“Dr. Abolish” for Senate…

“Dr. Abolish” for Senate… is the call of Michael Beitler. He’s running for Senate in 2010 from North Carolina, seeking the Libertarian Party’s nomination.

In a news release Beitler said, “The time has come to abolish entire Federal programs and agencies.” Because of his stand on abolishing programs and agencies, he wants to be known as “Dr. Abolish” in the Senate.

SOURCE:

http://www.carolinapoliticsonline.com/?p=7990

States are the solution to health care problems…

States are the solution to health care problems argues Peter Tharaldson on the Independence Party of Minnesota’s website. Tharaldson argues that Canada is trying to decentralize it health care to the provinces and the European Union is keeping health care run by the individual countries.

Tharadlson says, “I believe that the federal government should stay out of it. The primary reason is the 10th amendment...but the reason for the 10th amendment is that there are things the states can do better than the federal government.“

SOURCE:

http://www.independenceminnesota.org/blog/posts/286-10th-amendment-solution-to-healthcare-crisis

Three is a crowd in New Jersey…

Three is a crowd in New Jersey according to Public Policy Polling. Their latest poll in New Jersey shows Independent candidate Chris Daggett getting 13% of the vote.

When you dig deeper into the poll only 47% of Daggett’s 13% said they are absolutely going to vote for him on election day; that would still be better than five percent. If either one of the “major” candidates could add five percent to their vote total they would likely win.

Public Policy Polling says Daggett is likely hurting Republican Chris Christie more than Democrat incumbent Governor Jon Corzine.

SOURCE:

http://publicpolicypolling.blogspot.com/2009/09/daggett-effect.html

The “two- headed, one party system” is ending…

The “two- headed, one party system” is ending is the hope of the Constitution Party.

The party says the number of people that showed-up at the 9/12 protest in Washington, D.C. is proof a Second American Revolution is taking place nationwide.

SOURCE:

http://www.constitutionparty.com/news.php?aid=1083

More people should be elected to the House of Representatives…

More people should be elected to the House of Representatives… that the stance of a lawsuit filed in Federal Court. Eric Zimmerman from the Hill writes, “The problem arises because each state gets at least one representative, regardless of size. So Wyoming, whose population is about 523,000, gets the same power in Congress as Nevada's 3rd district, which has over 900,000 constituents.”

The lawsuit argues the House of Representatives should be increased to 932 or maybe as many as 1761 seats.

So, would this be a good thing for third parties or the county? Our take is yes and we’re not sure.

If third parties would have more opportunities to win elections it would be a positive thing for the parties. The problem is that more house districts would give more opportunities for career politicians to grab hold in their smaller districts and never leave.

So what is best for the county? More opportunities for third parties to get into office, but more chances for psydo life-time appointments for members of Congress. What do you think? Vote on it below.

SOURCE:

http://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/59297-could-the-house-quadruple-in-size

We're Back!

We’re back, after delays for a number of reason The Thirds is back!

Two more Libertarian’s for 2010…

Two more Libertarian’s for 2010… in Maryland.

Two libertarian candidates that lost congressional races in 2008 will give it another shot.

In the First District, Dr. Richard Davis was nominated as the Libertarian candidate for Congress; he ran in 2008. The libertarians describe Davis as a dentist with a “mild manner and firm grasp of the issues”. Davis received 2% of the vote in 2008.

Lorenzo Gaztañaga will be running in the Second Congressional district. The Cuba-born American became a citizen in 1973. Gaztañaga picked-up 3% of the vote in 2008 and was described as being in, “a security business… (and is) active in his church.”

Maryland Libertarians ran a candidate in every congressional race in 2008 except one. No candidate garnered more than 3% of the vote.

The Maryland Lib’s also nominated two people to run for the House of Delegates; Justin Kinsey in District 5B, and Brandon Brooks in District 11.

SOURCE:

http://www.lp.org/news/press-releases/maryland-lp-nominates-four-candidates