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The '''Libertarian Party''' (formed in 1971) is an [[United States|American]] political [[party]] advocating [[libertarian]] political views (although many libertarians are not members of the Libertarian Party). In terms of [[Presidential election]]s, the party reached its peak in popularity in [[United States presidential election, 1980|1980]], receiving only about 1% of the vote<ref>[http://uselectionatlas.org/RESULTS/ Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections]</ref>. However in terms of political activity (number of candidates, access to the ballot, and elected office holders), the Libertarian Party is the third-largest political party in America. They are active in all 50 states and have more than 200,000 registered voters. Most Libertarian Party elected officials are in office at the local level of government.<ref>[http://www.lp.org/article_85.shtml Frequently asked questions about the Libertarian Party]</ref> The party has permanent ballot status in 27 out of 50 states and runs candidates in all 50. | The '''Libertarian Party''' (formed in 1971) is an [[United States|American]] political [[party]] advocating [[libertarian]] political views (although many libertarians are not members of the Libertarian Party). In terms of [[Presidential election]]s, the party reached its peak in popularity in [[United States presidential election, 1980|1980]], receiving only about 1% of the vote<ref>[http://uselectionatlas.org/RESULTS/ Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections]</ref>. However in terms of political activity (number of candidates, access to the ballot, and elected office holders), the Libertarian Party is the third-largest political party in America. They are active in all 50 states and have more than 200,000 registered voters. Most Libertarian Party elected officials are in office at the local level of government.<ref>[http://www.lp.org/article_85.shtml Frequently asked questions about the Libertarian Party]</ref> The party has permanent ballot status in 27 out of 50 states and runs candidates in all 50. | ||
| − | ==Platform== | + | ==Party Platform== |
| − | The Libertarian Party | + | The Libertarian Party platform is a combination of fiscal conservatism and social liberalism with a strong emphasis on individual liberty and responsibility. Libertarians believe in free market economics, protection of private property, and in any person's right to perform any action which is peaceful and honest. These are the fundamental principals which guide the rest of the platform. <ref>http://www.lp.org/issues/platform_all.shtml National Platform of the Libertarian Party]</ref> |
==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
Revision as of 21:41, August 7, 2007
The Libertarian Party (formed in 1971) is an American political party advocating libertarian political views (although many libertarians are not members of the Libertarian Party). In terms of Presidential elections, the party reached its peak in popularity in 1980, receiving only about 1% of the vote[1]. However in terms of political activity (number of candidates, access to the ballot, and elected office holders), the Libertarian Party is the third-largest political party in America. They are active in all 50 states and have more than 200,000 registered voters. Most Libertarian Party elected officials are in office at the local level of government.[2] The party has permanent ballot status in 27 out of 50 states and runs candidates in all 50.
Party Platform
The Libertarian Party platform is a combination of fiscal conservatism and social liberalism with a strong emphasis on individual liberty and responsibility. Libertarians believe in free market economics, protection of private property, and in any person's right to perform any action which is peaceful and honest. These are the fundamental principals which guide the rest of the platform. [3]
External Links
References
- ↑ Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections
- ↑ Frequently asked questions about the Libertarian Party
- ↑ http://www.lp.org/issues/platform_all.shtml National Platform of the Libertarian Party]