[Lnc-business] Request for co-sponsors for motion to support campaign of Joe Buchman

[Ken Moellman]

I found out about this campaign yesterday (now, 2 days ago) and the
referenced KSL interview almost immediately starts with the candidate
saying "I'm not going to win."  It made me sad. More importantly, I can't
agree to give money to someone who has already conceded the race.  I mean,
what is the money going to be used for?  Losing better?

By contrast, from what I can see, candidates like Laura Ebke and at least
one of the recent converts in NH are gearing up re-election campaigns with
the intent to win. They certainly haven't publicly conceded, anyway.  There
are lots of candidates throughout the country gearing up for 2018 races. 4
L converts and many other candidates looking to run winnable races.

If this body decides to support candidates, I'd really rather see this body
support candidates that are running to win.


On Mon, Jul 10, 2017 at 2:18 AM, Caryn Ann Harlos <carynannharlos at gmail.com>
wrote:

> Hello everyone, I received the below request from Dr. Joe Buchman (Utah)
> and have been speaking with him about this for the past few weeks.  I would
> like us to consider assisting him to our maximum allowed of 5K.
>
> ========
>
> To the members of the LNC:
>
> The resignation of Representative Chaffetz nine days ago from the Third
> District of Utah has created a Special Election to be held 7 November 2017
> .
>
> Joe Buchman is the Libertarian Candidate for that seat and following a
> special election convention by the Libertarian Party of Utah is on the
> ballot for November 7th.   There is a Democratic opponent.  Three
> Republicans will face each other in a primary next month.
>
> See: https://elections.utah.gov/election-resources/2017-candidate-filings
>
> This is, we believe, the only remaining contest for federal office in 2017
> with a Libertarian candidate.
>
> To date Dr. Buchman has invested $1,000.00 of his personal funds in the
> campaign and has raised approximately $250.00 from other donors, with
> promises for about $500 in process.
>
> Joe has just been scheduled as the sole guest for the first hour of Coast
> to Coast AM, a national networked late-night radio talk show with an
> estimated *2.5 million listeners*, for *Saturday evening, July 29th,
> 10:05PM to 11:00PM Pacific time*.  Past show hosts Art Bell and Rollye
> James were self-identified Libertarians, and past guests have included
> Judge Jim Gray, Michael Badnarik, Aaron Russo, Harry Browne, Andre Marrou
> and Dr. Buchman himself (in 2008, when he last ran for the US Congress).
>
> See: http://www.coasttocoastam.com/search/?query=libertarian
>
> Joe will be discussing his campaign for the US Congress, his platform as
> an expression of the NAP and Self-Ownership paradigms, will be directing
> listeners to his website and will be requesting donations.  The Coast to
> Coast website will also provide a link to his campaign site - www.GotoL.vote
>
> This is a request for national party funding for this singularly important
> Special Election campaign.
>
> The resignation of Representative Chaffetz has already generated
> significant national media attention, and this race is likely to continue
> to generate national media coverage as the replacement of Congressman
> Chaffetz will reflect, to some degree, a measure of voter confidence in the
> Trump administration.
>
> The Libertarian Party nationally will benefit from this election, the last
> of 2017 to include a Libertarian candidate for federal office.
>
> If a funding agreement can be reached prior to the show, Dr. Buchman would
> then appeal to Coast to Coast listeners with a promise that any donations
> received during the show will be matched dollar-for-dollar.  The show will
> be replayed and will also be available as a download from the network
> website.
>
> Joe has been interviewed by three local papers (the Salt Lake Tribune,
> Deseret News and City Weekly) and by KSL Radio's Doug Wright.
>
> That 9 minute radio interview can be found at:
>
> https://www.ksl.com/?nid=1388&a=11898
>
> Bottom line: Joe is experienced with media interviews, had a prior career
> in radio (including working with Bill Redpath at WTTS radio in the 1970s),
> is passionate about both Libertarian political pragmatism and philosophy, *and
> is currently scheduled for one of the most visible media appearances by any
> Libertarian Candidate this month* (and perhaps for the remainder of this
> year).
>
> This special election creates something of a special case for funding; an
> amount equivalent to that provided to the recent candidate in Montana would
> seem equitable.
>
> With gratitude for your consideration of this request,
>
> Joe
>
> PS If you do choose to listen to the KSL interview and/or to review the
> website and links to the print interviews there; ALL feedback, suggestions
> for improvement are also welcomed.
>
>
> --
> *In Liberty,*
> *Caryn Ann Harlos*
> Region 1 Representative, Libertarian National Committee (Alaska, Arizona,
> Colorado, Hawaii, Kansas, Montana, Utah, Wyoming, Washington) - Caryn.Ann.
> Harlos at LP.org <Caryn.Ann.Harlos at LP.org>
> Communications Director, Libertarian Party of Colorado
> <http://www.lpcolorado.org>
> Colorado State Coordinator, Libertarian Party Radical Caucus
> <http://www.lpradicalcaucus.org>
> Chair, LP Historical Preservation Committee
>
> A haiku to the Statement of Principles:
> *We defend your rights*
> *And oppose the use of force*
> *Taxation is theft*
>
>
>
>
>
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