Here is a open letter of sorts from Libertarian state senator Laura Ebke, running in Nebraska. She twitted it out. If I were financially and time-wise able, I’d come help her. Maybe I will…
Yes as you know, dear readers, I have written about and endorsed Senator Ebke and even GAVE HER MONEY (something I rarely do) and it looks like others also did so too:
A Local Race Being Watched Around the Country?July 29, 2018In 2016, when I switched political parties to become a Libertarian, I really didn’t anticipate what I was unleashing. My move to the Libertarian Party wasn’t based on some sort of sudden change of philosophy. I ran in 2014 as a “smaller government conservative”, or a “libertarian conservative”– and that’s really how I still think of myself. I have introduced bills that would completely eliminate some taxes (LB789 in 2018); bills which would significantly reduce inheritance taxes (LB 936 in 2016); bills that have passed which increase transparency and accountability in bonding (LB 132 in 2015). I’ve introduced bills which would protect your 2nd Amendment Rights (LB 184 in 2015, and LB 289 in 2015). And of course LB 299 in 2017/18 (which has been touted as something of a “national model” for other states), passed into law this past year, and seeks to reduce the government’s impact on individuals’ abilities to work. I also worked with a constituent in Lancaster County to pass (via amendment into the HHS priority bill) a law which now allows for mobile cosmetology and barber salons (LB 790 in 2018). I have co-sponsored bills which would limit the ability of the state to violate your constitutional rights–including a bill (which passed) seeking to limit the ability of the state to seize assets without a conviction (LB 1106 in 20115). In reviewing the bills that I’ve introduced and co-sponsored, I’ve not introduced or passed anything which would cost citizens more money (increase costs), and in some cases, my bills would actually decrease the tax burden on citizens. I’m proud of my record as a small government conservative, who has tried to protect your wallet, and your liberty. As noted above, though, when I switched political parties–although it didn’t change my focus in the Legislature–the dynamics probably changed, and folks in the district will see some manifestations of those changes. Let me explain:
If you’ve gotten this far, thank you for reading this. Know that I would have quite preferred if this race had been a quiet one. But know also, that while I will also keep my head and my heart in the district, and serving YOU will be my priority as I attempt to represent my constituents responsibly, I also have new obligations. My race is important to a lot of people–from Massachusetts to Florida; from California to Texas. I owe it to them to give it my all to try and earn YOUR votes in November. In between “official duties” as a committee chair who will be chairing around 10 different hearings and meetings in the next few months, I will be working to knock on many of your doors, and make myself available in our communities to talk and answer questions. I am always willing to talk about any of this, to any one. I’m happy to have coffee with you in your community, or talk with you on the phone. My cell number is below. Leave a message if I don’t answer right away. Best wishes, Senator Laura Ebke P.S. At the Saline County Fair, several of you asked about upcoming debates in response to my challenge to my opponent several weeks ago. I have not had an affirmative response to my challenge yet, although I hope that one is forthcoming. I have started lining up locations for some of the earlier debates, on the assumption that we both want to give citizens maximum opportunity to hear from us. |
Go Laura go! How about some Lincolns for Laura for Liberty!
About Elwood Sanders
Elwood "Sandy" Sanders is a Hanover attorney who is an Appellate Procedure Consultant for Lantagne Legal Printing and has written ten scholarly legal articles. Sandy was also Virginia's first Appellate Defender and also helped bring curling in VA! (None of these titles imply any endorsement of Sanders’ views)
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Good Afternoon,
This is a very powerful written piece!!!! About trying something out of the ordinary. About how the two party system has a strangle hold on the rules and regulations and procedures of how political leadership is brought to power. I know that as a Virginian, I am embarrassed with regard to our ballot access laws being worse in 2018 than Alabama. We have much work to do as a party.
I will make sure to send what I can on my next paycheck to help this Libertarian cause in an important race far from my home state.
Corey Fauconier
HENRICO COUNTY, VIRGINIA
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Thanks again Corey for coming by and commenting.
Sandy