Longtime libertarian activist Chris Bennett (pictured at left) today announced his candidacy for the Libertarian Party's Vice Presidential nomination. The Libertarian Party nominates candidates for the presidency and vice presidency separately.According to the announcement, Bennett is 35, married with two children, and expecting to graduate shortly before the LP convention with a degree in political studies (minor in economics) from the University of Illinois. He has experience in presidential politics, having served as scheduling coordinator for Aaron Russo's 2004 presidential bid. He is currently serving as Legislative Chair for the Libertarian Party of Illinois.
Bennett states that he is against the war in Iraq, against the Fair Tax and for a decreased tax burden, and will fight to eliminate the Patriot Act, the Real ID Act, the Military Commissions Act and the North American Union.
Bennett, an African-American, also plans to use his candidacy to recruit minorities, women and younger voters into the libertarian movement, as well as to assist state parties with ballot access and assist serious Libertarian candidates nationwide.
According to Bennett, "The days of a dormant Libertarian Party VP candidate are over. Our VP candidate should be as active as our Presidential candidate and I will proudly work with whoever you choose as our Presidential candidate in order to spread our message of liberty and freedom to the American people."
Bennett can be reached by email at chrisbennett2008@yahoo.com.
No comments:
Post a Comment