As many Montanans have discovered, Libertarian candidates are not appearing on the primary ballots in Montana. The Secretary of State has attributed this to efforts to "save paper."
We are currently investigating this matter. In the meantime, we will not overlook the primary races in the other parties. While this may appear to be a setback, it actually presents a unique opportunity to focus on the broader primary races within other parties.
Despite our absence from the primary ballots, the Montana Libertarian Party remains committed to influencing the entire political landscape. We are taking proactive steps to ensure that the principles of liberty are upheld and promoted across all political spectrums. To this end, we will be distributing comprehensive questionnaires to all primary candidates from other parties.
These questionnaires will cover a range of critical issues, including:
Support for Ending the Federal Reserve: We will ask candidates whether they support @RepThomasMassie's legislation to dismantle the Federal Reserve, which facilitates endless government spending, causes inflation, diminishes the purchasing power of Americans, fosters wealth inequality, and spawns economic crises.
Opposition to Foreign Funding: Candidates will be queried on their stance regarding the U.S. funding of all foreign nations, including Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan. We are nearing $35 trillion in debt and cannot afford to fund other countries. Moreover, Americans should not be forced to pay for wars they do not support.
Support for Congress Reclaiming Constitutional War Powers: Congress has not declared war since World War II, yet the President has embroiled the United States in more than a dozen disastrous wars since. Candidates will be asked if they support repealing the 2001 Authorization for Use of Military Force and whether they would support war powers resolutions to withdraw from current engagements.
Support for the Defend the Guard Act: Candidates will be asked whether they support the Montana legislature enacting the Defend the Guard Act, crucial legislation for maintaining state sovereignty and limiting federal overreach that prohibits any deployment of National Guard units into active combat unless Congress has declared war.
Our goal is to identify candidates who align with our core values of liberty and limited government, regardless of their party affiliation. We believe in principles over party lines, and as such, we are prepared to highlight liberty-minded Republicans and Democrats who demonstrate a commitment to our shared ideals.
Each candidate's responses will be carefully evaluated and graded. These grades will be publicly shared to inform voters and promote candidates who prioritize freedom, personal responsibility, and non-interventionist policies.
By engaging in this process, we aim to advance the cause of liberty and ensure that the voices of principled individuals are heard in the upcoming elections. We encourage all Montanans to stay informed, get involved, and support candidates who truly represent the values of freedom and limited government. Together, we can make a difference and steer our state and nation toward a freer, more prosperous future.