Hello fellow Libertarian!
Wouldn't you like to see a Libertarian candidate in every spot on your ballot
next election?
Don't you want the chance to vote for your ideal candidate:
* Who truly understands the Constitution and the Bill of Rights?
* Who believes that freedom works and freedom is right?
* Whose stand on the issues matches your own: Pro-freedom -- on every issue --
all the time?
That ideal candidate is you!
Yes, we are seriously asking you to run for office as a Libertarian candidate.
Since the Libertarian Party was formed, Libertarians have served between 1,000
and 2,000 elective office terms. As a result, those dedicated Libertarians
have saved taxpayers millions of dollars and helped to incrementally roll back
government interference in everyone's right to do as they please. Now, it's up
to you. The only way we can continue building on our past efforts is to
relentlessly challenge the parties of fat government at the ballot box.
Wouldn't a Libertarian voice be important in your local or state government?
That voice can be *your* voice! If you want to be a candidate, the Libertarian
Party of Virginia can help with petitioning information, finding volunteers in
your own area, and can point you towards some of the best grassroots political
training available.
At the local level, we often have the most impact. Almost all of the
Libertarian Party's elected public officials are working on the local level,
helping to enact real changes in their communities and building the stature and
reputation of the Libertarian Party. That's why we're asking you now -- there
will be elections on May 6 for city and town offices all across Virginia:
- City Council (30 cities)
- City School Boards (18 cities)
- Town Council (180 towns)
- City or Town Mayor
- Town Treasurer
- Town Recorder (Clerk)
The deadline to enter these races is March 4 -- just a few weeks away!
Do the odds of winning seem daunting? Well, winning isn't always the only
reason to run. Time after time, we see that the more candidates the party
runs, the more media coverage they receive, the better their average vote, and
most importantly, the more of them win their races. You will greatly help our
effort even if your campaign activities are limited to little more than getting
your name on the ballot. In addition, working towards the ballot box year
after year tends to help us "grow" on the voters and paves the way for better
market share in the next election.
Most Americans get their first exposure to Libertarian ideas through our
campaigns. Without candidates and campaigns, we are invisible. Running for
office is the single most effective way to promote the freedom philosophy.
It's not too early to start organizing your run -- your campaign will be
healthier with an early start!
What is the minimum we need of a candidate?
* If the media calls, return their call promptly. Just think, they may write
news articles on you and your Libertarian views!
* Answer the questionnaires that you'll receive from various political and
community groups. Won't you enjoy the opportunity to tell everyone what you
really think?
* Attend any candidate forums you are invited to, or at least respond with
regrets if you cannot attend.
* Have several high-quality photos taken to provide to any media who may call.
* Finally, comply with the contribution filing requirements and campaign ethics
rules.
If you will do just the above, you will be a great asset to our efforts over
the next year. If you are willing to do even more, you'll advance the cause of
Liberty even further. And there is help available every step of the way.
If you want to run for office or are seriously considering a run, please fill
out our candidate form at:
http://Campaign.LPVA.com
>From there we'll send you more information about running for office and put
>you in contact with your district or local chair. They can aid in finding
>volunteers to assist you.
With your help, we will bring more people into the Libertarian Party, enhance
our legitimacy, and give voters a real choice when they go to the polls. The
fight for our Liberty is here and now -- you can help make a difference!
I hope to hear from you soon.
Yours in Freedom,
-- Marc Montoni, Secretary
Libertarian Pary of Virginia
P.S. I know that not everyone can make the decision to run. But if you can't
do so this year, will you please step forward with a contribution to help
support those who do run this year? Your best contribution today will help us
recruit a bigger slate of candidates to represent YOUR views on the ballot, and
it will help us fund credible races around the state. Please visit:
http://Contribute.LPVA.com
... and make your best donation today. Thank you.
P.P.S. I'm putting my money where my mouth is. I have a $1,000 donation
waiting for the right candidate at the local level. It's not offered to just
anyone -- the eventual recipient is going to have to be a very hard worker who
has recruited a serious campaign volunteer team, and who is promoting a
consistent libertarian stance on all issues. If you're serious about running
for local office and going for a win, let's talk.
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