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Libertarians: DC Dems and GOP "Socialists"
LPT Chair Patrick Dixon slams Republicans (yet again) as not real conservatives
"...So this morning LPT Chair Pat Dixon sent out a missive beating the..."

Feb. 16, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Libertarian Ganders Goosed by Aleshire – 216 Times
After filing multiple campaign-finance complaints against others, Libertarians get slapped with their own
"...situation I'm in as much as I have," the LPT executive director and ex-City Council candidate said of the..."

June 9, 2006 News Feature by Amy Smith

The Libertarians
Democrats and Libertarians find common ground in their grudge against Republicans
"...In 2006, the LPT fielded 88 candidates in state House races. In seats..."

Oct. 10, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Libertarians Can't Lose for Losing
Despite losses, Libertarians won big this election
"...By taking more than 5% of the vote, the LPT has ensured that elusive prize for third parties –..."

Nov. 14, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Libertarians Jonesing for TCRP Delegate List
The L Word: Not just for lesbians any more
"...not public information, the copies are, and that's what LPT Executive Director Wes Benedict is requesting. But so far,..."

Aug. 15, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

State GOP Fears Libertarian Upset
Republicans see the future, and it is the Libertarian Party of Texas!
"...the candidates dropped out. On Aug. 4, Benedict and LPT Chair Pat Dixon had a meeting with House Speaker..."

Aug. 8, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

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"...want to thank you, Judge Bill Aleshire, for analyzing LPT reports. I'm confident any fines against our treasurers for..."

June 16, 2006 Column

Benedict Clears Things Up
"...want to thank you, Judge Bill Aleshire, for analyzing LPT reports. I'm confident any fines against our treasurers for..."

June 14, 2006 Postmarks

Estate Sale Roundup: June 26-29
Call home, we're coming in heavy this week.
"...Sinatra Boots RS-6202, Glen Miller Army Air Force Band LPT- 6702; Floyd Cramer, Sinatra, Dean Martin, Beach Boys, Kris..."

June 26, 2014 Design Post by Anne Harris

Libertarians Line Up for 2014 Election
Far right could pose major headache for GOP next November
"...The LPT is touting that it has candidates lined up for..."

Dec. 12, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Election Headlines
Headlines from the campaign trail
"...The Libertarians are less impressed with Gov. Rick Perry. LPT gubernatorial candidate Kathie Glass recently confronted the incumbent at..."

Oct. 15, 2010 News Feature

The GOP's Trial Attorney
Conservatives backing attorney general's anti-health care bill suit
"...Democrats to pass an unconstitutional healthcare reform law." However, LPT Chair Pat Dixon said that audacity "is only matched..."

March 24, 2010 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Naked City
News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond
"...to parlay his four years of experience as the LPT's executive director into success at his new job. He..."

July 17, 2009 News Feature

Barr Too Big for His Libertarian Britches
In snubbing Ron Paul, Libertarian presidential candidate Bob Barr may have lost his base
"...state House races than either Republicans or Democrats, the LPT had hoped for enough presidential race trickle-down to cripple..."

Sept. 19, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Dumb Libertarian Publicity Stunts
Disenfranchising hundreds of thousands of voters? Bad idea.
"...(West Virginia and Maine) because of missed deadlines," said LPT executive director Wes Benedict. "When Ralph Nader tried to..."

Sept. 17, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

Dixon Defends Craddick. Ish.
LPT chair says Dems shouldn't be so happy that Craddick looks miserable
"...over Craddick having his speaker staff meet Monday with LPT Chair Pat Dixon and Executive Director Wes Benedict...."

Aug. 7, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Dingus Hits Craddick in Libertarian Weak Spot
Will the Libertarians be this election's king-makers?
"...public that former Rep. Suzanna Hupp had been phoning LPT candidates asking them to not run in races where..."

Aug. 6, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Newsdesk: Pushing for a Three-Party System
"...The LPT is riding high off state party Chair Pat Dixon..."

May 16, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Libertarians Target ... Ron Paul. Wuh?
Due-paying Libertarian to challenge functional libertarian next November
"...the press scrum (possibly based heavily on morbid curiosity), LPT chair Wes Benedict noted he had been told back..."

Dec. 21, 2007 News Post by Richard Whittaker

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Our readers talk back.
"...In some areas (example: his support of Ed Snapp, LPT, and his developmental ideas) science is still a long..."

Dec. 15, 2006 Column

Forever Grateful to Heffley
"...In some areas (example: his support of Ed Snapp, LPT, and his developmental ideas) science is still a long..."

Dec. 9, 2006 Postmarks

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