Reid Archive

Libertarians In The News!

By
LPIN Editor
Published: May 16, 2012

Our candidates are getting great press! Several times a week, if not daily, our candidates at the national and local levels are getting positive (or at least fair) press coverage. We post these on our Facebook page as they come out, so please be sure to “like” us to get the most current information.

“An Opening For Libertarians?” - “Both Democrats John Gregg and Joe Donnelly as well as Republicans Mike Pence and Richard Mourdock may have trouble with the segments of their party which are not as conservative as they are on some issues and Brad Klopfenstein tells Indy Politics that might be where Libertarians have an opening.”

“Letter to the Editor: Consider Chard Reid” - “We need someone who will take his oath to the constitution seriously. Fortunately, there will be someone who fits that description on the ballot in November and he isn’t a Republican or a Democrat. He is Libertarian Chard Reid.”

“Survivor’s Rupert vying to make his Libertarian candidacy, party relevant” - “And even with the fall election still half-a-year away, [Rupert] Boneham – who faces no primary challenger — said another big part of his campaign is to introduce a lot of people to the idea that a third party candidate can be elected governor. ”I want to show people that I am that voice of reason,” Boneham said.”

“Rupert, of Survivor  Fame Tells AWA Why He’s Running For Indiana’s Next Governor” - “Now he wants to give back to Indiana as our state’s next Governor. Rupert is the Libertarian candidate for Governor. In his first interview with Indiana Black media on Afternoons with Amos, Rupert explains why he’s running and the issues of importance to him. They include reducing government administrative costs, reducing incarceration of non-violent offenders, bringing jobs to Indiana, restoring vocational education and more.”

“Indiana Dem Gubernatorial Candidate Favors Marriage Amendment” - “Boneham continued, “The protections in the Indiana and U.S. Constitutions apply to each and every one of us. We aren’t supposed to have second class citizens in this country and we won’t stand by and allow there to be second class Hoosiers.”

“The Gary effect” - “The PPP poll in New Hampshire yesterday showed the Libertarian candidate getting 7 percent, in a matchup in the state where the president took 53 percent to Romney’s 41 percent. [Gary] Johnson“draws a little bit more from Romney than Obama, increasing the president’s lead in the state to 13 points at 51-38,” the pollsters at the Democratic firm wrote.”

“Gary Johnson 2.0: The Libertarians’ new choice for president” - “I got a leg up on Obama when it comes to civil liberties,” Johnson said. “I crush Obama when it comes to dollars and cents. I think I have a leg up on Romney when it comes to dollars and cents and I think I crush him on civil liberties.”

 Gov. Gary Johnson, Rupert Boneham, and Andrew Horning are all appearing today on The Gary Snyder Show on 1400 WBAT – Huntington, IN. Click here to listen live from 3 to 6 PM (EST), or get the podcast.

Letter to the Editor: Consider Chard Reid

By
LPIN Editor
Published: May 14, 2012

(Originally posted in the Chronicle-Tribune in Marion, IN this previous weekend)

Recently, former U.S. attorney Susan Brooks won the Fifth Congressional District’s GOP primary. I have heard it said that she is a favorite of the tea-partiers. But if tea-partiers are looking for someone who is truly fiscally conservative and will fight to protect them from the federal government’s war on the constitution, they should take notice of Chard Reid. Unlike Brooks, Chard Reid actually understands economics (he is a high school economics teacher) and has a plan to tackle the dire problems facing Social Security and Medicare. He also supports a full audit of the the Federal Reserve. Brooks doesn’t even mention these issues on her website. It seems many conservatives will vote for any Republican out of loyalty to the party. But how loyal has the party been to you? Bush and the Republicans spent nearly twice as much as Clinton (who himself was a big spender) and increased the federal budget by 104 percent! When congress was under the GOP’s control, they seemed to do nothing but find more ways to spend your money and reduce your liberties. Why should we trust them any longer? The Fifth District needs someone who is passionate about liberty and actually understands how harmful the government’s actions are to the economy. We need someone who will take his oath to the constitution seriously. Fortunately, there will be someone who fits that description on the ballot in November and he isn’t a Republican or a Democrat. He is Libertarian Chard Reid.

Brandon McKnight, Gas City

Chard Reid Debates 6 Republicans… And Wins – Listen to the Debate

By
LPIN Editor
Published: April 24, 2012

LPIN Congressional candidate Chard Reid (CD-5) participated in a debate on April 23, 2012 versus 6 Republicans. The 6 Republicans are competing to face Chard in November.

Listen here. 

Don’t have two hours to listen to the entire debate? We’ve isolated Chard Reid’s answers to the questions here. http://podcast.lpin.org/2012/04/24/raw-audio-chard-reids-answers-isolated/

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Congressional Candidate Chard Reid Launches New Web Series: Santa Clause Economics

By
LPIN Editor
Published: March 16, 2012

Congressional candidate Chard Reid (D5) has launched new web series: Santa Clause Economics. The series will focus on problems and solutions in our Federal government. Learn more about Chard and his campaign at ChardReid.com.

Warning: This series tells the hard truths about Santa Clause and our government. 

Reid is a candidate for the LPIN nomination at the 2012 convention, and was the party’s nominee in 2010 in Congressional district 5.

You’ve come a long way, baby…..

By
Rex Bell
Published: October 24, 2010

“Let us not grow weary in well-doing, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart.”…. Galatians 6:9

Back in 2004, when the Libertarian Party was still new in these parts, the Wayne County party had three solid candidates for the county council seats that were up for election that year. Two were business managers, and one had worked in production in Wayne County for over 30 years. A couple of weeks before the election, one of the Democratic Party candidates for council was arrested for shoplifting cold medicine at a local drugstore.

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Libertarian Candidate for U.S. House District 5 Chard Reid Wins Indy Star Endorsement

By
Chris Spangle
Published: October 23, 2010

Chard Reid, Libertarian Candidate for U.S. House District 5, has been endorsed by the Indianapolis Star. The state’s largest newspaper gave praise to both third party candidates, but ultimately decided to endorse Reid.

“Reid, a young economics teacher at Plainfield High School, has taken the fight to Burton on taxes and the deficit. He maintains that the 14-termer has not worked for systemic change despite his conservative persona. Reid also offers thoughtful ideas for cutting spending, simplifying the tax code and reforming entitlements.

Reid represents the best of Libertarian small-government ideals. He would be a refreshing departure from the incumbent’s complacency and cavalier attitude toward ethics.”

Read the entire endorsement here.

Reid has also been endorsed by one of the Republican primary candidates. Read this story here.

Volunteer Opportunities This Weekend

By
Chris Spangle
Published: October 15, 2010

Campaigns will be working hard to reach out to voters over this weekend, and need your help to make a difference. We will update with new information through the weekend. Check out the LPIN resources page for canvassing tips: How to Canvass for Votes

The State party will receive 30,000 World’s Smallest Political Quiz door hangers on Tuesday, October 19, 2010. We will mail you as many as you need to walk your own neighborhood to put these on your neighbor’s doors. Please email Chris Spangle at lpinhq@lpin.org with requests.

Click below to about planned outreach opportunities with campaigns:

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Former CD 5 Republican Primary Candidate Endorses Libertarian Reid

By
Chris Spangle
Published: October 7, 2010

A former Republican Congressional Candidate for the Indiana Fifth Congressional district has endorsed Libertarian candidate Chard Reid over the Republican in that race. Andy Lyons, a tea party favorite in the May primary, gave his nod of support on his facebook page.

“I would like to add my support for Chard!” said Lyons. “I had the pleasure to listen to him speak. I am asking all of those who voted for me in the primary to do so for Chard. He truly wants a simplified government that is run constitutionally! Please let everyone know! It is time for Burton to go! God Bless.”

Learn more about Chard Reid at his website: Simplify Government.

Students Encourage Local Economics Teacher to Run for US House of Representatives

By
LPIN Editor
Published: May 12, 2010

Less than a month ago, Chard Reid was an ordinary high school economics teacher. Today, he is a candidate for the United States House of Representatives all because of a conversation he had with one of his students.

Reid – who teaches and coaches golf at Heritage Christian School in Indianapolis, Ind. – encourages his students to become informed and educated citizens who look for opportunities to make a difference. On April 16, one of his students provided him with a monumental challenge.

While attending a local Tea Party, high school senior Matt Hults spoke to a representative of the Libertarian party and asked who was running for US Congress in the fifth district. After learning there was not a candidate, Hults came to class the next day and said, “Mr. Reid, I need someone to vote for this November … You should run!”

“I have always enjoyed talking about issues and brainstorming solutions to the problems we face with my students, but I have never done anything to implement my ideas. Matt’s enthusiasm made me realize it is time for common men like me to step up and make a difference in our nation before it is too late,” Reid said.

As an economics teacher, Reid firmly believes that free markets operate far more efficiently than regulated markets. “Our current leaders are pushing hard to expand the size of government and to take control of industries that should be free. It is time to SIMPLIFY our federal government.”

“I believe that our elected officials have forgotten the people they represent.” Reid also stated that Indiana needs a leader who is willing to make difficult decisions.

“Congress must cease spending money it does not have, stop borrowing from foreign lenders and quit destroying our currency’s value by putting additional funds into the money supply. All of these actions can stimulate growth for a short-term period, but these results are temporary and can hurt Americans later.”

Several of Reid’s students have volunteered to help him make a difference. “It is an unbelievably valuable experience for students to take part in the political process,” said an excited Reid. “Twelve of them have already asked to work on the campaign throughout the summer.”

These students have volunteered to design marketing materials, assist with grassroots efforts and much more.

Alex Howell, one of Reid’s students, is excited to be a part of the campaign. “Mr. Reid has been a teacher of mine since my freshman year at Heritage. He is a great man of character …  So it was an easy choice to jump on board. He has been a great teacher and the political things that he stands for are things that I would love to back. There needs to be change in Washington and Chard is someone to get the job done.”

Chard Reid is the Libertarian candidate for the US House of Representatives, District 5. To learn more about the Reid campaign, visit Facebook (“Chard Reid for Congress”) or email at chardreidforcongress@yahoo.com.