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John Hospers, First Libertarian Party Presidential Candidate, Dies at the Age of 93

Posted on June 13, 2011 by admin

On June 12, John Hospers died at the age of 93. He had been the Libertarian Party’s first presidential candidate. He ran in 1972, and only appeared on the ballot in two states, but he made history by receiving an electoral vote. Thanks to Wayne Root for this news.

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John Hospers, First Libertarian Party Presidential Candidate, Dies at the Age of 93 — 11 Comments

Casual Bystander on June 13, 2011 at 8:23 am said:

I guess that is two former LP nominees that have now passed on. Professor Hospers and Roger L. MacBride. RIP to both party pioneers.
Richard Winger on June 13, 2011 at 8:29 am said:

Harry Browne also.
Casual Bystander on June 13, 2011 at 8:31 am said:

And Jim Lewis the 1984 Veep nominee. Wow! I hadn’t realized so many have left us!
clara bell on June 13, 2011 at 8:50 am said:

DR. HOSPERS IS THE ONLY LIBERTARIAN CANDIDATE TO RECEIVE A ELECTORAL VOTE. HE WAS A GREAT AUTHOR AND HE WILL BE MISSED BY FREEDOM LOVING AMERICANS.WE CAN ALSO GIVE THANKS TO ROGER MACBRIDE FOR HAVING THE COURAGE TO VOTE FOR HOSPERS.
clara bell on June 13, 2011 at 8:51 am said:

WAYNE ROOT IS MY CHOICE FOR 2012 HE IS GREAT
Demo Rep on June 13, 2011 at 9:21 am said:

The LP got going due to the EVIL statism of the Donkey Johnson (Vietnam WAR) and the Elephant Nixon (more WAR along with wage and price controls, off the gold standard – total fiat junk paper money) — the EVIL bad old days of 1963-1974 — start of the cycle of major econ depressions due to govt deficits — 1975, 1983, 1992, 2003, 2009.

How about changing the party name ??? — always confused with liberal, libertine, librarian, etc. etc.
Casual Bystander on June 13, 2011 at 9:57 am said:

Any suggestions for a different name, Demo Rep?
Libertarian Voter on June 13, 2011 at 10:05 am said:

Rest in peace, John Hospers. You were a great shining light for liberty. The libertarian movement lives on!
Demo Rep on June 13, 2011 at 11:03 am said:

# 7 — just the super-obvious

Liberty Party — logo/symbol — Ms. Statue of Liberty

or perhaps Freedom Party — in contrast to the EVIL statist control freak Donkey/Elephant parties.
Dennis "DJ" Mikolay on June 13, 2011 at 12:55 pm said:

Condolences to the family and friends of a third party pioneer. We will always remain appreciative of all John Hospers did for the alternative party movement.
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