[Lnc-business] Top Two

[Nicholas Sarwark]

The LNC can, I believe, spend money to oppose top-two in Oregon.  It
is simpler, if the Libertarian Party of Oregon is FEC filing to
transfer funds to them to spend in Oregon.  That's my read on it,
though I'll defer to our lawyer and/or FEC consultant if they believe
my interpretation is incorrect.

The Libertarian Party of Oregon has placed language in the voter guide
before to argue for or against initiatives, and can do so in this case
as well.  It costs $1200.  I believe we would also be able to place a
separate argument as the LNC, though if we choose to do so, we should
coordinate with the Libertarian Party of Oregon to ensure we're not
making the same arguments in both.

If top two passes, the Libertarian Party of Oregon would still be
recognized as a political party, it would just become much less likely
that their candidates would appear on the November ballot.  See, e.g.
California.

-Nick

On Thu, Jul 17, 2014 at 3:25 PM, Joshua Katz <joshua.katz at lp.org> wrote:
> Is it within the jurisdiction of the LNC to take action to oppose top-two in
> Oregon, perhaps by setting aside money for a legal challenge or advertising
> before the vote?  If so, I suggest someone with the ability move to do so,
> as I do not think our affiliate there is in a position to fight it, being
> somewhat busy with other things?
>
> As a side note, does if top-two passes, does that impact the JC decision?
> Will there still be such a thing as SOS recognition for a party?
>
> Joshua A. Katz
>
> Region 8 (Region of Badassdom) Alternate
> Libertarian National Committee
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> Chair, Libertarian Party of Connecticut
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