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Press Release: Former LPIN Chair Mark Rutherford to Seek LNC Chair

LPIN Editor

Published: February 13, 2012

Mark Rutherford, former LPIN Chairman and current LNC Vice-Chairman, announces his intention to run for LNC Chairman in 2012. Video:

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RACE FOR LIBERTARIAN PARTY NATIONAL CHAIR HEATS UP

Indianapolis, Indiana– The race for national chair of the Libertarian party just became more interesting. Late last night, speaking to a room full of supporters at an Indianapolis eatery, Mark Rutherford, the current national vice chair, announced his candidacy for the party’s top position.

“I have been tremendously impressed with the shift in the political climate in America towards restoring individual rights and personal freedoms. More and more, Americans are realizing that the two-party system is not working to solve our country’s problems. I truly believe that with the proper leadership this is the year the Libertarian party can offer the choice that America desperately needs. Therefore, I am pleased to announce my candidacy for chair of the National party.”

Rutherford, who is widely regarded as a “political optimist” within the party, will emphasize his many years of proven leadership to distinguish himself from his opponent. A long time party member and political activist, Rutherford has served as chairman of the Libertarian party of Indiana from 2000-2007 and on the Libertarian National Committee (LNC) from 2001-2006. He also currently serves as President on the board of multiple well-known community and political organizations, such as Advocates for Self Government, Atlas!Liberty PAC, and the Woodstock Club. So far, Rutherford’s only opponent to announce his candidacy is the current national chair, Mark Hinkle.

The Libertarian National Convention will be held in Las Vegas May 4-6th at the Red Rock Resort. Highlights of the convention will include nomination for the Libertarian candidate for president and national chair. Supporters will cast their votes for Rutherford on Saturday May 6th.

Libertarians – Redistricting and Gerrymandering Seminar on December 17th

Mark Rutherford

Published: December 6, 2010

Dear Libertarian Friends:

I am once again helping Common Cause with their yearly December seminar on the 17th. It is a topic near and dear to the hearts of most Libertarians – Redistricting and Gerrymandering.

Below is a brochure on it.

It is $25 for non-attorneys – $15 for students.

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The Rutherford Report: Mike Wherry for Secretary of State Radio Commercials

Mark Rutherford

Published: October 29, 2010

Here is the list of stations in which Libertarian Mike Wherry for Indiana Secretary of State radio commercials are running from now until Tuesday:

WHON – Richmond/Wayne County
WQLK – Richmond/Wayne County
WLEG – Elkhart/Michiana
WRAY – Princeton/Evansville
WCOE – La Porte/NW Indiana
WIOU – Kokomo/Central
WIFE – Rushville/East Central
WXNT – Indianapolis/Central
WOWO – Ft. Wayne/Northeast
WWWY – Columbus/Indianapolis/Southeast
ESPN/WBOW/WSDX – Terre Haute/Lafayette West Central

I heard one on WXNT in Indianapolis yesterday!

Why I am a Libertarian: Mark Rutherford, LP National Vice Chairman

Mike Kole

Published: October 27, 2010

Mark Rutherford is the Vice Chair of the Libertarian National Committee, and like many other Libertarians, he credits two-time presidential candidate Harry Browne with helping to make it so.

Prior to being elected to the LNC, and to a seven-year stint as LPIN State Chair, Rutherford once thought of himself as a Republican. In this edition of the podcast, Mark Rutherford describes his shift from the Republicans to the Libertarian Party.

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Former LPIN Chairman Mark Rutherford elected LNC Vice Chair

LPIN Editor

Published: June 3, 2010

Former LPIN Chair Mark Rutherford was elected Vice Chair of the Libertarian National Committee on Sunday, at the National Convention of the Libertarian Party in St. Louis, MO.

Rutherford will serve a two-year term, and is an additional Hoosier voice helping to lead and direct the national Party, the other being Rebecca Sink-Burris.

This interview was conducted shortly after Rutherford’s election at the Convention. Listen to the new podcast here: 050 Mark Rutherford elected LNC Vice Chair

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LPIN Podcast: Mark Rutherford, candidate for LNC Vice Chair

Chris Spangle

Published: May 24, 2010

The Libertarian National Committee (LNC) will hold its biannual national convention in St. Louis over Memorial Day Weekend, with the election of new LNC officers among the important business of the event.

Former LPIN State Chair Mark Rutherford is seeking the position of Vice Chair on the LNC, running as a team with Chair candidate Wayne Root.

Rutherford discussed his candidacy for Vice Chair in this special edition of the podcast.

Listen to the new podcast here: 048 Mark Rutherford, candidate for LNC Vice Chair

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Don’t Just Say “No”

Mark Rutherford

Published: March 31, 2010

Voters!

You must step back and look at the big picture.

You must look at the actions and not the words of our current one party political system.

The big picture is that both the Republicans and Democrats mean to grow government and control your lives in ways that were unimaginable even 20 years ago. They are now factions of the same one party political system – the party of government growth and control.

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Former Libertarian Party of Indiana State Chairman Mark Rutherford to run for Libertarian National Committee Vice Chair

LPIN Editor

Published: March 17, 2010

Mark Rutherford, LPIN state chairman for 7 years, has announced that he is seeking the Vice Chair position on the national level. Rutherford has partnered with Wayne Allyn Root, who is seeking the Chair position at May’s national convention.

“It is an exciting time politically for the libertarian message,” said Rutherford. “There is a huge opportunity to capture a large part of the libertarian leaning public. But the Libertarian Party must get its house in order. It must reach out to major media and it must grow an organization worthy to be called a national party.”

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