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The Week Ahead in the LPIN: Debates, Candidate Events and Gary Johnson Returns!

By
LPIN Editor
Published: October 21, 2012

It’s a busy week ahead for the Libertarian Party of Indiana!

Monday:

Chard Reid Debates Opponents in Congressional District 5 Debate

  • Please come out to support Chard!
  • 3085 W. 116th St. Carmel, IN 46032
  • Doors open at 6:30 PM EST, Debate starts at 7 PM and Ends at 9 PM
  • Congregation Shaarey Tefilla, 3085 W. 116th St. Carmel, IN 46032
  • Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/214948361965169/

Andy Horning calls in to the Gary Snyder Show

Andy Horning Speaks at the Speedway Exchange Club Candidates Forum
  • Monday from 6:15-8:30 pm, plus a mixer
  • Speedway High School
  • Indianapolis, Indiana
  • The Exchange Club of Speedway will host a Candidate Forum/Town Meeting at Speedway High School, Monday, Oct. 22  Participants will include Senate candidate Andy Horning; Paul Tencher, authorized by Joe Donnelly to speak for him as campaign manager; Brose McVey, authorized by Richard Mourdock to speak for him as deputy campaign manager; 7th District candidate Carlos May; and a representative of Andre Carson.. Also, Senate 35 candidates Mike Young and Mark Waterfill, and House 92 candidates Karlee Macer and Tim Motsinger. Star editorial page editor Tim Swarens; UIndy international relations specialist Doug Woodwell (Yale 04); and Cynthia Baker, Dir of the Program on Law and State Govt, IU McKinney School of Law– and the audience– will question the speakers.
  • First come free tickets for 270 seats may be picked up at Grindstone Charlie’s, 5822 Crawfordsville Rd (in front of Speedway Shopping Center), Saturday, Oct 20, 11 am to 3 pm; Sunday, Oct 21 4 pm to 7 pm, or Monday, Oct 22, 11 am to 1 pm. Walk ins as seats available.
  • Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/290004034442798
Rupert Speaks at IUPUI Politicalpalooza
  • 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM
  •  Campus Center, room CE450 A
  • Each candidate holds a 30 minute Q&A session

Executive Director Chris Spangle Offers Commentary on the Final Old Party Debate from the Indy Star Newsroom

  • Follow the hashtag #StarDebate for his thoughts
  • Please help promote Gov. Gary Johnson by tweeting about him using this hash tag!

Tuesday:

Andrew Horning Participates in US Senate Debate

  • Date: Tuesday, October 23
  • Broadcast Time: 7 p.m. EDT (6 Pm CST)
  • City: New Albany, IN
  • Venue: Paul W. Ogle Cultural & Community Center, Indiana University Southeast (live audience – seating up to 500), Sold Out
  • Moderator: Ericka Flye, WRTV anchor and host of “Indianapolis This Week”
  • Where to Watch or Listen: http://indianadebatecommission.com/where-to-watch/
Free and Equal Presidential Debate with Governor Gary Johnson
  • The debate will be broadcast live at www.freeandequal.org/live, Link TV, and Al Jazeera
  • RSVP: http://action.freeandequal.org/debate-rsvp/
  • Hosted by Free and Equal, the debate will take place at the University Club of Chicago on October 23. Libertarian Party candidate Gary Johnson, Green Party candidate Jill Stein, Constitution Party candidate Virgil Goode, and Justice Party candidate Rocky Anderson have all confirmed their participation in the debate.
  • Moderator: Larry King
  • This debate is the only 2012 Presidential Debate featuring four candidates. The top six candidates were invited to participate. Democratic Party candidate and incumbent Barack Obama and Republican Party candidate Mitt Romney are welcome to participate in this historic debate.
  • “Questions will include foreign policy, the economy, civil rights, and other critical policy issues that affect not only Americans, but the rest of the world as well,” stated Christina Tobin, founder and chair of Free & Equal. “We are honored to have Al Jazeera and Link TV broadcast this historic event.”
  • Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/536074149741346/

Wednesday:

Governor Gary Johnson  Returns to Indiana! 

Governor Gary Johnson is returning to the Hoosier State for two days! Three stops are in the works, but only one is confirmed. Please check this facebook event for updates and changes: https://www.facebook.com/events/318176108289736/.

Wednesday Evening:

  • Libertarian Party of Shelby County Candidate Meet and Greet
  • Moral Township Fire Station - 8333 North Frontage Road Fairland, IN 46126
  •  6 PM – Dark
  • Free and Open to the Public, All media welcome
  • This will be the only meet and greet in Central Indiana on this stop.
  • Come see Gary Johnson, Rupert Boneham, Rex Bell, and other candidates as they briefly address the crowds on their ideas for America. The majority of time will be spent mingling with the candidates and other Hoosiers, snapping photos with the candidates, and a few other exciting things! This event will be outside, but the weather will be warm.

Other potential stops:

  • Northern Indiana campus stop on Wednesday
  • Indianapolis-area school stop on Thursday
  • These may be limited or closed to the public. Details TBD.
Rupert Boneham Speaks to WSVX 96.5 FM in Shelbyville, IN

Thursday:

Rupert Boneham Participates in Indiana Gubernatorial Debate

Fort Wayne Debate Watch Party and Celebration

  • Who: Libertarians & friends
  • What: Meetup to watch the governors debate in Fort Wayne
  • Where: Private meeting room, Hotel Marriott, 305 E Washington Center Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46825
  • When: Thursday, October 25th, from 6P – 10P
  • Rupert will join the party after the debate!
  • Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/479157008772884/
Executive Director Chris Spangle stands in for Gary Johnson at the Carmel High School Mock Presidential Debate
  • Live streamed to 4,000 students
Wabash Chamber of Commerce 2nd Congressional District Debate with Joe Ruiz
  • Dallas Winchester Senior Center – 239 Bond St. Wabash, IN
  • 7 – 8:30 pm EST
  • The public is invited & encouraged to attend! Please support Joe!
  • For more information, contact Pat Lynn 260.563.5469 of the Chamber

Friday:

Rupert calls in to the Amos Brown Show

Rupert calls in to the Gary Snyder Show

Saturday: 

LPMC Volunteers at the Irvington Halloween Street Fair

  • Saturday, October 27, 2012
  • 9:00am until 5:00pm
  • Help the Libertarian Party spread the word on the East Side of Indianapolis! The Historic Irvington Halloween Festival culminates on the final day of the festival with a street fair that includes over 120 vendors, live-music, children’s events and a costume parade.
  • Historic Irvington, 5700 East Washington Street, Indianapolis, Indiana 46219

Sunday:

Second District Congressional Candidate Debate with Joe Ruiz

  • The American Democracy Project and Political Science Club of Indiana University South Bend and the League of Women Voters of the South Bend Area will host the third bi-annual Second District Congressional Candidate Debate to be televised live on WNIT-TV
  • Sunday, October 28 6-7:30 p.m.
  • Confirmed participants include Democratic candidate Brendan Mullen and Libertarian candidate Joe Ruiz.
  • For more information: http://www.lwvsouthbend.org/

IndyPolitics.org: Why Are You Running – Joe Ruiz

By
LPIN Editor
Published: October 11, 2012

(Originally posted at IndyPolitics.org)

In the first of our series of “Why Are You Running” columns 2nd Congressional District candidate, Libertarian Joe Ruiz, explains why he’s running for the office.

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Video of the Day: Joe Ruiz for Congress Ad – Paths to Liberty

By
LPIN Editor
Published: October 11, 2012

Joe Ruiz for Congress Ad: Paths to Liberty

Ruiz: Is Walorski Dodging a Debate with the Libertarian Candidate?

By
LPIN Editor
Published: September 25, 2012

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

In 2010 the Libertarian Party candidate Mark Vogel participated in the congressional debates and eventually went on to win over 9,000 votes in the general election. Republican Jackie Walorski was ultimately defeated in the race and a number of GOP supporters blamed Vogel for her loss.

But is Jackie Walorski hoping to avoid a repeat of this outcome by dodging public debates with current Libertarian Party candidate Joe Ruiz?

Ruiz said, “Brendan Mullen (D) and I had already accepted two debates prior to Jackie’s press release on Monday. She has apparently declined those debates in exchange for two other debates – one of which I was told I could not participate in and the other which has so far released no official details.”

The reason given for excluding Ruiz from WSBT’s debate was that his fundraising report to the Federal Election Commission was never filed.

Ruiz’s campaign manager Ryan Liedtky said that this is false. “Campaign finance laws call for a report of earned contributions once a candidate raises or spends a sum of $5,000. At the time that we filed we had not crossed that threshold. While the F.E.C. might not reflect what we have earned at this point we are actively fundraising and the claim that we did not file our paperwork is inaccurate and misleading. Also, if I may draw a comparison, Mark Vogel’s 2010 campaign raised a significant amount less than we have raised and he was still included in the debates.”

Joe Ruiz added, “I will be on the ballot this November and the people of District 2 deserve a chance to hear every candidate. All of our donations come from grassroots supporters who give what they can. People donate because they believe in the message and understand that we don’t have a party that will pay our way through this election.”

Ruiz continued. “More importantly, if I’m excluded from the debates we’re essentially telling the voters that it’s all about the money. And I think we’ve all become frustrated with a political system that puts money and power before the American people.”

Ruiz ended with a challenge. “I call on my opponents to speak out in favor of my participation during all of the debates. Make this about ideas – not politics and money. I especially call on Ms. Walorski here. Republicans, like Libertarians, are supposed to believe in free markets and competition. This belief needs to apply to elections as well.”

Joe Ruiz
Libertarian Party Candidate, IN-2

Video of the Day: Joe Ruiz interview, Libertarian US House Candidate Indiana 2nd District

By
LPIN Editor
Published: September 8, 2012

9/3/2012 (Monday), interview hosted by Thomas w/ libertarianprogressive.com – w/ Joe Ruiz – a Libertarian candidate who is running for the US House of Representatives in Indiana’s Congressional District 2 – 2012

 

LPIN Podcast Season 2 – 011: Joe Ruiz for Congress, District 2

By
LPIN Editor
Published: September 6, 2012

Congressional District 2 candidate Joe Ruiz discusses his philosophy of government and updates us on his campaign.

 

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Gov. Gary Johnson Endorses Three Hoosier Candidates

By
LPIN Editor
Published: June 25, 2012

Libertarian Party Presidential candidate Governor Johnson is pleased to announce, on behalf of himself, Judge Gray and the Johnson/Gray2012 Campaign, his endorsement of the following Hoosier Federal candidates.

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Joe Ruiz for Congress Launches First Radio Ad

By
LPIN Editor
Published: May 25, 2012

“This is an ad that Joe Ruiz for Congress will be putting on the air in the near future. We had to give our current supporters first listen. Thanks!” – Joe Ruiz

Help put this ad on there air! – https://fundly.com/donate/EartHpFs1I

Libertarian Party of Indiana Condemns Use of Candidates Image’s Without Permission

By
Chris Spangle
Published: October 30, 2010

The Indiana Democratic Party has sunk to new lows in their efforts to win two Congressional seats in Indiana. It was revealed Friday that the Indiana Democratic Party has put out a direct mail piece for Libertarian Greg Knott in Indiana’s ninth Congressional district. Today, Conservative voters in the second Congressional district received a direct mail piece promoting Libertarian Mark Vogel.

“The Libertarian Party of Indiana condemns the use of its candidate’s images and branding in this manner without our candidate’s express written permission,” said Executive Director Chris Spangle.

“Neither Greg Knott nor Mark Vogel were consulted before their images were used in these mailers. The Libertarian Party of Indiana denounces the tactics used by State Democrats. Voters should not trust politicians that will use any means to win a race.”

To View the Postcard from the second Congressional District, please click here.

For more information, please contact Chris Spangle at lpinhq@lpin.org or by telephone at (317) 997-5558.

Libertarian Candidates to speak at Kokomo Rally

By
Chris Spangle
Published: September 22, 2010

The Libertarian Party of Indiana announces that they will have three candidates for the upcoming general election speaking at the first ‘Defenders’ of the Constitution’ (DotC) rally in Kokomo on Saturday, September 25.  The Rally will be located at the Kokomo Highland Park main stage from 5-11 pm. Speakers will be taking the podium at 6:30 pm. Libertarian candidates Rebecca Sink-Burris, (US Senate), Mark Vogel, (US Congress, District 2), and Jerry Titus (Howard County Council, District 2) will be speaking and taking questions from the public.

Rebecca Sink-Burris faces Dan Coats and Brad Ellsworth on the ballot for the US Senate seat that Evan Bayh is vacating.  More information on Rebecca’s campaign can be found at http://www.electrebecca.com/.

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Mark Vogel featured in LaPorte Herald Argus Newspaper

By
LPIN Editor
Published: August 12, 2010

(LP Congressional District 2 candidate Mark Vogel was recently featured in the LaPorte newspaper, a key county in his district.)

“I think there’s an awakening going on,” Vogel said. “I think more people are realizing Democrats and Republicans aren’t as different as they thought.”

Vogel said he has a four-point plan for stimulating the economy and creating jobs which includes repealing NAFTA, taking power away from the Federal Reserve Board to inflate currency, stopping bailouts of large companies and stopping spending, particularly overseas spending.

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Vogel Enters 2nd District Race

By
LPIN Editor
Published: May 12, 2010

South Bend – 2nd District Voters will again see a Libertarian on the ballot in November.  As of Saturday, Mark Vogel was nominated as the Libertarian candidate to oppose Jackie Walorski andJoe Donnelly.

Vogel, a ten year veteran of the US Navy and US Air Force Reserves, said, “I will focus on sound money, constitutional government, free markets, non-interventionist foreign policy, and individual liberty.  I will never vote for legislation which violates the U.S. Constitution, surrenders our freedoms, compromises our security, demoralizes our citizens, or unnecessarily endangers our brave men and women in uniform.”

He plans to utilize his gained knowledge, saying of his time in the Navy, “I was responsible for preventing and responding to fires, floods, and other emergencies, and for training and preparing the ship’s crew to work as a team to respond to these emergencies as well as the real threat of chemical, biological, and radiological attack”  After his tour in the Navy, Vogel joined the Air Force Reserves where he worked in civil engineering.  He now works as a health care professional who attended both Indiana University and Purdue University.  “Government has been on a path towards socialized heath care and education for at least forty years and the results have been outrageous prices, corruption, and reduced quality,” he said.

Vogel concluded by saying, “I am proud to represent the Libertarian Party in Indiana’s 2nd U.S. Congressional District and to offer voters a real choice in the upcoming elections.  Voters in Indiana’s U.S. House District 2 will have two choices in the upcoming election.  They must decide between the Republican and Democratic Parties which represent endless war, loss of freedom, economic chaos, and statistism, or the Libertarian candidate who recognizes the proper function of government as the protector of life, liberty, and property and supports sound money, constitutional government, free markets, non-interventionist foreign policy, and individual liberty.”

For more information, media may contact Mark Vogel by email at mdvogel@gmail.com or Ryan Liedtky at rliedtky@yahoo.com