LPM Online

September 19, 2006

1. Upcoming Events

   September 19, 2006 - 1:00 PM

   Coffee with the Candidates sessions. Affirmations

   Location: Java Hutt, 165 W. Nine Mile, Ferndale

   Contact: Vanessa Marr Phone: 248-398-7105 Email: www.GoAffirmations.org

   
   

   September 23, 2006 - 5:00 PM

   Samuel Staley will be the featured speaker at this year's event. He is a policy expert on eminent domain and property development from the Reason Institute. Also, the event will feature our annual Guardian of Liberty awards. Come join us as we celebrate our march to liberty in west Michigan and throughout the state. Tickets are $40 which cover the gourmet meal and festivities. RSVP to Bill Gelineau, membership director.

   Location: Liberty Banquet at Sayfee's Restaurant in Grand Rapids.

   Contact: Bill Gelineau Phone: 616-897-0488 Email: wgelineau@firstam.com

   
   

   September 26, 2006 - 1:00 PM

   Affirmations: Coffee with the Candidates sessions are below

   Location: Java Hutt, 165 W. Nine Mile, Ferndale

   Contact: Vanessa Marr Phone: 248.398.7105 Email: www.GoAffirmations.org

   
   

   September 27, 2006 - 11:00 AM

   Equal Parenting Week Rally to be held in Lansing Michigan at the capital building on September 27th, 2006 11AM-5PM. This may be a speaking opportunity for interested candidates. Please let Darrik know if he can count on your help during the rally and whether or not you plan on attending. Please request information at: http://www.fatherachildsright.org/html/rally.html

   Location: in Lansing Michigan at the capital building

   Contact: Darrick Scott-Farnsworth Phone: 269 731-2918 or 269 388-7271 Email: dlscott_farnsworth@yahoo.com

   
   

   September 27, 2006 - 6:30 PM

   Libertarian Party of Oakland County monthly meeting. Members and non members are welcome.

   Location: Silas Pizza, 4033 W 12 Mile Rd in Berkley, 2 blocks east of Greenfield.

   Contact: Nathan Allen Phone: 248-891-3003 Email: knathan_knows@yahoo.com

   
   

   October 03, 2006 - 1:00 PM

   Affirmations: Coffee with the Candidates sessions

   Location: Java Hutt, 165 W. Nile Mile, Ferndale

   Contact: Vanessa Marr Phone: 248.398.7105 Email: www.GoAffirmations.org

   
   

   October 04, 2006 - 1:00 PM

   Affirmations: Coffee with the Candidates sessions.

   Location: Java Hutt, 165 W. Nine Mile, Ferndale

   Contact: Vanessa Marr Phone: 248.398.7105 Email: www.GoAffirmations.org

   
   

   October 04, 2006 - 6:30 PM

   An open executive meeting for all members of the LP of West Michigan. This is a new meeting location which will allow us to begin taping at the studio with general libertarian discussions at future meetings.

   Location: Little Mexico Cafe - Downtown Grand Rapids

   Contact: Eric Larson Phone: 616-949-2844 Email: chair@lpwm.org

   
   

   October 05, 2006 - 6:00 PM

   Davenport University is pleased to announce it will again be hosting a Meet the Candidates night. On Thursday October 5, 2006 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM, the Caro Location of Davenport will be open to candidates to meet with the public. They welcome LPM candidates to attend this forum for the purpose of meeting with the public in a casual setting. RSVP ASAP.

   Location: the Caro Location of Davenport University. 1231 Cleaver Rd. Caro, MI 48723

   Contact: Audrey Kelly Phone: (989) 673-5857 Email: audrey.kellv@davenport.edu

   
   

   October 10, 2006 - 7:30 PM

   Capital Area LP monthly meeting. Election news, planning for office move. Drinks and dinner available. All are welcome.

   Location: Barley's, 727 E Miller Rd., Lansing

   Contact: Will Tyler White Phone: 517 349-3806 Email: whitewi5@msu.edu

   
   

   More...

   For more events, see the online calendar at:

   http://www.michiganlp.org/lpmonline/events.php

   
   

2. Candidates Get Invited to Editorial Board Interviews — by Mark Byrne
   
   All 3 candidates for St Clair County Commissioner have been invited to attend question and answer sessions with the County's largest newspaper the Times Herald. The editorial board has invited Ken Keppler along with his Democratic and Republican opponents to attend the 9-19-06 session. John Acre and his Democratic opponent have been invited to the 9-26-2006 session and Michael Colston has to confirm his scheduled session. The Editorial board will be deciding who to endorse based on these question and answer sessions.
   
   In addition a local radio station interviewed and aired a conversation with County Chair Mark Byrne about the Libertarian Party running local candidates for the first time in St Clair County. Back to Contents
   
3. Bill Hall Polling Well — by Eric Larson
   
   Bill Hall, the LP candidate for Attorney General, is polling well at 4% in a recent Survey USA poll. His support with very limited media exposure lends further credence to a receptive voting public for Libertarian candidates and ideas.
   
   Here is the link: http://www.surveyusa.com/client/PollReportPopup.aspx?g=0f0c5499-c751-492d-9e9f-ff3d3c57da7b&q=31287Back to Contents
   
4. Get Creswell for Governor Materials from Your Local Contact — by Greg Stempfle
   
   Election Day is approaching and the Governor's race is a dead heat. Please help the LPM make the most impact this season and support our Govenor and Lt. Governor candidates. Libertarian Greg Creswell could very well hold the balance of power for the entire state. Campaign material has been distributed to affiliates across the state. Support you Libertarian Candidate for Governor Greg Creswell and Scotty Boman for Lt. Governor by proudly displaying a yardsign or bumpersticker. Literature is availabe for distribution as well as signs and stickers.
   
   Please contact your local affilate representative for campaign supplies.
   
   Wayne Co Greg Stempfle stempfle@hotmail.com
   313-929-1789
   Oakland Co Nathan Allen knathan_knows@yahoo.com
   248-891-3003
   Macomb Co Jim Allison marthos1776@comcast.net
   586-751-5619
   Washtenaw Co James Hudler aguli@provide.net
   734-475-9792
   Lansing William White whitewi5@msu.edu
   517-349-3895
   Kalamazoo Carl Brown carl@glasstree.com
   269-373-5418
   Tri-Cities Richard Jozwiak
   989-922-5226
   Kent Co William Gelineau freedomlover59@hotmail.com
   616-987-0488
   St. Clair Co Mark Byrne iwantska@hotmail.com
   810-987-9856
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5. Libertarians Take on Media Barrier — by Scotty Boman
   
   It's official. The Libertarian Party will be saturating the out-state Michigan talk radio market with the Libertarian message. Furthermore, the Creswell for governor campaign will be running adds in the same market. Bill Hall has also been considering the medium.
   Stay tuned.Back to Contents
   
6. WOOD-TV Surveys for Federal and State Candidates — by Scotty Boman
   
   I am forwarding this letter from WOOD-TV to any interested candidates:
   
   September 11, 2006
   
   Dear Candidate;
   
   A draft copy of our questions pertaining to our coverage of the November General Election was mailed to you by mistake.
   
   Please respond to the following questions and email them to Tim Steele, 24-Hour News-8 Web Managing Editor, at tim.steele@woodtv.com
   
   Please note that there are now two sets of questions. One set of questions for candidates running for U.S. Congress or U.S. Senate. The other questions are for candidates running for Michigan State House or Senate seats.
   
   Again, we apologize for any inconvenience. If you have questions please contact Tim Steele at tim.steele@woodtv.com, or by calling 616-459-2522.
   
   
   Tim Steele
   
   24-Hour News-8 Web Managing Editor
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   Federal Questions
   (Answer these questions only if you are running for U.S. Congress or U.S. Senate)
   
   1. What is the biggest problem facing your district and what, if elected would you do to correct it?
   
   2. What, if anything, can be done to curb spending on the federal level or do you believe that current spending is appropriate?
   
   3. Should a time line be established to remove troops from Iraq?
   
   4. Is the federal government doing enough to maintain homeland security?
   
   State Questions
   (Answer these questions only if you are running for Michigan State House or Michigan State Senate or other state wide office)
   
   1. What is the biggest issue facing your district and what, if elected would you do to correct it?
   
   2. Do you support or oppose the Michigan Civil Rights Initiative? Why or why not?
   
   3. Should term limits for state office holders be extended or abolished? Why or why not?
   
   4. If elected, would you support an increase in income or other taxes to keep state government programs fully funded?
   
   
   
   Wood-8 TV
   120 College Ave. SE, PO Box B, Grand Rapids, MI 49501, 616-456-8888
   
   www.woodtv.com
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7. Libertarian Party of Washtenaw County to host Liberty Fest — by Scotty Boman
   
   The Libertarian Party of Washtenaw County has announced that it will be hosting Liberty Fest in Mid-November. Details to be announced.Back to Contents
   
8. Affirmations In Search of Candidates.
   
   Affirmations Lesbian and Gay Community Center is hosting "Coffee eith the Candidate sessions on September 19th and 26th. Also on October 3rd and 4th. They are Scheduled from 1PM to 2PM.
   
   Interested Candidates should contact:
   
   Vanessa Marr
   Civic Engagement Coordinator
   
   Affirmations Lesbian and Gay Community Center
   195 W. Nine Mile Road, Suite 110
   Ferndale, MI 48220
   Phone: 248.398.7105, ext. 28
   Fax: 248.541.1943
   www.GoAffirmations.orgBack to Contents