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Who started libertarianism?
In the United States, libertarian was popularized by the individualist anarchist Benjamin Tucker around the late 1870s and early 1880s. Libertarianism as a synonym for liberalism was popularized in May 1955 by writer Dean Russell, a colleague of Leonard Read and a classical liberal himself.
Who was the Libertarian candidate for president in 1976?
| Roger MacBride 1976 presidential campaign | |
|---|---|
| Campaign | 1976 United States presidential election |
| Candidate | Roger MacBride Member of the Vermont House of Representatives (1963 – 1965) David Bergland |
| Affiliation | Libertarian Party |
| Status | Lost election: November 2, 1976 |
Who ran for president as a Libertarian in 1988?
Ron Paul 1988 presidential campaign
| Ron Paul for President 1988 | |
|---|---|
| Campaign | U.S. presidential election, 1988 |
| Candidate | Ron Paul U.S. Representative from Texas (1976–1977) (1979–1985) (1997-2013) |
| Affiliation | Libertarian Party |
| Key people | Andre Marrou (running mate) |
Who ran for president in 2004 Libertarian?
2004 Libertarian National Convention
| Convention | |
|---|---|
| Presidential nominee | Michael Badnarik of Texas |
| Vice presidential nominee | Richard Campagna of Iowa |
| Other candidates | Gary Nolan of Ohio Aaron Russo of California |
| ‹ 2002 · 2006 › |
Who was the Libertarian candidate in 1996?
Harry Browne was chosen as the party’s nominee for president in the 1996 election. “Declare your Independence” was the theme of the convention. Libertarians hold a national convention, every two years to vote on party bylaws, platform and resolutions and elect national party officers and a judicial committee.
Who was the Libertarian nominee in 2008?
2008 Libertarian National Convention
| Convention | |
|---|---|
| Presidential nominee | Bob Barr of Georgia |
| Vice presidential nominee | Wayne Allyn Root of Nevada |
| Other candidates | Mary Ruwart of Texas Mike Gravel of Alaska Steve Kubby of California, activist George Phillies of Massachusetts |
| ‹ 2006 · 2010 › |
Who Ran for president 2008?
2008 United States presidential election
| Nominee | Barack Obama | John McCain |
| Party | Democratic | Republican |
| Home state | Illinois | Arizona |
| Running mate | Joe Biden | Sarah Palin |
| Electoral vote | 365 | 173 |