How the Libertarian Party De-MAGAfied Itself
The Libertarian Party has expelled its New Hampshire chapter due to its radical and racist views, which had become a public relations nightmare for the wider libertarian movement. This move suggests that the Libertarian Party has survived an internal crisis, but the underlying problems faced by third parties in the US remain. The party's decentralized structure and lack of resources make it difficult for third parties to win elections and attract seasoned politicians.
- ▪The Libertarian Party of New Hampshire was expelled from the national party due to its radical and racist views.
- ▪The Libertarian Party faces structural problems, including a lack of resources and a decentralized structure, which make it difficult to win elections.
- ▪The party's expulsion of the New Hampshire chapter suggests that it has survived an internal crisis, but the underlying problems faced by third parties remain.
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How the Libertarian Party De-MAGAfied ItselfAnd could Republicans ever follow suit?Bernard TamasJun 10, 202611Share(Photo illustration by The Bulwark / Photos: Shutterstock)THE LIBERTARIAN PARTY LAST MONTH expelled its New Hampshire chapter from the national party. For years, the Libertarian Party of New Hampshire (LPNH) has prided itself on being the radical vanguard of the liberty movement and made itself a public relations nightmare for the wider libertarian movement. Its chair, Jeremy Kauffman, became notorious for tweets he posted from the New Hampshire chapter’s account, including implying that historically black colleges and universities were “chimp factories” and declaring that “Anyone who murders Kamala Harris would be an American hero.” Faithless to the wider party, the LPNH…
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