libertarian issues alive and active.

 

[Ken_Leonczyk]

Hi folks,

My name is Ken Leonczyk and I'm running for Sue Myrick's open seat in NC-9. I consider myself to be a strong defender of liberty, and I was lucky to work with Dr. Paul and his staff on the U.S. House of Representatives Financial Services Committee. I left my job as Counsel to the Committee to move home to run for this office. I strongly support Dr. Paul's efforts to promote freedom in this country, and would be grateful for support or volunteers who share this vision as I run for Congress. Feel free to ask Dr. Paul's Financial Services Committee staff what they think of me before you jump in and volunteer or help spread the word. (I haven't asked them what they think, but I feel confident they'll say that I support liberty!)

I'm an underdog in NC-9, but we're getting great momentum. I placed 3rd our of 11 candidates in the recent Union County Straw poll (Union County is part of the 9th; all the candidates were present and all gave 2 minute speeches before voting). You can follow me on twitter (KenForCongress) or facebook). My website is VoteKen2012 . Twitter is pretty much the only active site up and running. The website only has a bio and opportunity to sign-up for emails or donate. Everything should be live later this week (or sooner).

It is amazing the headway my campaign has made given how out-funded we are and how slowly our technology is getting up and running. It is because of grassroots support. I think the message of Return to Liberty in America resonates. I'm not pretending to agree with Dr. Paul on everything. I don't. But I do support liberty, and I will not vote for a bill that is unconstitutional. Finally, I take a plain reading of the Constitution and have been on the record on this for a while.

Before you ask-- I haven't endorsed anyone for President and won't (besides, I'm not too sure that anyone cares what I think). I hope you'll check me out, and if you like what you see, please spread the word. If you don't-- then thank you for taking the time to look. If you want to volunteer, you can sign up on my site.

I won't be actively monitoring this thread-- I've got to be out there shaking hands and giving talks because I don't have the money to simply put up tv commercials, but I'll come by every once and a while. I'm a serious candidate with serious support. Thanks for considering supporting my campaign.

Finally-- I'm excited to see so many people involved in the political process and concerned about a return to plain originalist reading of our Constitution.

Warmly,

Ken

 

[matt0611]

Hey guys, I updated the OP with the candidates that you mentioned. I'll work on the ratings sometime soon. Maybe a star system (1-5) depending on how "pure" they are.

I wish there were someway we could all "vote" on the liberty purity of each candidate so its more fair.

 

[matt0611]

OK, so here's what I'm thinking for the rankings...

★★★★★ - Ron Paul level awesomeness libertarian, think Ron, Rand, Judge Nap, Justin Amash, Karen Kwiatowski, Glen Bradley, etc

★★★★ - Very good, think Jim DeMint, Jeff Flake type

★★★ - Good, some blemishes, but at least a significant improvement over the incumbent or typical republican.

★★ - Fair, nothing to write home about, a slight improvement over the incumbent or typical politician.

★ - Meh, barely makes the list, is a questionable fighter for liberty but maybe deserves some soft support from us.

I started to do some already. But I'll let you all weigh in on the candidates. Lets start nominating some for 4 or 5 stars? Those are the easiest to do.

I already put Kwiatowski, Mack, Amash, Massie, and Casida as 5 stars. Let me know if there's any objections to those.

 

[MRoCkEd]

Nice list. It is also important to know whether they have a chance of winning. For instance, Thomas Massie is a priority for me because he is running competitively for an open seat. He's also an RPF member.

 

[Jeremy]

Nice list. It is also important to know whether they have a chance of winning. For instance, Thomas Massie is a priority for me because he is running competitively for an open seat. He's also an RPF member.

I was just going to say the same thing. He could have two ratings: support of liberty and ability to win. Obviously Amash and Massie are closest to a win because they are incumbent / not running against an incumbent.

 

[GeorgiaAvenger]

OK, so here's what I'm thinking for the rankings...

★★★★★ - Ron Paul level awesomeness libertarian, think Ron, Rand, Judge Nap, Justin Amash, Karen Kwiatowski, Glen Bradley, etc

★★★★ - Very good, think Mike Lee, Jim DeMint, Jeff Flake type

★★★ - Good, some blemishes, but at least a significant improvement over the incumbent or typical republican.

★★ - Fair, nothing to write home about, a slight improvement over the incumbent or typical politician.

★ - Meh, barely makes the list, is a questionable fighter for liberty but maybe deserves some soft support from us.

I started to do some already. But I'll let you all weigh in on the candidates. Lets start nominating some for 4 or 5 stars? Those are the easiest to do.

I already put Kwiatowski, Mack, Amash, Massie, and Casida as 5 stars. Let me know if there's any objections to those.

I would probably put Mike Lee in the first category, because even when we don't agree with him he makes sure he believes the bill is Constitutional. DeMint and Flake are good but not Constitutionalists.

Great job!

 

[tbone717]

I would probably put Mike Lee in the first category, because even when we don't agree with him he makes sure he believes the bill is Constitutional. DeMint and Flake are good but not Constitutionalists.

Great job!

I think we are looking at the subtle difference between neo-libertarians and paleo-libertarians with these names that have been discussed. Throw in the paleo-conservatives and we pretty much have all the major shades of libertarianism represented.

 

[John F Kennedy III]

Found this while trying to find the guy I was looking for:http://americanbuilt.us/news/2012-Liberty-Candidates.shtml#Arizona

I don't know if it will help any. I can't remember who it is I am thinking of, but an RPF mentioned once mentioned he should run for Senate instead of Gary Johnson...I'll try to find his name.

He is in New Mexico. The site I linked lists Adam Kokesh, but that is not who I am talking about.

Edit #300000: It's not Doug Turner either.

 

[qh4dotcom]

Hi folks,

My name is Ken Leonczyk and I'm running for Sue Myrick's open seat in NC-9. I consider myself to be a strong defender of liberty, and I was lucky to work with Dr. Paul and his staff on the U.S. House of Representatives Financial Services Committee. I left my job as Counsel to the Committee to move home to run for this office. I strongly support Dr. Paul's efforts to promote freedom in this country, and would be grateful for support or volunteers who share this vision as I run for Congress. Feel free to ask Dr. Paul's Financial Services Committee staff what they think of me before you jump in and volunteer or help spread the word. (I haven't asked them what they think, but I feel confident they'll say that I support liberty!)

I'm an underdog in NC-9, but we're getting great momentum. I placed 3rd our of 11 candidates in the recent Union County Straw poll (Union County is part of the 9th; all the candidates were present and all gave 2 minute speeches before voting). You can follow me on twitter (KenForCongress) or facebook). My website is VoteKen2012 . Twitter is pretty much the only active site up and running. The website only has a bio and opportunity to sign-up for emails or donate. Everything should be live later this week (or sooner).

It is amazing the headway my campaign has made given how out-funded we are and how slowly our technology is getting up and running. It is because of grassroots support. I think the message of Return to Liberty in America resonates. I'm not pretending to agree with Dr. Paul on everything. I don't. But I do support liberty, and I will not vote for a bill that is unconstitutional. Finally, I take a plain reading of the Constitution and have been on the record on this for a while.

Before you ask-- I haven't endorsed anyone for President and won't (besides, I'm not too sure that anyone cares what I think). I hope you'll check me out, and if you like what you see, please spread the word. If you don't-- then thank you for taking the time to look. If you want to volunteer, you can sign up on my site.

I won't be actively monitoring this thread-- I've got to be out there shaking hands and giving talks because I don't have the money to simply put up tv commercials, but I'll come by every once and a while. I'm a serious candidate with serious support. Thanks for considering supporting my campaign.

Finally-- I'm excited to see so many people involved in the political process and concerned about a return to plain originalist reading of our Constitution.

Warmly,

Ken

Hi Ken,
I sent you a private message. Please read it and reply.
Thank you