Morrell Archive

Rush County Libertarian Party Makes History!

By
LPIN Editor
Published: February 28, 2013

The Rush County Libertarian Party met this week to elect delegates to the Indiana LP State Convention in April and to elect new local officers for the 2013-2014 term.  

The LP State Convention will be held April 19, 20, and 21 at the Clarion Hotel in Columbus, Indiana. Tom Monka and Frances Lewis were elected as Rush County Delegates to the Convention.  Alternates chosen:  Paul Morrell, Joyce Morrell, Danielle Clevenger, Patty Monka, Austin Monka, and Luke Nigh.

The Party made history this week in electing four women to leadership positions for Rush County. The newly elected officers are:

Chairwoman: Joyce Morrell
Vice Chairwoman: Frances Lewis
Secretary: Patty Monka
Treasurer: Mary Page 

 
This multi-talented group of women have a combined 65 years experience in political organizing, fundraising, business, and non-profit operations.  They are a great representation of the population of Rush County and bring many skills to the Rush County Libertarian Party.

Candidate Achievements in 2012: Jeremiah Morrell for HD 54

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.)

In a district that is 50 miles corner to corner over 3 counties, Jeremiah Morrell is ready to continue the historic run by Rex Bell in 2010.

Jeremiah has raised and spent more than any other Libertarian House candidate with $3,500.  With this, he’s distributed 15,000 door hangers  7,000 business cards, 30 tee shirts, Facebook advertising reaching 18,000 likely voters, 250 yard signs, and 8 billboards around the district. Helping distribute this literature are 30 campaign volunteers. His volunteers will pass out 4,000 of the Libertarian Party of Indiana slate pieces.

Jeremiah has also been an active campaigner at local events, spending 14 full days at county fairs, state fair, or festivals and four parades. He was also in three debates, of which one was televised. Because of his efforts, Jeremiah was frequently in the newspaper.

Jeremiah’s efforts also helped to affiliate one new county party in his district: the Libertarian Party of Henry County.

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/

Jeremiah Morrell: Keep pushing the same button, keep getting the same result

By
LPIN Editor
Published: October 17, 2012
Tonight the campaign stopped in Knightstown at the world famous Hoosier Gym. Candidates from offices ranging from Superintendent of Public Instruction down to County Council and School Board were in attendance. There were about 50 Knightstown residents in the stands, listening to all of us speak.

I am proud to say that I talked about the same principles tonight as we have throughout the campaign. By voting for Libertarians such as myself, you cast a ballot for more freedom, less government, and free markets.

The support that I have received at events has been a thrill. After every event, other candidates come up to me, telling me about how well I spoke…I don’t believe that I speak particularly well. I just deliver the same message as our other Libertarian candidates. If you want something different from your government, you have to choose something different. I hope that some of the other parties candidates listened to my message, and Rex Bell’s message tonight.

My race is a very low risk decision for voters. Since this is a two way race, (No Democrat), there is no risk of accidentally getting the wrong fellow elected. Tonight in my summation, I stated that if you keep pressing the same button in the ballot box, you keep getting the same results. Almost every candidate talks about the same issues, jobs, roads, education, transparency in government. But yet it never seems to change…Four years from now, the same candidates will probably be making the same statements.

If you want limited government, you need to vote for limited government. These next few weeks are going to be exciting! It might actually happen.

Jeremiah

Jeremiah Morrell: Walking & Talking

By
LPIN Editor
Published: October 17, 2012

We are in the final weeks of the campaign season. Over 200 yard signs supporting our campaign are now out in District 54. There are 8 billboards up across the three counties. Support from friends, both old and new have been humbling, to say the least.

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Henry County to Reform Organization Next Week

By
henryadmin
Published: May 29, 2012

On June 6th, we make it official: The Libertarian Party has a presence in Henry County again! Henry County libertarians will be meeting to elect officers, elect candidates, reaffirm bylaws, and plan out the 2012 election cycle.

Please Join us on Wednesday June 6 at 7 PM (EST) at Barker Park in New Castle, IN – 227 N Main Street
New Castle, IN 47362.

Learn all the details and RSVP on Facebook.

Video of the Day: Training TV – Effective Volunteer Management and County Organizing

By
LPIN Editor
Published: April 25, 2012

Paul and Joyce Morrell are the driving force behind the Libertarian Party of Rush County. The LPRC is one of Indiana’s strongest county affiliates. The Morrells share advice on recruting and managing volunteers, putting together great outreach booths, and growing a county party. Recorded on April 21 in New Castle, Indiana.

Learn More at http://libertariantrainingcenter.com.

Wayne County Convention Gets Good Press

By
LPIN Editor
Published: March 18, 2012

Over 50 Hoosiers gathered in Wayne County on St. Patrick’s Day to re-elect Rex Bell as Chairman, and to hear Libertarian candidates speak. Bell presided over the event, and introduced presumed LPIN candidates Jeremiah Morrell (HD-54) and Mark Brim (HD-56), and Rupert Boneham for Governor. Bell is also running for Congressional District 6. Mark Hoelscher was nominated for Wayne County Council at-large seat.

The event was covered by the area’s largest paper, the Pal-Item. Read that write-up here.

Libertarian Party of Rush County to Open Campaign Season Headquarters

By
Chris Spangle
Published: October 4, 2010

The Libertarian Party of Rush County is pleased to announce our upcoming one year anniversary this November. We are opening up our new headquarters in the old Homer, Indiana Post Office to help spread the message of Libertarianism through the county.

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Rush County Libertarian Candidates Seeking Support

By
Chris Spangle
Published: September 24, 2010

(Written By Jeremiah Morrell, a Rush County Libertarian.)

This spring, Joyce Morrell accepted the challenge and has since formed a very strong campaign for a County Council seat. Joyce has teamed with long time friend, Victoria Foley as the first two candidates for office in Rush County on the ballot for the Libertarian Party of Rush County.

Joyce is in a two way race for this seat. She does not face Democratic opposition in this race. This is a very exciting and promising race for Libertarians state wide

Both Joyce and Victoria have been working hard on the campaign trail to win election in Rush County. Over the summer, they have attended countless fairs and festivals throughout the county.

There is some very exciting news about the campaign, as we are heading into the final 40 day push before Election Day! New campaign yard signs will be available very soon, along with the campaign mounting a door to door effort, distributing literature about Joyce & Victoria. If you would like to help, please contact via this Facebook Group or by visiting http://rush.lpin.org/ the homepage of the Rush County Libertarians.

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LPIN Podcast: Paul Morrell and Rush County’s Rising Stars

By
LPIN Editor
Published: June 8, 2010

As the two parties fail, the Libertarian Party sees increased interest, often in places scarcely represented previously by the LP. Rush County is one such area, where Paul Morrell Chairs the new county affiliate of the Party.

Morrell, a former Republican, has hit the ground running with retail politics- participating in civic events, running candidates, and going door-to-door in support of their candidates.

Listen to the new podcast here: 052 Paul Morrell and Rush County’s Rising Stars

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Libertarian Party of Indiana Plans Booth at Indy 1500 Gun and Knife Show

By
LPIN Editor
Published: June 1, 2010

The Libertarian Party of Indiana will have a large presence at the State’s largest gun and knife show, the Indy 1500 Gun and Knife Show at the Indiana State Fairgrounds. Paul Morrell (Rush County Chair), Jerry Titus (Howard County Chair), and Tim Maguire (Marion County Chair) have collaborated to organize an “Operation Politically Homeless” outreach event.

Whether you’re a candidate or an  aspiring Libertarian activist, please consider coming out and taking a turn in the booth, it’s a great opportunity to develop canvassing experience.

Come join us in promoting our party and enjoy some libertarian fellowship to boot!

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Rush County Libertarians to Participate in St. Patricks Day Parade on March 13

By
LPIN Editor
Published: February 25, 2010

The Libertarian Party of Rush County will be taking part in the 12th Annual Rushville St. Patrick’s Day Parade on March 13th, 2010.

This is a break out event for our County LP and we need to open some eyes in our area. We need your help even if you are not in Rush County!

We have a float, signs, banners, music, pass outs, candy and several local Libertarian marchers. The parade begins at 3:00, we will be in the staging area at 2:00 to decorate the float and prepare for the parade at  615 N Main St., Rushville, IN 46173 Map

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