Ken R. Bush of St. Louis, Missouri, died on January 12, 2024, over a year ago, but I just learned this sad news. Bush was a Libertarian who worked for five years to persuade the Missouri legislature to pass a ballot access bill that makes it possible for minor parties to regularly appear on the Missouri ballot. From 1989 through 1993 his bill was introduced every year, and finally it became law.
Ken succeeded because he was so thoroughly talented with human relationships. He had a gentle sense of humor that helped his lobbying work. He was also very resourceful. He located the former legislator who had written the hostile bill of 1953 that virtually wiped out ballot access for minor parties. He persuaded that former legislator to make a statement that the bill was a mistake, and that it should be eased.
individual candidates on ballots
equal in 14-1 amdt
how did individual candidates get on private/public ballots in 1866-1868-1870-1872 elections ???
Abolish all ballot access quota laws and let the voter choose uncensored with a write-in only voter verifiable ballot – the Liberty Ballot.
I found Ken Bush’s obituary online and lit a candle in his memory.
Standing Count. No ballots.
SCS –
any standing counts for usa folks in foreign nations – esp usa troopers fighting barbarians ???
also for usa folks whose jobs have them moving around – esp transport folks – trucks / planes / RR / ships / etc ???
Sorry to hear of Ken’s passing. During my time in the St. Louis area he was not active in the Libertarian Party, but was legendary in local party circles.
It’s odd the only people eulogizing him on this site are known communists Winger, Whitfield and Knapp. Are there any actual libertarians commenting on his passing?
AZ question was answered in past discussions. I have other things to do besides answer the same question over and over. If anyone who hasn’t asked the question already wants to know, feel free to ask.