Tuesday, September 23, 2014
Saturday, April 19, 2014
Important Quotes
"Reuven, there's a guy that certainly knows more than I do" - Dr. Robert M. Price.
Political-Anarchist
Political:
"I believe the very heart and soul of conservatism is libertarianism." - Ronald Reagan
"Ron Paul is one of the outstanding leaders fighting for a stronger national defense. As a former Air Force officer, he knows well the needs of our armed forces, and he always put them first. We need to keep him fighting for our country." - President Ronald Reagan about [Future] President Ron Paul
"Colonialism... is genocide. This crime is perpetrated under our eyes every day, making accomplices out of those who do not denounce it." ~ Jean-Paul Sartre
"Above all, we must realize that no arsenal, or no weapon in the arsenals of the world, is so formidable as the will and moral courage of free men and women. It is a weapon our adversaries in today's world do not have." - Ronald Reagan
"Government is not the solution to our problem; government is the problem." -Ronald Reagan
non nobis solum nati sumus ortusque nostri partem patria vindicat, partem amici ("We are not born, we do not live for ourselves alone; our country, our friends, have a share in us") - Cicero from Plato
You can have peace. Or you can have freedom. Don't ever count on having both at once.
-- Robert Heinlein
"The elevation of the negro race from slavery to the full rights of citizenship is the most important political change we have known since the adoption of the Constitution of 1787." - President James Garfield
" ...there was no middle ground for the negro race between slavery and equal citizenship. There can be no permanent disfranchised peasantry in the United States. Freedom can never yield its fullness of blessings so long as the law or its administration places the smallest obstacle in the pathway of any virtuous citizen" - - President James Garfield
"The man who can look upon a crisis without being willing to offer himself upon the altar of his country is not fit for public trust." - President Millard Fillmore
"The Constitution of the United States was made not merely for the generation that then existed, but for posterity- unlimited, undefined, endless, perpetual posterity." - Senator Henry Clay
'I’d rather vote for what I want and not get it, than for what I don’t want and get it.'
--Eugene V. Debs
'The only thing worse than soldiers dying in vain are more soldiers dying in vain.'
--Mike Gravel
Abortion:
"A fetus does not have a right to be in the womb of any woman, but is there by her permission. This permission may be revoked by the woman at any time, because her womb is part of her body... There is no such thing as the right to live inside the body of another, i.e. there is no right to enslave... a woman is not a breeding pig owned by the state (or church). Even if a fetus were developed to the point of surviving as an independent being outside the pregnant woman's womb, the fetus would still not have the right to be inside the woman's womb." - Capitalism Magazine
"One method of destroying a concept is by diluting its meaning. Observe that by ascribing rights to the unborn, i.e., the nonliving, the anti-abortionists obliterate the rights of the living." - Ayn Rand
The states are not free, under the guise of protecting maternal health or potential life, to intimidate women into continuing pregnancies. ~Justice Harry A. Blackmun, Roe v. Wade, 22 January 1973
Atheist:
"The spectacle of what is called religion, or at any rate organised religion, in India and elsewhere, has filled me with horror and I have frequently condemned it and wished to make a clean sweep of it. Almost always it seemed to stand for blind belief and reaction, dogma and bigotry, superstition, exploitation and the preservation of vested interests." Jawaharlal Nehru (First Prime Minister of India)
“I am not an atheist. An atheist is someone who has compelling evidence that there is no Judeo-Christian-Islamic God. I am not that wise, but neither do I consider there to be anything approaching adequate evidence for such a god. Why are you in such a hurry to make up your mind? Why not simply wait until there is compelling evidence?”- Carl Sagan to Robert Pope, of Windsor, Ontario, Oct. 2, 1996
"The Earth is the cradle of humanity, but mankind cannot stay in the cradle forever." - Konstantin Tsiolkovsky
“If while on your way you meet no one your equal or better,
steadily continue on your way alone. There is no fellowship with fools.”
― Dhammapada, v. 61
― Dhammapada, v. 61
“Never
forget who you are for surely the world won't. Make it your strength,
then it can never be your weakness. Armor yourself in it and, it can
never be used to hurt you." - Tyrion Lannister
"I
do not think Jesus Christ ever existed. I would believe in the
Christian religion if it dated from the beginning of the world. That
Socrates, Plato, the Mohammedan, and all the English should be damned is
too absurd. Jesus was probably put to death, like many other fanatics
who proclaimed themselves to be prophets or the expected Messiah. Every
year there were many of these men." - Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte
Political-Anarchist
"Be
careful in your relations with the government; for they draw no man
close to themselves except for their own interests. They appear as
friends when it is to their advantage, but they do not stand by a man in
his time of stress." - Pirkei Avot (Chapters of the Fathers)
Zhuangzi said the world "does not need governing; in fact it should not be governed,"
Zhuangzi said the world "does not need governing; in fact it should not be governed,"
Political:
"I believe the very heart and soul of conservatism is libertarianism." - Ronald Reagan
"Ron Paul is one of the outstanding leaders fighting for a stronger national defense. As a former Air Force officer, he knows well the needs of our armed forces, and he always put them first. We need to keep him fighting for our country." - President Ronald Reagan about [Future] President Ron Paul
"Colonialism... is genocide. This crime is perpetrated under our eyes every day, making accomplices out of those who do not denounce it." ~ Jean-Paul Sartre
"Above all, we must realize that no arsenal, or no weapon in the arsenals of the world, is so formidable as the will and moral courage of free men and women. It is a weapon our adversaries in today's world do not have." - Ronald Reagan
"Government is not the solution to our problem; government is the problem." -Ronald Reagan
non nobis solum nati sumus ortusque nostri partem patria vindicat, partem amici ("We are not born, we do not live for ourselves alone; our country, our friends, have a share in us") - Cicero from Plato
You can have peace. Or you can have freedom. Don't ever count on having both at once.
-- Robert Heinlein
"The elevation of the negro race from slavery to the full rights of citizenship is the most important political change we have known since the adoption of the Constitution of 1787." - President James Garfield
" ...there was no middle ground for the negro race between slavery and equal citizenship. There can be no permanent disfranchised peasantry in the United States. Freedom can never yield its fullness of blessings so long as the law or its administration places the smallest obstacle in the pathway of any virtuous citizen" - - President James Garfield
"The man who can look upon a crisis without being willing to offer himself upon the altar of his country is not fit for public trust." - President Millard Fillmore
"The Constitution of the United States was made not merely for the generation that then existed, but for posterity- unlimited, undefined, endless, perpetual posterity." - Senator Henry Clay
'I’d rather vote for what I want and not get it, than for what I don’t want and get it.'
--Eugene V. Debs
'The only thing worse than soldiers dying in vain are more soldiers dying in vain.'
--Mike Gravel
Abortion:
"A fetus does not have a right to be in the womb of any woman, but is there by her permission. This permission may be revoked by the woman at any time, because her womb is part of her body... There is no such thing as the right to live inside the body of another, i.e. there is no right to enslave... a woman is not a breeding pig owned by the state (or church). Even if a fetus were developed to the point of surviving as an independent being outside the pregnant woman's womb, the fetus would still not have the right to be inside the woman's womb." - Capitalism Magazine
"One method of destroying a concept is by diluting its meaning. Observe that by ascribing rights to the unborn, i.e., the nonliving, the anti-abortionists obliterate the rights of the living." - Ayn Rand
The states are not free, under the guise of protecting maternal health or potential life, to intimidate women into continuing pregnancies. ~Justice Harry A. Blackmun, Roe v. Wade, 22 January 1973
Atheist:
"The spectacle of what is called religion, or at any rate organised religion, in India and elsewhere, has filled me with horror and I have frequently condemned it and wished to make a clean sweep of it. Almost always it seemed to stand for blind belief and reaction, dogma and bigotry, superstition, exploitation and the preservation of vested interests." Jawaharlal Nehru (First Prime Minister of India)
“I have never, in all my life, not for one moment, been tempted toward religion of any kind. The fact is that I feel no spiritual void. I have my philosophy of life, which does not include any aspect of the supernatural and which I find totally satisfying. I am, in short, a rationalist and believe only that which reason tells me is so.” - Isaac AsimovI wish to declare with all earnestness that I do not want any religious ceremonies performed for me after my death. I do not believe in such ceremonies, and to submit to them, even as a matter of form, would be hypocrisy and an attempt to delude ourselves and others. Jawaharlal Nehru (First Prime Minister of India)
“I am not an atheist. An atheist is someone who has compelling evidence that there is no Judeo-Christian-Islamic God. I am not that wise, but neither do I consider there to be anything approaching adequate evidence for such a god. Why are you in such a hurry to make up your mind? Why not simply wait until there is compelling evidence?”- Carl Sagan to Robert Pope, of Windsor, Ontario, Oct. 2, 1996
To Stephen Jay Gould, Dec. 18, 1989, after a newspaper editorial referred to Sagan and Gould as “dogmatic” on the question of whether there is a God:
“Do you understand how – assuming either of us ever did say ‘The universe can be explained without postulating God’ – this could be understood as dogmatic? I often talk about the ‘God hypothesis’ as something I’d be fully willing to accept if there were compelling evidence; unfortunately, there is nothing approaching compelling evidence. That attitude, it seems to me, is undogmatic.” - Carl Sagan
Zionist:
Dr. Sun Yat-sen, founder of the Republic of China, held admirations for the Jewish people and Zionism, and saw parallels between the persecution of Jews and the domination of China by the Western powers. He stated, "Though their country was destroyed, the Jewish nation has existed to this day... [Zionism] is one of the greatest movements of the present time. All lovers of democracy cannot help but support wholeheartedly and welcome with enthusiasm the movement to restore your wonderful and historic nation, which has contributed so much to the civilization of the world and which rightfully deserve [sic] an honorable place in the family of nations."
"It is written in the Holy Qur'an that God granted the Land of Israel to the Children of Israel and ordered them to settle therein (Qur'an, Sura 5:21) and that before the Last Day He will bring the Children of Israel to retake possession of their Land, gathering them from all different countries and nations (Qu'ran, Sura 17:104). Consequently, as a Muslim who abides by the Qur'an, I believe that opposing the existence of the State of Israel means opposing a Divine decree."
- Sheik Abdul Paleizo
Others:
In 1873, Shah of Persia Nasser al-Din Shah Qajar met with British Jewish leaders, including Sir Moses Montefiore, during his journey to Europe. At that time, the Persian king suggested that the Jews buy land and establish a state for the Jewish people.
"The resources of the country [Palestine] are still virgin soil and will be developed by the Jewish immigrants (...) we have seen the Jews from foreign countries streaming to Palestine from Russia, Germany, Austria, Spain, and America. The cause of causes could not escape those who had a gift of deeper insight. They knew that the country was for its original sons [abna'ihi-l-asliyin], for all their differences, a sacred and beloved homeland. The return of these exiles [jaliya] to their homeland will prove materially and spiritually an experimental school for their brethren who are with them in the fields, factories, trades and all things connected to the land." - Hussein bin Ali, Sharif of Mecca
"No Muslim has the right to interfere with the gathering of the Jews in Israel, as this is the will of God himself". - Dr. Tawfik Hamid
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The Silver Rule:
"Do not do to others what you would not have them do to you." - Hillel the Elder
I am not one who was born in the possession of knowledge; I am one who is fond of antiquity, and earnest in seeking it there.
- Confucius, The Confucian Analects
Be Content with what you have; rejoice in the way things are. When you realize there is nothing lacking, the whole world belongs to you.
- Lao Tzu
An honest man is always a child.
- Socrates
As for me, all I know is that I know nothing.
- Socrates
There is a famous story in which the Kaiser asks Bismarck, "Can you prove the existence of God?" Bismarck replies, "The Jews, your majesty. The Jews."
In the final analysis,
for the believer there are no questions,
and for the non-believer there are no answers.
— Chofetz Chaim
for the believer there are no questions,
and for the non-believer there are no answers.
— Chofetz Chaim
If
a man calls you an ass, the best way is to take no notice of it; but if
you are called so by two or more persons take the bit into your own
mouth.--Genesis Rabbah 45
"Sometimes even to live is an act of courage." - Lucius Annaeus Seneca
Sunday, April 28, 2013
Recognition of same-sex unions
Last update: January 10th, 2014
Marriage:
Legal:
The Netherlands (2000-2001)
Belgium (2003)
Spain (2005)
Canada (2005)
South Africa (2006)
Norway (2009)
Sweden (2009)
Portugal (2010)
Iceland (2010)
Argentina (2010)
Denmark (2012)
New Zealand (2013)
Uruguay (2013)
France (2013)
Brazil (2013)
England and Wales (2013)
In some states:
The United States (18 states and D.C.)
As of January 2014, seventeen states (California, Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Illinois, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Washington), as well as the District of Columbia, have legalized same-sex marriage. In addition Utah has had marriage equality but that decision has been stayed by SCOTUS.
Mexico (2 states and M.C.)
Proposed in other countries:
Scotland (2013) - Guaranteed to pass later in 2014
Germany (2013) - Enough votes to pass even if CDU-CSU votes 100% against
Israel (2013) - Largely scrapped, civil unions proposed
Italy (2013) - Not enough support, civil unions proposed
Colombia (2013) - Legally in dispute, Court recognizes but Legislature does not
Luxembourg (2013) - Guaranteed to pass later in 2014
Taiwan (2013) - Situation unclear, but probably passes.
Finland (2013-2014) - Debate underway due to Citizen's initiative
Ireland (2013-2014) - Referendum scheduled for 2015, all parties in favor
Vietnam (2014) - Situation unclear, life partnership proposed
Nepal (2014) - Situation unclear, tied to constitutional debate
Austria (2014) - introduced by the Greens in January, probably enough votes to pass
Venezuela (2014) - proposed in January by liberal activists, no comment from Maduro yet
Mexico (2014) - Federal
Switzerland (2014) - proposed by the Greens in January, unclear vote tally
Speculated to be introduced:
Chile (2013-2014) --after election-- - Bachelet elected, promises to put forward marriage
Australia (2013-2014) --after election-- Rumors of Liberal revolt, more votes to pass than before
Albania (2013-2015) --after election-- No update in 2014 so far
Andorra (2014-2016) No update in 2014 so far
Czech Republic (2014-2020) --majority in favor-- No update in 2014 so far
Before 2020:
Estonia/Latvia/Lithuania (after 2016) No update in 2014 so far
Malta --majority in favor-- No update in 2014 so far
Turkey No update in 2014 so far
Northern Ireland No update in 2014 so far
Before 2030:
Hungary --more than 30% support-- No update in 2014 so far
S. Korea No update in 2014 so far
Poland No update in 2014 so far
Slovenia No update in 2014 so far
Slovakia No update in 2014 so far
Greece No update in 2014 so far
Nearly impossible to imagine:
All African countries (except Cape Verde)
All other Asian countries
Russia, Moldova, Macedonia, Serbia, Azerbaijan, Bosnia, Romania, Cyprus, Montenegro, Armenia
Marriage:
Legal:
The Netherlands (2000-2001)
Belgium (2003)
Spain (2005)
Canada (2005)
South Africa (2006)
Norway (2009)
Sweden (2009)
Portugal (2010)
Iceland (2010)
Argentina (2010)
Denmark (2012)
New Zealand (2013)
Uruguay (2013)
France (2013)
Brazil (2013)
England and Wales (2013)
In some states:
The United States (18 states and D.C.)
As of January 2014, seventeen states (California, Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Illinois, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Washington), as well as the District of Columbia, have legalized same-sex marriage. In addition Utah has had marriage equality but that decision has been stayed by SCOTUS.
Mexico (2 states and M.C.)
Proposed in other countries:
Scotland (2013) - Guaranteed to pass later in 2014
Germany (2013) - Enough votes to pass even if CDU-CSU votes 100% against
Israel (2013) - Largely scrapped, civil unions proposed
Italy (2013) - Not enough support, civil unions proposed
Colombia (2013) - Legally in dispute, Court recognizes but Legislature does not
Luxembourg (2013) - Guaranteed to pass later in 2014
Taiwan (2013) - Situation unclear, but probably passes.
Finland (2013-2014) - Debate underway due to Citizen's initiative
Ireland (2013-2014) - Referendum scheduled for 2015, all parties in favor
Vietnam (2014) - Situation unclear, life partnership proposed
Nepal (2014) - Situation unclear, tied to constitutional debate
Austria (2014) - introduced by the Greens in January, probably enough votes to pass
Venezuela (2014) - proposed in January by liberal activists, no comment from Maduro yet
Mexico (2014) - Federal
Switzerland (2014) - proposed by the Greens in January, unclear vote tally
Speculated to be introduced:
Chile (2013-2014) --after election-- - Bachelet elected, promises to put forward marriage
Australia (2013-2014) --after election-- Rumors of Liberal revolt, more votes to pass than before
Albania (2013-2015) --after election-- No update in 2014 so far
Andorra (2014-2016) No update in 2014 so far
Czech Republic (2014-2020) --majority in favor-- No update in 2014 so far
Before 2020:
Estonia/Latvia/Lithuania (after 2016) No update in 2014 so far
Malta --majority in favor-- No update in 2014 so far
Turkey No update in 2014 so far
Northern Ireland No update in 2014 so far
Before 2030:
Hungary --more than 30% support-- No update in 2014 so far
S. Korea No update in 2014 so far
Poland No update in 2014 so far
Slovenia No update in 2014 so far
Slovakia No update in 2014 so far
Greece No update in 2014 so far
Nearly impossible to imagine:
All African countries (except Cape Verde)
All other Asian countries
Russia, Moldova, Macedonia, Serbia, Azerbaijan, Bosnia, Romania, Cyprus, Montenegro, Armenia
Friday, December 21, 2012
My Endorsement List 2013
This is a comprehensive list of my endorsements in 2013
Endorsed by Ron Paul
2013:
Elections:
MA Senate Special Election: Daniel Fishman (L)
SC District 1 Special Election: Mark Sanford
VA Governor Election: Ken Cuccinelli
VA Lt. Governor Election: Susan Stimpson
Los Angeles Mayor Election: Kevin James
New York Mayor Election: Carl Person (L) or Kristin Davis (L)
Cabinet positions:
State: Reject (John Kerry)
Defense: Chuck Hagel
Treasury: Reject (Jack Lew)
Transportation: Kay Hutchison
Propositions:
WA "Protect the Initiative Act", Initiative 517 (YES) - makes it easier to get an initiative on the ballot
WA Initiative 522 (YES) - mandates labeling of ALL foods containing GMOs
OH Freedom to Marry amendment (YES) - legalizes marriage equality statewide
NY I&R amendment (YES) - allows citizen initiated initiatives and referendums
NY Casino Gambling amendment (YES) - legalizes casinos statewide
U.S. Mayors:
San Jose: Pat Waite (R)
Endorsed by Ron Paul
2013:
Elections:
MA Senate Special Election: Daniel Fishman (L)
SC District 1 Special Election: Mark Sanford
VA Governor Election: Ken Cuccinelli
VA Lt. Governor Election: Susan Stimpson
Los Angeles Mayor Election: Kevin James
New York Mayor Election: Carl Person (L) or Kristin Davis (L)
Cabinet positions:
State: Reject (John Kerry)
Defense: Chuck Hagel
Treasury: Reject (Jack Lew)
Transportation: Kay Hutchison
Propositions:
WA "Protect the Initiative Act", Initiative 517 (YES) - makes it easier to get an initiative on the ballot
WA Initiative 522 (YES) - mandates labeling of ALL foods containing GMOs
OH Freedom to Marry amendment (YES) - legalizes marriage equality statewide
NY I&R amendment (YES) - allows citizen initiated initiatives and referendums
NY Casino Gambling amendment (YES) - legalizes casinos statewide
U.S. Mayors:
San Jose: Pat Waite (R)
Saturday, November 3, 2012
List of primary endorsements 2008-2012
Most of these candidates were endorsed by Ron Paul, and all the Republicans by Republican Liberty Caucus.
2008:
Ron Paul (US President), Tom Tancredo (US President), Dennis Kucinich (US President), Mike Gravel (US President), Mary Ruwart (US President), Brian Miller (AZ-8-US House), Gregory Nemitz (ID-2-US House), Amit Singh (VA-8-US House), Vern McKinley (VA-10-US House), Linda Goldthorpe (MI-1-US House), David Gay (NY-25-US House), Murray Sabrin (IN-US Senate) Robert Orr (NC-Governor)
2009:
Steve Lonegan (NJ-Governor)
2010-2011:
Adam Kokesh (NM-3-US House), R.J. Harris (OK-4-US House), Van Irion (TN-3-US House), Linda Goldthorpe (MI-1-US House), Mike Vasovski (SC-3-US House), Robert Lowry (TX-23-US House), Michael Frisbee (GA-13-US House), Marcy Winograd (CA-36-US House), John N. Hostettler (IN-US Senate), Peter Schiff (CT-US Senate), Clint Didier (WA-US Senate), Jim Bender (NH-US Senate), Chuck DeVore (CA-US Senate), Ray McBerry (GA-Governor), Debra Medina (TX-Governor), Zach Wamp (TN-Governor), Randy Brogdon (OK-Governor)
2012-2013:
Ron Paul (US President) (4/2011-6/2012), R. Lee Wrights (US President) (2011-5/2012), Ken Sumsion (UT-Governor), Bob Fanning (MT-Governor), Bill Randles (MO-Governor), Dan Liljenquist (UT-US Senate), Rick Williams (CA-US Senate), Scott D'Amboise (ME-US Senate), Marc Scaringi (PA-US Senate), Zach Poskevich (TN-US-Senate), Wes Riddle (TX-25-US House), Karen Kwiatkowski (VA-6-US House), Richard Mack (TX-21-US House), Delia Lopez (OR-3-US House), Evan Feinberg (PA-18-US House), Dennis Lamare (NH-2-US House), Eric Martin (PA-4-US House), Eli Olson (WA-2-US House), Floyd Bayne (VA-7-US House), George Harper (TX-14-US House), Ike Eichner (WA-6-US House), Jason Greene (MO-5-US House), David Gerson (MN-2-US House), Michael Firsching (IL-13-US House), Jenny Worman (CA-28-US House), John Fitzgerald (CA-11-US House), Patrick Kelly (KY-6-US House), Peter James (MD-6-US House), Weston Wamp (TN-3-US House), Glen Bradley (NC Senate), Dennis Kucinich (OH-9-US House), Dan O'Connor (NY-7-US House), Norman Solomon (CA-2-US House), Ilya Sheyman (IL-10-US House), Eric Griego (NM-1-US House)
Preferred winner of primary:
Sarah Steelman (MO-US Senate), Eric Hovde/Mark Neumann (WI-US Senate), Don Stenberg/Pat Flynn (NE-US Senate), Brian K. Hill (CT-US Senate)
2008:
Ron Paul (US President), Tom Tancredo (US President), Dennis Kucinich (US President), Mike Gravel (US President), Mary Ruwart (US President), Brian Miller (AZ-8-US House), Gregory Nemitz (ID-2-US House), Amit Singh (VA-8-US House), Vern McKinley (VA-10-US House), Linda Goldthorpe (MI-1-US House), David Gay (NY-25-US House), Murray Sabrin (IN-US Senate) Robert Orr (NC-Governor)
2009:
Steve Lonegan (NJ-Governor)
2010-2011:
Adam Kokesh (NM-3-US House), R.J. Harris (OK-4-US House), Van Irion (TN-3-US House), Linda Goldthorpe (MI-1-US House), Mike Vasovski (SC-3-US House), Robert Lowry (TX-23-US House), Michael Frisbee (GA-13-US House), Marcy Winograd (CA-36-US House), John N. Hostettler (IN-US Senate), Peter Schiff (CT-US Senate), Clint Didier (WA-US Senate), Jim Bender (NH-US Senate), Chuck DeVore (CA-US Senate), Ray McBerry (GA-Governor), Debra Medina (TX-Governor), Zach Wamp (TN-Governor), Randy Brogdon (OK-Governor)
2012-2013:
Ron Paul (US President) (4/2011-6/2012), R. Lee Wrights (US President) (2011-5/2012), Ken Sumsion (UT-Governor), Bob Fanning (MT-Governor), Bill Randles (MO-Governor), Dan Liljenquist (UT-US Senate), Rick Williams (CA-US Senate), Scott D'Amboise (ME-US Senate), Marc Scaringi (PA-US Senate), Zach Poskevich (TN-US-Senate), Wes Riddle (TX-25-US House), Karen Kwiatkowski (VA-6-US House), Richard Mack (TX-21-US House), Delia Lopez (OR-3-US House), Evan Feinberg (PA-18-US House), Dennis Lamare (NH-2-US House), Eric Martin (PA-4-US House), Eli Olson (WA-2-US House), Floyd Bayne (VA-7-US House), George Harper (TX-14-US House), Ike Eichner (WA-6-US House), Jason Greene (MO-5-US House), David Gerson (MN-2-US House), Michael Firsching (IL-13-US House), Jenny Worman (CA-28-US House), John Fitzgerald (CA-11-US House), Patrick Kelly (KY-6-US House), Peter James (MD-6-US House), Weston Wamp (TN-3-US House), Glen Bradley (NC Senate), Dennis Kucinich (OH-9-US House), Dan O'Connor (NY-7-US House), Norman Solomon (CA-2-US House), Ilya Sheyman (IL-10-US House), Eric Griego (NM-1-US House)
Preferred winner of primary:
Sarah Steelman (MO-US Senate), Eric Hovde/Mark Neumann (WI-US Senate), Don Stenberg/Pat Flynn (NE-US Senate), Brian K. Hill (CT-US Senate)
Tuesday, October 23, 2012
List of endorsements 2008-2012
A list of all endorsements I've made during the 2008, 2010 and 2012 election cycles.
Red=Republican, Blue=Democrat, Other=Black (Grey doesn't look good)
Minor party candidates that did not reach 5%, or did not have the "balance of power" (ie, determine the winner in a close race) are not included.
2008-2009:
Ralph Nader (US President) lost
Winners:
Ron Paul (TX-14), Tim Johnson (IL-15), Walter Jones (NC-3), Dennis Kucinich (OH-10), Alan Grayson (FL-8)
Losers:
Virgil Goode Jr. (VA-5), William "B.J." Lawson (NC-4), Michael Delavar (WA-3), Delia Lopez (OR-3), Richard Matthews (MD-2), Peter James (MD-4), Collins Bailey (MD-5), Michael T. Hargadon (MD-7), George Lilley (CO-1), Mark Mulligan (FL-2), John McCay (MS-4), Bob Conley (SC-US Senate), Robert M. Bird (AK-US Senate), Dave Brownlow (OR-US Senate), CA Proposition 8 (NO)
Honorable mentions:
Zach Wamp (TN-3), Tom McClintock (CA-4), Jimmy Duncan (TN-2), Dean Andal (CA-11)
2010-2011:
Winners:
Ron Paul (TX-14), Tim Johnson (IL-15), , Walter Jones (NC-3), Rand Paul (KY-US Senate), Mike Lee (UT-US Senate), Justin Amash (MI-3), Dennis Kucinich (OH-10), Glen Bradley (NC House), Lincoln Chafee (RI-Governor) (36.10%)
Losers:
William "B.J." Lawson (NC-4), Art Robinson (OR-4), John Dennis (CA-8), John Koster (WA-2), Delia Lopez (OR-3), David Ratowitz (IL-5), Gary Clift (CA-10), Robyn Hamlin (MO-1)Robert Vaughn (CA-38-US House), Joe Miller (AK-US Senate), Alan Grayson (FL-8), Russ Feingold (WI-US Senate)
Tom Tancredo (CO-Governor) (36.43%, 2 of 3), Tom Horner (MN-Governor) (11.94%, 3 of 3), Tim Cahill (MA-Governor) (8.03%, 3 of 3), Eliot Cutler (ME-Governor) (36.36%, 2 of 4), Chris Daggert (NJ-Governor) (5.76%, 3 of 3), Dean Barkley (MN-US Senate) (15.15%, 3 of 3), Jack Davis (NY-26-US House) (9.01%, 3 of 3), Douglas Hoffman (NY-23-US House) (6.07%, 3 of 3), Ed Mishou (TX-27-US House) (5%, 3 of 3), David Christensen (CA-11-US House) (5%, 3 of 3)
B. Thomas Marking (SD-AL-US House) (6%, 3 of 3), Randy Wilkinson (FL-12-US House) (11%, 3 of 3), Mark Vogel (IN-2-US House) (5%, 3 of 3), Steven Wilson (MN-1-US House) (5%, 3 of 3), Jake Towne (PA-15-US House), CA Proposition 19 (YES)
Honorable mentions:
David Schweikert (AZ-6), Raul Labrador (ID-1), Tom McClintock (CA-4), Jimmy Duncan (TN-2), Roscoe Bartlett (MD-6), Tim Huelskamp (KS-1), Jim DeMint (SC-US Senate), Pat Toomey (PA-US Senate), Nikki Haley (SC-Governor)
Shawn Moody (ME-Governor) lost (5.02%, 4/4) | Kenneth Block (RI-Governor) lost (6.47%, 4/4)
2012-2013:
Gary Johnson (US President) lost, 1%
Winners:
Justin Amash (MI-2), Thomas Massie (KY-4), Kerry Bentivolio (MI-11), Steve Stockman (TX-36), Walter Jones (NC-3), Ted Yoho (FL-3), Mark Takano (CA-41), Alan Grayson (FL-9), Beto O'Rourke (TX-16), Eric Swalwell (CA-15)
Losers:
John Dennis (CA-12), Art Robinson (OR-4), John Koster (WA-1), Robyn Hamlin (MO-1), Ron Bemis (WA-7), Kurt Bills (MN-US Senate), Barry Hinckley (RI-US Senate), Michael Baumgartner (WA-US Senate), Kurt Haskell (MI-7), Rob Zerban (WI-1), Jim Graves (MN-6), Steve Royal (NC-Treasurer), Dean Barkley (MN-SC-Position 1), Richard B. Sanders (WA-SC-Position 9)
Minor parties for Congress:
Tisha Casida (CO-3-US House), 3%, R.J. Harris (OK-4-US House), David Pangrac (AR-3-US House) 8%, Ursula Rozum (NY-24-US House), 8%, 3 of 3, Paula Bradshaw (IL-US House), 6%, 3 of 3, Rebekah Kennedy (AR-3-US House) 16%, Bill Bloomfield (CA-33-US House) 53-47, lost., Andrew Horning (IN-US Senate) 6%, 3 of 3, cost Mourdock election. . Dan Cox (MT-US Senate), 6%, 3 of 3, cost Rehberg election, Jonathan Dine (MO-US Senate), 6%, 3 of 3.
Propositions:
Winners:
CA Proposition 29 (NO), CA Proposition 31 (NO), CA Proposition 36 (YES), CA Proposition 38 (NO), CA Proposition 40 (YES), Colorado Amendment 64 (YES), Washington Initiative 502 (YES), Massachusetts Question 3 (YES), Montana IR-124 (NO), Maine Question 1 (YES), Minnesota Same-Sex Marriage Amendment (NO), Maryland Question 6 (YES), Washington Referendum 74 (YES)
Losers:
CA Proposition 28 (NO), CA Proposition 30 (NO), CA Proposition 32 (YES), CA Proposition 33 (YES), CA Proposition 34 (YES), CA Proposition 35 (NO), CA Proposition 37 (YES), CA Proposition 39 (NO), Oregon Measure 80 (YES), Massachusetts Question 2 (YES), North Carolina Amendment 1 (NO), Arkansas Issue 5 (YES)
Honorable mentions
Winners:
David Schweikert (AZ-6), Ted Cruz (TX-US Senate), Walter Jones (NC-3), Raul Labrador (ID-1), Tom McClintock (CA-4), Randy Weber (TX-14), Jimmy Duncan (TN-2), Markwayne Mullin (OK-2), Jared Huffman (CA-2)
Losers:
Jessica Puente Bradshaw (TX-34), Roscoe Bartlett (MD-6), Gregg Imus (CA-8), Eric Knowles (MD-3), Gary King (LA-1), Wayne Powell (VA-7), Manan Trivedi (PA-6), Michael Williamson (CA-42), Connie Mack IV (FL-US Senate), Denny Rehberg (MT-US Senate), Kevin Wade (DE-US Senate), Richard Tisei (MA-6), Mia Love (UT-4), Carl DeMaio (San Diego Mayor)
2014-2015:
Justin Amash (MI-2), Thomas Massie (KY-4), Kerry Bentivolio (MI-11), Steve Stockman – (TX-36), Ted Yoho (FL-3), Mark Takano (CA-41), Alan Grayson (FL-9), Beto O'Rourke (TX-16), Eric Swalwell (CA-15)
Honorable mentions:
David Schweikert (AZ-6), Raul Labrador (ID-1), Tom McClintock (CA-4), Randy Weber (TX-14), Jimmy Duncan (TN-2), Markwayne Mullin (OK-2), Jared Huffman (CA-2)
Red=Republican, Blue=Democrat, Other=Black (Grey doesn't look good)
Minor party candidates that did not reach 5%, or did not have the "balance of power" (ie, determine the winner in a close race) are not included.
2008-2009:
Ralph Nader (US President) lost
Winners:
Ron Paul (TX-14), Tim Johnson (IL-15), Walter Jones (NC-3), Dennis Kucinich (OH-10), Alan Grayson (FL-8)
Losers:
Virgil Goode Jr. (VA-5), William "B.J." Lawson (NC-4), Michael Delavar (WA-3), Delia Lopez (OR-3), Richard Matthews (MD-2), Peter James (MD-4), Collins Bailey (MD-5), Michael T. Hargadon (MD-7), George Lilley (CO-1), Mark Mulligan (FL-2), John McCay (MS-4), Bob Conley (SC-US Senate), Robert M. Bird (AK-US Senate), Dave Brownlow (OR-US Senate), CA Proposition 8 (NO)
Honorable mentions:
Zach Wamp (TN-3), Tom McClintock (CA-4), Jimmy Duncan (TN-2), Dean Andal (CA-11)
2010-2011:
Winners:
Ron Paul (TX-14), Tim Johnson (IL-15), , Walter Jones (NC-3), Rand Paul (KY-US Senate), Mike Lee (UT-US Senate), Justin Amash (MI-3), Dennis Kucinich (OH-10), Glen Bradley (NC House), Lincoln Chafee (RI-Governor) (36.10%)
Losers:
William "B.J." Lawson (NC-4), Art Robinson (OR-4), John Dennis (CA-8), John Koster (WA-2), Delia Lopez (OR-3), David Ratowitz (IL-5), Gary Clift (CA-10), Robyn Hamlin (MO-1)Robert Vaughn (CA-38-US House), Joe Miller (AK-US Senate), Alan Grayson (FL-8), Russ Feingold (WI-US Senate)
Tom Tancredo (CO-Governor) (36.43%, 2 of 3), Tom Horner (MN-Governor) (11.94%, 3 of 3), Tim Cahill (MA-Governor) (8.03%, 3 of 3), Eliot Cutler (ME-Governor) (36.36%, 2 of 4), Chris Daggert (NJ-Governor) (5.76%, 3 of 3), Dean Barkley (MN-US Senate) (15.15%, 3 of 3), Jack Davis (NY-26-US House) (9.01%, 3 of 3), Douglas Hoffman (NY-23-US House) (6.07%, 3 of 3), Ed Mishou (TX-27-US House) (5%, 3 of 3), David Christensen (CA-11-US House) (5%, 3 of 3)
B. Thomas Marking (SD-AL-US House) (6%, 3 of 3), Randy Wilkinson (FL-12-US House) (11%, 3 of 3), Mark Vogel (IN-2-US House) (5%, 3 of 3), Steven Wilson (MN-1-US House) (5%, 3 of 3), Jake Towne (PA-15-US House), CA Proposition 19 (YES)
Honorable mentions:
David Schweikert (AZ-6), Raul Labrador (ID-1), Tom McClintock (CA-4), Jimmy Duncan (TN-2), Roscoe Bartlett (MD-6), Tim Huelskamp (KS-1), Jim DeMint (SC-US Senate), Pat Toomey (PA-US Senate), Nikki Haley (SC-Governor)
Shawn Moody (ME-Governor) lost (5.02%, 4/4) | Kenneth Block (RI-Governor) lost (6.47%, 4/4)
2012-2013:
Gary Johnson (US President) lost, 1%
Winners:
Justin Amash (MI-2), Thomas Massie (KY-4), Kerry Bentivolio (MI-11), Steve Stockman (TX-36), Walter Jones (NC-3), Ted Yoho (FL-3), Mark Takano (CA-41), Alan Grayson (FL-9), Beto O'Rourke (TX-16), Eric Swalwell (CA-15)
Losers:
John Dennis (CA-12), Art Robinson (OR-4), John Koster (WA-1), Robyn Hamlin (MO-1), Ron Bemis (WA-7), Kurt Bills (MN-US Senate), Barry Hinckley (RI-US Senate), Michael Baumgartner (WA-US Senate), Kurt Haskell (MI-7), Rob Zerban (WI-1), Jim Graves (MN-6), Steve Royal (NC-Treasurer), Dean Barkley (MN-SC-Position 1), Richard B. Sanders (WA-SC-Position 9)
Minor parties for Congress:
Tisha Casida (CO-3-US House), 3%, R.J. Harris (OK-4-US House), David Pangrac (AR-3-US House) 8%, Ursula Rozum (NY-24-US House), 8%, 3 of 3, Paula Bradshaw (IL-US House), 6%, 3 of 3, Rebekah Kennedy (AR-3-US House) 16%, Bill Bloomfield (CA-33-US House) 53-47, lost., Andrew Horning (IN-US Senate) 6%, 3 of 3, cost Mourdock election. . Dan Cox (MT-US Senate), 6%, 3 of 3, cost Rehberg election, Jonathan Dine (MO-US Senate), 6%, 3 of 3.
Propositions:
Winners:
CA Proposition 29 (NO), CA Proposition 31 (NO), CA Proposition 36 (YES), CA Proposition 38 (NO), CA Proposition 40 (YES), Colorado Amendment 64 (YES), Washington Initiative 502 (YES), Massachusetts Question 3 (YES), Montana IR-124 (NO), Maine Question 1 (YES), Minnesota Same-Sex Marriage Amendment (NO), Maryland Question 6 (YES), Washington Referendum 74 (YES)
Losers:
CA Proposition 28 (NO), CA Proposition 30 (NO), CA Proposition 32 (YES), CA Proposition 33 (YES), CA Proposition 34 (YES), CA Proposition 35 (NO), CA Proposition 37 (YES), CA Proposition 39 (NO), Oregon Measure 80 (YES), Massachusetts Question 2 (YES), North Carolina Amendment 1 (NO), Arkansas Issue 5 (YES)
Honorable mentions
Winners:
David Schweikert (AZ-6), Ted Cruz (TX-US Senate), Walter Jones (NC-3), Raul Labrador (ID-1), Tom McClintock (CA-4), Randy Weber (TX-14), Jimmy Duncan (TN-2), Markwayne Mullin (OK-2), Jared Huffman (CA-2)
Losers:
Jessica Puente Bradshaw (TX-34), Roscoe Bartlett (MD-6), Gregg Imus (CA-8), Eric Knowles (MD-3), Gary King (LA-1), Wayne Powell (VA-7), Manan Trivedi (PA-6), Michael Williamson (CA-42), Connie Mack IV (FL-US Senate), Denny Rehberg (MT-US Senate), Kevin Wade (DE-US Senate), Richard Tisei (MA-6), Mia Love (UT-4), Carl DeMaio (San Diego Mayor)
2014-2015:
Justin Amash (MI-2), Thomas Massie (KY-4), Kerry Bentivolio (MI-11), Steve Stockman – (TX-36), Ted Yoho (FL-3), Mark Takano (CA-41), Alan Grayson (FL-9), Beto O'Rourke (TX-16), Eric Swalwell (CA-15)
Honorable mentions:
David Schweikert (AZ-6), Raul Labrador (ID-1), Tom McClintock (CA-4), Randy Weber (TX-14), Jimmy Duncan (TN-2), Markwayne Mullin (OK-2), Jared Huffman (CA-2)
My Endorsement List 2012
President:
Gary Johnson/Judge James Gray (Libertarian)
Endorsed by Ron Paul
Senators:
Kurt Bills - Minnesota (Klobuchar's Seat) (State Rep - 1 term) [Seat rating: Lean Democrat]
Barry Hinckley - Rhode Island (Whitehouse's Seat) [Seat rating: Safe Democrat]
Michael Baumgartner - Washington (Cantwell's Seat) [State Sen - 1 term) [Seat rating: Safe Democrat]
Considered: Connie Mack IV (R-FL), Denny Rehberg (R-MT, Ted Cruz (R-TX), Kevin Wade (R-DE)
Others (specified):
LBT=Libertarian, I=Independent, CON=Constitution, G=Green/Mountain
Texas: John Jay Myers (LBT)
New Jersey: Ken Kaplan (LBT)
Tennessee: Dr. Shaun Crowell (LBT) - on ballot as independent-
Montana: Dan Cox (LBT)
Michigan: Scott Boman (LBT)
Pennsylvania: Rayburn Smith (LBT)
Missouri: Jonathan Dine (LBT)
Connecticut: Paul Passarelli (LBT)
Wisconsin: Joseph Kexel (LBT)
Vermont: Bernie Sanders (I)
Maine: Andrew Ian Dodge (LBT) - on ballot as Liberty -
Nebraska: Russell Anderson (I) - not on ballot -
Florida: Chris Borgia (I)
Mississippi: Thomas Cramer (CON)
Utah: Shaun McCausland (CON)
West Virginia: Mayor Bob Henry Baber (G)
Delaware: Andrew Groff (G)
Wyoming: Joel Otto (LBT) - on ballot as Country -
Ohio: Scott Rupert (I)
U.S. House
The thread that ties together the following candidates is a commitment to the Constitution of the United States, to an anti-war foreign policy (non-interventionist or isolationist) and a belief in personal liberty. Additionally, all of these candidates share a desire to reduce unnecessary spending and fix the debt.
Liberty Republicans:
Definition - A Republican with non-interventionist foreign policy, a civil libertarian and fiscal conservative.
Summary: (listed in order of likelihood of victory)
Ron Paul Coalition: Justin Amash, Thomas Massie, Ted Yoho, Kerry Bentivolio, John Koster, Art Robinson, John Dennis
Liberty Coalition: Raul Labrador, Tom McClintock, David Schweikert, Jimmy Duncan, Walter Jones, Randy Weber, Don Volaric, Roscoe Bartlett, Jessica Puente Bradshaw, Gregg Imus, Eric Knowles, Ron Bemis, Robyn Hamlin
Blue=endorsed by Paul
Ron Paul's Endorsements 2012
Justin Amash - Michigan's 3rd District (District rating: Safe Republican) [Michigan's 2nd District (1 term)]
Thomas Massie - Kentucky's 4th District (District rating: Safe Republican) [County Judge]
Steve Stockman - Texas' 36th District (District rating: Safe Republican) [Texas' 9th District (2 terms)]
Ted Yoho - Florida's 3rd District (District rating: Safe Republican)
Kerry Bentivolio - Michigan's 11th District (District rating: Lean Republican)
John Koster - Washington's 1st District (District rating: Tossup) [WA House (3 terms), Councilman]
Art Robinson - Oregon's 4th District (District rating: Lean Democrat)
Don Volaric - Michigan's 9th District (District rating: Lean Democrat)
John Dennis - California's 12th District (District rating: Safe Democrat)
Ron Bemis* - Washington's 7th District (District rating: Safe Democrat)
Robyn Hamlin - Missouri's 1st District (District rating: Safe Democrat)
Honorable mentions: Raul Labrador (District 1-Idaho), Tom McClintock (District 4-California), Randy Weber (District 14-Texas), Jimmy Duncan (District 2-Tenn) and Walter Jones (District 3-North Carolina), David Schweikert (District 6-Arizona), Markwayne Mullin (District 2-Oklahoma), Jessica Puente Bradshaw (District 34-Texas), Gregg Imus (District 8-California), Roscoe Bartlett (District 6-Maryland), Eric Knowles (District 3-Maryland), Gary King (District 1-Louisiana)
*Bemis is an independent, but ticked "favors the Republican party" in an attempt to unseat McDermott, one of the worst Dems in Washington D.C.
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Progressive Democrats: (no incumbents)
Mark Takano (District 41-California) [District rating: Lean Democrat]
Michael Williamson (District 42-California) [District rating: Safe Republican]
Alan Grayson (District 9-Florida) [District rating: Lean Democrat]
Kurt Haskell (District 7-Michigan) [District rating: Lean Republican]
Beto O'Rourke (District 16-Texas) [District rating: Lean Democrat]
Eric Swalwell (District 15-California) [District rating: Lean Swalwell]
Rob Zerban (District 1-Wisconsin, against Ryan) [District rating: Safe Republican]
Jim Graves (District 6-Minnesota, against Bachmann) (District rating: Tossup)
Jared Huffman (District 2-California) [District rating: Lean Democrat]
Wayne Powell (District 7-Virginia, against Cantor) [District rating: Safe Republican]
Manan Trivedi (District 6-Pennsylvania) [District rating: Lean Republican]
Minor parties and independents:
Tisha Casida (District 3-Colorado, Independent)
R.J. Harris (District 4-Oklahoma, Independent/Libertarian)
David Pangrac (District 3-Arkansas, Libertarian)
Eric Olson (District At Large-North Dakota, Libertarian)
Pat Martin (District 5-Oklahoma, Independent/Modern Whig)
Calen Fretts (District 1-Florida, Libertarian)
Rob Oates (District 1-Idaho, Libertarian)
Michael McDermott (District 3-New York, Libertarian)
Sean Stipe (District 9-Ohio, Libertarian) *running vs Joe the Plumber*
Mike Koffenberger (District 4-Pennsylvania, Libertarian)
Ursula Rozum (District 24-New York, Green)
Cynthia McKinney (District 4-Georgia, Green) -write in-
Rebekah Kennedy (District 3-Arkansas, Green)
Steven Reynolds (District 1-Oregon, Libertarian/Progressive/Pacific Green)
Bill Bloomfield (District 33-California, Independent)
U.S. Governors:
LBT=Libertarian, I=Independent, CON=Constitution, G=Green/Mountain
Puerto Rico: Luis Fortuno (Pro-Statehood)
Vermont: Cris Ericson (US Marijuana)
Montana: Ronald Vandevander (LBT)
North Dakota: Roland Riemers (LBT) - on ballot as Independent -
Utah: Ken Larsen (LBT)
Delaware: Mark Andrew Perri (G)
Missouri: James Higgins (LBT)
West Virginia: David Moran (LBT)
Indiana: Rupert Boneham (LBT)
North Carolina: Barbara Howe (LBT)
Washington: James A. White (I) - write in -
Supreme Courts:
Washington: Position 9 - Richard B. Sanders (endorsed by Republican/Libertarian parties)
Minnesota: Position 1 - Dean Barkley (former Senator, Minnesota Independence party)
Other offices:
Steve Royal - North Carolina Treasurer (R, Paul supporter)
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(parentheses explain what the measure is and what a YES vote means)
Ballot measures:
Prop 28: NO (change term limits)
Prop 29: NO (Increase tax on cigarettes)
California: (5 YES, 5 NO)
RLC=Republican Liberty Caucus
Prop 30: NO (new taxes) [RLC: NO]
Prop 31: NO (Two year budget cycle) [RLC: NO]
Prop 32: YES (Fighting Union/Labor power in CA Politics) [RLC: YES]
Prop 33: YES (Car insurance rates based on previous coverage) [RLC: YES]
Prop 34: YES (to abolish death penalty) [RLC: YES]
Prop 35: NO (to extend prohibition of human trafficking, extremely broad) [RLC: NO]
Prop 36: YES (Reforming the Three Strikes Law, saves $100million/year) [RLC: YES]
Prop 37: YES (Mandatory labeling of genetically-modified foods) [RLC: NO]
Prop 38: NO (new taxes) [RLC: NO]
Prop 39*: NO (end tax loopholes on corporations, $1 billion/year increase) [RLC: NO]
Prop 40: YES (Referendum/veto of current redistricting plan) [RLC: NP]
*Out of principle, I will vote NO on Prop 39, however, I do want it to pass and it's extremely likely to do so.
Other States:
Marijuana:
Colorado Amendment 64 (2012) - YES (to legalize marijuana)
Washington Initiative 502 (2012) - YES (to decriminalize marijuana)
Oregon Measure 80 (2012) - YES (to legalize marijuana)
Massachusetts Question 2 (2012) - YES (to legalize medical marijuana)
Arkansas Issue 5 (2012) - YES (to legalize medical marijuana)
Medical Marijuana initiative Grand Rapids, Mi.
Marriage:
North Carolina Amendment 1 (2012) - NO (to ban marriage equality)
Maine Question 1 (2012) - YES (to legalize marriage equality)
Minnesota Same-Sex Marriage Amendment (2012) - NO (to ban marriage equality)
Maryland Question 6 (2012) - YES (to uphold marriage equality)
Washington Referendum 74 (2012) - YES (to legalize marriage equality)
State Legislatures
LibertyCandidates.com
Note - there are dozens of "Liberty Candidates" lists, I have personally examined each candidate listed below, and feel they'd all make great citizen legislators and possibly Congressman/Senators in the future.
Winners: (47)
Maine: Aaron Libby, Heather Sirocki, Ellie Espling, Deb Sanderson, David Johnson
California: Allan Mansoor, Jeff Gorell
Missouri: Paul Curtman
Rhode Island: Nick Kettle
Oklahoma: Charles Key, Nathan Dahm
South Dakota: Jon Hansen
South Carolina: Lee Bright, Kevin Bryant, Tom Davis, Danny Verdin
Louisiana: Joel Robideaux
New Jersey: Michael Doherty
Pennsylvania: Mike Folmer
Idaho: Lenore Barrett, Pete Nielsen, Shirley McKague, Monty Pearce
Wyoming: Kendell Kroeker
Colorado: Justin Everett
Minnesota: David FitzSimmons, Branden Petersen
Iowa: Tom Shaw, Jason Schultz, Jake Highfill
Washington: Matthew Shea, Cary Condotta, Jason Overstreet
New Hampshire: Andy Sanborn, Tim Comerford, Guy Comtois, J.R. Hoell, Laura Jones, George Lambert, Keith Murphy, Laurence Rappaport, Lisa Scontsas, Kathleen Souza, Steve Vaillancourt, Mark Warden
Georgia: Charles Gregory
Vermont: Tom Burditt
Losers: 68
Maine: Beth O'Connor, Mike Wallace, John Jones, Matt Maloney, Kevin Casey, Sam Canders, Davian Akers, Gwen Tuttle, Sherman Hutchins, Roxy Hagerman, Tom Sarbanis
Massachusetts: Karin Rhoton
Montana: Tim Baldwin
Kentucky: Chris Hightower
Georgia: Carter Kessler
California: Todd Zink, Al Phillips, Chris Kolski, Jose Aguilar, Chris Norby, Phil Paule, Sherry Hodges
New Mexico: Robert Cain
Hawaii: Simon Russell
Michigan: Chad Dewey
Wisconsin: Scott Noble
South Carolina: Ryan Payne
Oklahoma: Howard Houchen
Colorado: Ellyn Hilliard, Adam Ochs, Brian Vande Krol, Jon Fye
Minnesota: Melissa Valeriano, Adam Pace, Mark Stefan, Paul Tuschy, Nate Atkins, Andrew Ojeda, Brandon Carmack, Daniel Lipp, Carlos Conway, Ben Blomgren, John Quinn, Rick Karschnia
Iowa: Steve McCoy, Joe Corbin, Dave Edwards, Ryan Flood, Will Johnson
Washington: Sam Wilson, Tony Stephens, David Spring
New Hampshire: Anne Cartwright, Jenn Coffey, Paul Ingbretson, Robert Kingsbury, Fred Leonard, Paul Mirski, Kevin Reichard, Brian Seaworth, Lisa Scontsas, Tammy Simmons, Kyle Tasker, Norman Tregenza, Phil Greazzo
Tennessee: Thom Gray
North Dakota: Mike Peterson
Vermont: Dexter Lefavour
Non-Republicrats with a chance of victory:
Gary Johnson/Judge James Gray (Libertarian)
Endorsed by Ron Paul
Senators:
Kurt Bills - Minnesota (Klobuchar's Seat) (State Rep - 1 term) [Seat rating: Lean Democrat]
Barry Hinckley - Rhode Island (Whitehouse's Seat) [Seat rating: Safe Democrat]
Michael Baumgartner - Washington (Cantwell's Seat) [State Sen - 1 term) [Seat rating: Safe Democrat]
Considered: Connie Mack IV (R-FL), Denny Rehberg (R-MT, Ted Cruz (R-TX), Kevin Wade (R-DE)
Others (specified):
LBT=Libertarian, I=Independent, CON=Constitution, G=Green/Mountain
Texas: John Jay Myers (LBT)
New Jersey: Ken Kaplan (LBT)
Tennessee: Dr. Shaun Crowell (LBT) - on ballot as independent-
Montana: Dan Cox (LBT)
Michigan: Scott Boman (LBT)
Pennsylvania: Rayburn Smith (LBT)
Missouri: Jonathan Dine (LBT)
Connecticut: Paul Passarelli (LBT)
Wisconsin: Joseph Kexel (LBT)
Vermont: Bernie Sanders (I)
Maine: Andrew Ian Dodge (LBT) - on ballot as Liberty -
Nebraska: Russell Anderson (I) - not on ballot -
Florida: Chris Borgia (I)
Mississippi: Thomas Cramer (CON)
Utah: Shaun McCausland (CON)
West Virginia: Mayor Bob Henry Baber (G)
Delaware: Andrew Groff (G)
Wyoming: Joel Otto (LBT) - on ballot as Country -
Ohio: Scott Rupert (I)
U.S. House
The thread that ties together the following candidates is a commitment to the Constitution of the United States, to an anti-war foreign policy (non-interventionist or isolationist) and a belief in personal liberty. Additionally, all of these candidates share a desire to reduce unnecessary spending and fix the debt.
Liberty Republicans:
Definition - A Republican with non-interventionist foreign policy, a civil libertarian and fiscal conservative.
Summary: (listed in order of likelihood of victory)
Ron Paul Coalition: Justin Amash, Thomas Massie, Ted Yoho, Kerry Bentivolio, John Koster, Art Robinson, John Dennis
Liberty Coalition: Raul Labrador, Tom McClintock, David Schweikert, Jimmy Duncan, Walter Jones, Randy Weber, Don Volaric, Roscoe Bartlett, Jessica Puente Bradshaw, Gregg Imus, Eric Knowles, Ron Bemis, Robyn Hamlin
Blue=endorsed by Paul
Ron Paul's Endorsements 2012
Justin Amash - Michigan's 3rd District (District rating: Safe Republican) [Michigan's 2nd District (1 term)]
Thomas Massie - Kentucky's 4th District (District rating: Safe Republican) [County Judge]
Steve Stockman - Texas' 36th District (District rating: Safe Republican) [Texas' 9th District (2 terms)]
Ted Yoho - Florida's 3rd District (District rating: Safe Republican)
Kerry Bentivolio - Michigan's 11th District (District rating: Lean Republican)
John Koster - Washington's 1st District (District rating: Tossup) [WA House (3 terms), Councilman]
Art Robinson - Oregon's 4th District (District rating: Lean Democrat)
Don Volaric - Michigan's 9th District (District rating: Lean Democrat)
John Dennis - California's 12th District (District rating: Safe Democrat)
Ron Bemis* - Washington's 7th District (District rating: Safe Democrat)
Robyn Hamlin - Missouri's 1st District (District rating: Safe Democrat)
Honorable mentions: Raul Labrador (District 1-Idaho), Tom McClintock (District 4-California), Randy Weber (District 14-Texas), Jimmy Duncan (District 2-Tenn) and Walter Jones (District 3-North Carolina), David Schweikert (District 6-Arizona), Markwayne Mullin (District 2-Oklahoma), Jessica Puente Bradshaw (District 34-Texas), Gregg Imus (District 8-California), Roscoe Bartlett (District 6-Maryland), Eric Knowles (District 3-Maryland), Gary King (District 1-Louisiana)
*Bemis is an independent, but ticked "favors the Republican party" in an attempt to unseat McDermott, one of the worst Dems in Washington D.C.
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Progressive Democrats: (no incumbents)
Mark Takano (District 41-California) [District rating: Lean Democrat]
Michael Williamson (District 42-California) [District rating: Safe Republican]
Alan Grayson (District 9-Florida) [District rating: Lean Democrat]
Kurt Haskell (District 7-Michigan) [District rating: Lean Republican]
Beto O'Rourke (District 16-Texas) [District rating: Lean Democrat]
Eric Swalwell (District 15-California) [District rating: Lean Swalwell]
Rob Zerban (District 1-Wisconsin, against Ryan) [District rating: Safe Republican]
Jim Graves (District 6-Minnesota, against Bachmann) (District rating: Tossup)
Jared Huffman (District 2-California) [District rating: Lean Democrat]
Wayne Powell (District 7-Virginia, against Cantor) [District rating: Safe Republican]
Manan Trivedi (District 6-Pennsylvania) [District rating: Lean Republican]
Minor parties and independents:
Tisha Casida (District 3-Colorado, Independent)
R.J. Harris (District 4-Oklahoma, Independent/Libertarian)
David Pangrac (District 3-Arkansas, Libertarian)
Eric Olson (District At Large-North Dakota, Libertarian)
Pat Martin (District 5-Oklahoma, Independent/Modern Whig)
Calen Fretts (District 1-Florida, Libertarian)
Rob Oates (District 1-Idaho, Libertarian)
Michael McDermott (District 3-New York, Libertarian)
Sean Stipe (District 9-Ohio, Libertarian) *running vs Joe the Plumber*
Mike Koffenberger (District 4-Pennsylvania, Libertarian)
Ursula Rozum (District 24-New York, Green)
Cynthia McKinney (District 4-Georgia, Green) -write in-
Rebekah Kennedy (District 3-Arkansas, Green)
Steven Reynolds (District 1-Oregon, Libertarian/Progressive/Pacific Green)
Bill Bloomfield (District 33-California, Independent)
U.S. Governors:
LBT=Libertarian, I=Independent, CON=Constitution, G=Green/Mountain
Puerto Rico: Luis Fortuno (Pro-Statehood)
Vermont: Cris Ericson (US Marijuana)
Montana: Ronald Vandevander (LBT)
North Dakota: Roland Riemers (LBT) - on ballot as Independent -
Utah: Ken Larsen (LBT)
Delaware: Mark Andrew Perri (G)
Missouri: James Higgins (LBT)
West Virginia: David Moran (LBT)
Indiana: Rupert Boneham (LBT)
North Carolina: Barbara Howe (LBT)
Washington: James A. White (I) - write in -
Supreme Courts:
Washington: Position 9 - Richard B. Sanders (endorsed by Republican/Libertarian parties)
Minnesota: Position 1 - Dean Barkley (former Senator, Minnesota Independence party)
Other offices:
Steve Royal - North Carolina Treasurer (R, Paul supporter)
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(parentheses explain what the measure is and what a YES vote means)
Ballot measures:
Prop 28: NO (change term limits)
Prop 29: NO (Increase tax on cigarettes)
California: (5 YES, 5 NO)
RLC=Republican Liberty Caucus
Prop 30: NO (new taxes) [RLC: NO]
Prop 31: NO (Two year budget cycle) [RLC: NO]
Prop 32: YES (Fighting Union/Labor power in CA Politics) [RLC: YES]
Prop 33: YES (Car insurance rates based on previous coverage) [RLC: YES]
Prop 34: YES (to abolish death penalty) [RLC: YES]
Prop 35: NO (to extend prohibition of human trafficking, extremely broad) [RLC: NO]
Prop 36: YES (Reforming the Three Strikes Law, saves $100million/year) [RLC: YES]
Prop 37: YES (Mandatory labeling of genetically-modified foods) [RLC: NO]
Prop 38: NO (new taxes) [RLC: NO]
Prop 39*: NO (end tax loopholes on corporations, $1 billion/year increase) [RLC: NO]
Prop 40: YES (Referendum/veto of current redistricting plan) [RLC: NP]
*Out of principle, I will vote NO on Prop 39, however, I do want it to pass and it's extremely likely to do so.
Other States:
Marijuana:
Colorado Amendment 64 (2012) - YES (to legalize marijuana)
Washington Initiative 502 (2012) - YES (to decriminalize marijuana)
Oregon Measure 80 (2012) - YES (to legalize marijuana)
Massachusetts Question 2 (2012) - YES (to legalize medical marijuana)
Arkansas Issue 5 (2012) - YES (to legalize medical marijuana)
Medical Marijuana initiative Grand Rapids, Mi.
Marriage:
North Carolina Amendment 1 (2012) - NO (to ban marriage equality)
Maine Question 1 (2012) - YES (to legalize marriage equality)
Minnesota Same-Sex Marriage Amendment (2012) - NO (to ban marriage equality)
Maryland Question 6 (2012) - YES (to uphold marriage equality)
Washington Referendum 74 (2012) - YES (to legalize marriage equality)
State Legislatures
LibertyCandidates.com
Note - there are dozens of "Liberty Candidates" lists, I have personally examined each candidate listed below, and feel they'd all make great citizen legislators and possibly Congressman/Senators in the future.
Winners: (47)
Maine: Aaron Libby, Heather Sirocki, Ellie Espling, Deb Sanderson, David Johnson
California: Allan Mansoor, Jeff Gorell
Missouri: Paul Curtman
Rhode Island: Nick Kettle
Oklahoma: Charles Key, Nathan Dahm
South Dakota: Jon Hansen
South Carolina: Lee Bright, Kevin Bryant, Tom Davis, Danny Verdin
Louisiana: Joel Robideaux
New Jersey: Michael Doherty
Pennsylvania: Mike Folmer
Idaho: Lenore Barrett, Pete Nielsen, Shirley McKague, Monty Pearce
Wyoming: Kendell Kroeker
Colorado: Justin Everett
Minnesota: David FitzSimmons, Branden Petersen
Iowa: Tom Shaw, Jason Schultz, Jake Highfill
Washington: Matthew Shea, Cary Condotta, Jason Overstreet
New Hampshire: Andy Sanborn, Tim Comerford, Guy Comtois, J.R. Hoell, Laura Jones, George Lambert, Keith Murphy, Laurence Rappaport, Lisa Scontsas, Kathleen Souza, Steve Vaillancourt, Mark Warden
Georgia: Charles Gregory
Vermont: Tom Burditt
Losers: 68
Maine: Beth O'Connor, Mike Wallace, John Jones, Matt Maloney, Kevin Casey, Sam Canders, Davian Akers, Gwen Tuttle, Sherman Hutchins, Roxy Hagerman, Tom Sarbanis
Massachusetts: Karin Rhoton
Montana: Tim Baldwin
Kentucky: Chris Hightower
Georgia: Carter Kessler
California: Todd Zink, Al Phillips, Chris Kolski, Jose Aguilar, Chris Norby, Phil Paule, Sherry Hodges
New Mexico: Robert Cain
Hawaii: Simon Russell
Michigan: Chad Dewey
Wisconsin: Scott Noble
South Carolina: Ryan Payne
Oklahoma: Howard Houchen
Colorado: Ellyn Hilliard, Adam Ochs, Brian Vande Krol, Jon Fye
Minnesota: Melissa Valeriano, Adam Pace, Mark Stefan, Paul Tuschy, Nate Atkins, Andrew Ojeda, Brandon Carmack, Daniel Lipp, Carlos Conway, Ben Blomgren, John Quinn, Rick Karschnia
Iowa: Steve McCoy, Joe Corbin, Dave Edwards, Ryan Flood, Will Johnson
Washington: Sam Wilson, Tony Stephens, David Spring
New Hampshire: Anne Cartwright, Jenn Coffey, Paul Ingbretson, Robert Kingsbury, Fred Leonard, Paul Mirski, Kevin Reichard, Brian Seaworth, Lisa Scontsas, Tammy Simmons, Kyle Tasker, Norman Tregenza, Phil Greazzo
Tennessee: Thom Gray
North Dakota: Mike Peterson
Vermont: Dexter Lefavour
Non-Republicrats with a chance of victory:
- Fred Horch (Maine) House-066 2 of 3, 32%
- Fred Smith (Arkansas) House-050 - ELECTED
- Jonathan Dedering (Wisconsin) lost 27%
- Melissa Schlag (Connecticut) lost
- Asher Platts (Maine) lost
- Tom MacMillan (Maine) lost
- Keiko Bonk (Hawaii) House-20 30%, 2 of 3
- Scott Laugenaur (Massachusetts) lost
- Peter Lavenia (New York) lost
- Deb Shafto (Texas) lost
- Karen Morian (Florida) House-12- 32%, 2 of 2
- Raye Felder (South Carolina, Independent) - House 26 ELECTED
- Nancy Argenziano (Florida, Independent Party) 034 - LOST
- Lance Tyson (Illinois, Unity Party) 010 - LOST
- Kathleen Curry (Colorado, Independent) - 061 lost
- Margaret Melson (Delaware, Libertarian) 14 lost
- Tim Menger (Colorado, Libertarian) 054 lost
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