The Republican and Democrat parties also had every chance to file suit against the Texas law earlier but didn't bother. That would make it appear they were okay with it - or planned to try to use it to their advantage. The law was not passed in some secret session, do not pretend that the major parties didn't know.
Is Barr taking unfair advantage? Maybe. But is he a Catamite or any of the other disparaging DU - type invectives being hurled at him on this thread for doing so?
- Less than those making the statements. I expect few of you will own up for your behavior.
You both have and deserve my contempt.
For many years the Libertarian Party has exhausted its meager resources and time to change unfair ballot access laws across the country in order to obtain fair treatment in the voting booth.
It is the ultimate hypocrisy to now use those same laws to deny voters a choice in Texas.
3.6 Representative Government
We support electoral systems that are more representative of the electorate at the federal, state and local levels. As private voluntary groups, political parties should be allowed to establish their own rules for nomination procedures, primaries and conventions. We call for an end to any tax-financed subsidies to candidates or parties and the repeal of all laws which restrict voluntary financing of election campaigns. We oppose laws that effectively exclude alternative candidates and parties, deny ballot access, gerrymander districts, or deny the voters their right to consider all legitimate alternatives. (my emphasis)
The supposed "Party of Principle!"
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I will gladly wear your contempt as a badge of honor.
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