by Josh Guckert Gary Johnson has engineered likely the most successful Libertarian presidential run in the party’s history. Nonetheless, he faces harsh criticism from some libertarians who suggest that a “better” candidate would have done better. These critics suffer from the fallacy of “special pleading,” otherwise known as “moving the goalposts.” First, let’s examine the…
By Josh Fatzick The reality show host and real estate tycoon who repeatedly demanded President Barack Obama present proof that he was born in Hawaii turned his attention to presidential candidate Sen. Ted Cruz on Monday. In an effort to keep himself relevant for his never-ending possible presidential campaign, Trump brought the same accusations about presidential eligibility…
By Jonathan Haggerty Donald Trump filed applications this month for temporary visas for 78 guest workers at his Mar-a-Lago resort and Trump National Golf Club in Florida. According to a Trump interview in September, finding Americans to fill jobs is a monumental task. He told MSNBC’s Morning Joe “getting help in Palm Beach during the…
LISTEN TO TLR’S LATEST PODCAST: By Phillip Stucky Reporters with CNN asked President Donald Trump how the Podesta email leak compares with the leak that former National Security Advisor Mike Flynn misled the administration about his conversation with a Russian ambassador at a press conference Thursday, and his response was epic. John Podesta was a…
6. Best Way To Send A Message The political landscape is changing, and LP candidates are proving to be more and more viable each election cycle. In a political atmosphere growing increasingly hostile, the best place for libertarians to try and make a policy difference may be the place where the philosophy isn’t just…
With the frost now promising snow, politicos anxiously look to Iowa and New Hampshire– the first proving grounds of the 2015 presidential primary elections. The campaign season has been anything but conventional. Early wisdom held the Republican contest would come down to two, Governor Scott Walker of Wisconsin and former Governor Jeb Bush of Florida….
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