Interesting rumors
The rumors that Carlson Tucker might be seeking the LP nomination are very encouraging. It isn’t that I think that if Tucker will be the LP nominee it will increase the party chances to win the election, but it will create a clear choice. I’m not sharing the excitement of many Libertarians with the candidacy of Bob Barr, I suspect, from reading his record, that he is plain social conservative. While I understand the motivation to attract the disappointed conservatives the plan shouldn’t be to become a conservative but rather offer an ideological choice.
While there are many things in common between the conservative movement and the Libertarians the LP should be careful from attempting to become another GOP. Nominating Barr only because of the hope that he will attract voters, that otherwise are not libertarian, is a grave mistake. On the other hand someone like Carlson Tucker represent a better Libertarian choice and he doesn’t lack public recognition will do great for attracting people who look for better choice than we are offered by the two major parties.
If the rumors happen to be true, I’ll be happy to volunteer for Carlson Tucker.
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