It's spring in New Hampshire and that means constantly changing weather (last week we had snow and now we're in the 60s), and of course town elections. I hope everyone has some pro-liberty choices on the ballot on Tuesday.
As you know the LPNH started our petition drive to be on the 2012 ballot. And because of a legislature that continually makes these things harder, we are still at it. Thankfully the end is in sight.
Town Elections, March 13th
Town Election Day is the number one, hands down, best time to collect signatures for our ballot access petition. And the LPNH needs more signatures to get all our candidates on the ballot. So I'm asking for your help.
Once again the LPNH was a co-sponsor of the NH Liberty Forum. This year was bigger than ever, with attendance estimates topping 400!
As a silver co-sponsor we were in the main lobby with a large table and a new banner. We debuted our new outreach trifolds on healthcare, ending the drug war, and food freedom. Plus this was the premier of our new Shire Silvers! (and Golds!)
Town elections in New Hampshire are just one month away. Once again we will have Libertarians running for office or for re-election. This is a great opportunity for everyone. If elected, they can have a positive impact on the lives of their neighbors. If you want to get involved, there is always help each campaign needs. Who knows, one of these candidates might be your neighbor.
So far, we know of at least 3 Libertarians who are running for local office.
When government spending cuts come up in conversation, Big Government Democratic and Republican Politicians break out the scare tactics. They threaten to cut the services that voters care about most. Police and fire protection, schools, and road repairs are some of their tried-and-true favorites.
Big Government Democrats and Republicans try to scare voters into believing that these are the only areas of government that can be cut. “Give us your tax dollars, or granny dies.”
Could 2012 be the year that everything comes together for Libertarians?
Former Governor Gary Johnson’s announcement last week that he’s leaving the GOP and running for president as a Libertarian brings a high-profile candidate to our Libertarian primary. Thousands of news stories and political commentaries were published and aired nationwide since his announcement where LP Chair Mark Hinkle signed him up to be a Life Member of our party.
In the spirit of many good organizations and candidates, the LPNH will be having our third "money bomb" on December 15th to celebrate Bill of Rights Day. Our goal is to raise at least $1791, to commemorate the year the Bill of Rights was ratified.
Thank you to all the members, old and new, who came to the 2011 LPNH state convention. Highlights included hearing from two presidential campaigns, raising some money for ballot access and meeting new Libertarians. We had some good back and forth discussing this year's activity and how we move forward.
The Repeal of what, you may ask. The repeal of Prohibition. On December 5th, 1933, the 21st Amendment to the Constitton, repealed the 18th and the spectre of Prohibition was banished from the land.
Join us for our annual state convention on December 3rd.
The business meeting is free and starts at 3pm, followed by a dinner social at 5pm. We're meeting at Chen Yang Li in Bedford.
All the presidential campaigns have been invited, the candidates that are unable to make may be sending representatives to advocate for their case. We will have a forum among those that attend to help us evaluate the campaigns and pledge some early support. We will be pledging at least one vote for the nominating convention in May. The more candidates who make it, the more votes we will pledge.