Democrats Attack Libertarians

The Democrats, through one of their various enforcer-arms (the Board of Elections), has made an attempt to destroy the Libertarian Party in North Carolina. Why? Because they don't like competition.

The Board of Elections has removed the ability of people to register with the party of their choice by decertifying the Libertarian Party in North Carolina. Another blogger, Rusty Sheridan is now not allowed to run for Charlotte Mayor, even after already registering. He is still trying, however.

Why would the Democrats in North Carolina do this? Instead, I believe the ballot access ought to be MORE open, not less. Currently North Carolina requires 70,000 people to sign a petition to have a party "certified." That's not right -- what if an entire town, 20,000 people, want to form their own political party. In North Carolina, they cannot. That's wrong.

Then again, the Democrats in North Carolina rule the state with an iron fist -- they don't like any competition in any way, shape or form. Do you still support Democrats?

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Posted by: Ogre at 05:00 AM

Comments

1 This is typical of the democratic branch. It will however only make people like them less them less in my opinion. The people's voice should never be silenced. What a shame the democrats can't see past their quest for power.

Posted by: Jay at August 30, 2005 07:29 AM (BKqRl)

2 "Democratic Branch."

Perhaps unintentionally well-said -- they do believe they are their own branch of government (at least in North Carolina), and their branch is superior to all other branches (and the Constitution).

Unfortunately, it seems that most people who vote for Democrats don't really care or pay attention, so things like this will not even be noticed by them. Hopefully I reach 1 voter each month with this information, but my estimates might be a bit high.

Posted by: Ogre at August 30, 2005 07:41 AM (/k+l4)

3 I don't understand why the Dems would do that; because Libertarians usually siphon votes from Republicans. Most Republican strategists LOVE the Green Party; because "Green" actually means "Get Republicans Elected Every November"

Posted by: Justin Thibault at August 30, 2005 10:09 AM (FWvKf)

4 Justin, my guess is that they don't want to take ANY chances. In some areas of North Carolina (very many, actually), there are Democrats with no Republican challenger. If they allow Libertarians to participate, they will have competition.

Also, there are large numbers of smaller governments in North Carolina (local governments) where a couple hundred votes is all you need to win. If a libertarian or two wins there, they could continue their rise -- which the Democrats do NOT want.

Posted by: Ogre at August 30, 2005 10:44 AM (/k+l4)

5 *whispering*

"New Hampshire"

Posted by: Harvey at August 30, 2005 05:27 PM (ubhj8)

6 You have NO idea how hard I'm trying.

Posted by: Ogre at August 30, 2005 08:00 PM (L0IGK)

7 It could be worse, it could be Republicans

Posted by: Ranting Tommy at August 30, 2005 08:09 PM (EIpgJ)

8 Republicans did actually fight this one, amazingly enough.

Posted by: Ogre at August 30, 2005 08:59 PM (L0IGK)

9 I don't think it's all the Democrats' fault. Republicans, in my experience, have not taken too kindly to Libertarian competition either.

Posted by: Rusty Sheridan at September 15, 2005 10:36 AM (GNtK0)

10 In this case, however, it is a Democrat-led group that's doing it. In many cases the minority Republicans are voting agains the Democrats here.

Posted by: Ogre at September 15, 2005 10:59 AM (/k+l4)






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