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Rupert: The Fight Continues…

By
LPIN Editor
Published: November 7, 2012

Thank you everyone that cast their ballot for me. I would be lying if I didn’t say I wasn’t disappointed in the vote totals, but what they don’t reflect are the thousands of Hoosiers that were hopefully empowered by our campaign. I am not a politician. I am someone that wanted my voice to be heard, and for yours to be heard through my campaign. We’re not going anywhere.

We may be wrapping up this campaign in the morning, we will also be starting our campaign for 2016 . We will be watching what our new Governor is going to do, and we will definitely hold his feet to the fire to ensure he does what he promised us all.

I also am looking forward to going back to working on my mentoring program, Rupert’s Kids. For everyone of you that supported me on this campaign I could use your help with Rupert’s Kids. We will start working tomorrow on our new programs because we don’t take a day off from serving our community.

Strengthening our Libertarian party hasn’t been easy, but we have to do it and it will depend on you. It will depend on all of us. I am ready to continue the fight. Are you? It’s Our Time! – Rupert

Rupert Boneham named “Top five political superstars to watch this Election 2012″ by Washington Times

By
LPIN Editor
Published: November 5, 2012

The Washington Times has named Rupert Boneham one of the “Top five political superstars to watch this Election 2012.”

5. Rupert Boneham, former Survivor contestant and Libertarian candidate for Indiana governor
Three time Survivor contestant and fan favorite Rupert Boneham is now a Libertarian candidate for Indiana governor. Having raised over $70,000 for his gubernatorial campaign, Boneham is the highest fundraising non-presidential LP candidate of this year’s election. But it’s not surprising that Boneham is such a popular Libertarian state candidate: For over twenty years he has been active in his community as a mentor of children and a generous donor to local charities.

Running against Republican Congressman Mike Pence and former Democratic state Speaker of the House John Gregg, Boneham is a hero to third parties all across America and an shining example of how persistence and humility can change the political narrative. The man nicknamed “The Gentle Giant” is the epitome of a hometown hero and arguably the most inspiring rising political star this year.

Candidate Achievements in 2012: Rupert Boneham for Governor

By
LPIN Editor
Published: November 5, 2012

(We are sharing some of the hard work of some of our Libertarian candidates during the 2012 cycle as a way to say thank you for moving the Libertarian Party forward.)

Rupert made over 400 campaign stops since his announcement to run for Governor on August 28th, 2011. He has visited all 92 counties twice, and some several times. This included 21 county fairs, 14 days at the State Fair, 12 parades, 6 LGBT festivals, 15 Libertarian Party county conventions, 3 state party conventions, and the national Libertarian convention in Las Vegas, NV.

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Video: 2012 Indiana Gubernatorial Debate 3

By
LPIN Editor
Published: October 26, 2012

The Indiana Debate Commission presents the final debate with the Indiana candidates for governor Republican Mike Pence, Libertarian Rupert Boneham and Democrat John Gregg. The venue for this debate was WFWA-TV PBS 39 in Fort Wayne, IN.

Video: 2012 Indiana Gubernatorial Debate 2

By
LPIN Editor
Published: October 26, 2012

The Indiana Debate Commission presents the second of 3 debates with the Indiana candidates for governor Republican Mike Pence, Libertarian Rupert Boneham and Democrat John Gregg. The venue for this debate was the DeBartolo Performing Arts Center in South Bend, IN.

Video: 2012 Indiana Debates Gubernatorial Debate 1

By
LPIN Editor
Published: October 26, 2012

The Indiana Debate Commission presents the first of 3 debates with the Indiana candidates for governor Republican Mike Pence, Libertarian Rupert Boneham and Democrat John Gregg. The first debate was at the Zionsville Performing Arts Center and took place October 10, 2012.

Rupert Boneham speaks to the WRTV Democracy 2012 Project

By
LPIN Editor
Published: October 22, 2012

Rupert Boneham speaks to the WRTV Democracy 2012 Project - http://bit.ly/QXulKw

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/

Where to Watch the Last Debates for Governor and Senate

By
LPIN Editor
Published: October 17, 2012

Tonight is the second of three Gubernatorial Debates!

Date: Wednesday, October 17
Broadcast time: 7 p.m. EDT
City: South Bend, Ind.
Venue: DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
(live audience – seating up to 840)

Date: Thursday, Oct. 25
Broadcast time: 7 p.m. EDT
City: Fort Wayne, Ind.
Venue: WFWA-TV PBS 39
(in studio/no live audience)

Here are the details of the final Senate debate:

Date: Tuesday, October 23
Broadcast Time: 7 p.m. EDT
City: New Albany
Venue: Paul W. Ogle Cultural & Community Center, Indiana University Southeast (live audience – seating up to 500)

(State party does not have access to tickets. Tickets must be gathered through the venue.)

For a list of broadcast outlets, please click here!

The Rupert for Governor campaign has also organized several watch and after-parties:

TONIGHT:

Next Week:

Video of the Day: First Gubernatorial Debate

By
LPIN Editor
Published: October 17, 2012

Please share with friends and family!

Horning, Boneham spread message on college campus

By
LPIN Editor
Published: October 11, 2012

By Paul Gable

With a little over a month to go until the general election in Novemember, Libertarian candidates Andrew Horning and Rupert Boneham understand they are nearing the finish line.

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Where to Watch Tonight’s Debate, Plus an After Party!

By
LPIN Editor
Published: October 10, 2012

For those not attending tonight’s debate, here is the media coverage list from the IDC website:

An updated media coverage list is posted on the Indiana Debate Commission for tonight’s gubernatorial debate in Zionsville on the WHERE TO WATCH tab at:

http://indianadebatecommission.com/where-to-watch

Rupert’s campaign will also be having a Gubernatorial debate viewing party and post-debate gathering Wednesday evening at DC’s Pub in Zionsville. It’s at 6537 E SR 334 in Zionsville just east of the I-65 exit.

The debate starts at 7pm. Grab some dinner and watch the debate with other Rupert supporters.

Then stick around and join Rupert and Brad for the Post Debate Party.

DC’s will have a section reserved for us, so just ask to sit with the Libertarian “Party”!

LP.Org – Libertarian ‘Gentle Giant’ Pours His Heart into Indiana Governor Campaign

By
LPIN Editor
Published: September 27, 2012

(Originally Written and Posted by the LP.org Staff)

When Rupert Boneham was voted Fan Favorite on the Survivor television show, he earned the nickname Gentle Giant, a name that sticks with him in his Libertarian campaign for governor. He’s an avid campaigner, listens to what voters have to say and embraces them – literally. He’s known for giving them big fat hugs.

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Support Rupert’s Campaign at Bowling with Rupert: Fort Wayne

By
LPIN Editor
Published: September 12, 2012

Join Rupert for a fun filled night of bowling at Georgetown Bowl in Fort Wayne. $25 per person or $100 for 5 (save $25).

To Register, or to find details on upcoming bowling events in Kokomo and Terre Haute, visit RupertforGovernor.com.

Indiana Debate Commission Completes Fall Debate Schedule

By
LPIN Editor
Published: September 12, 2012

(From the Indiana Debate Commission)

Hoosier voters can now submit questions to the Indiana Debate Commission for consideration to be asked of candidates in the governor’s race and U.S. Senate race. As many as 2,500 free seats will be available at venues across the state of Indiana that have agreed to donate their facilities.

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