Thanks for your votes

My thanks to those who voted for me in the November election. While I would have liked to get a somewhat larger percentage of the vote, 4.69% is a substantial vote for a 3rd party candidate - especially since I didn't have the opportunity to campaign directly. I especially thank those in the western part of the district (6.5%+ in North Holden - over 5% in S. Holden and Centerview).

I'd ask those who are interested in smaller government and individual liberty to check out the Libertarian Party. We meet locally on the 3rd Tuesday of each month, but you can reach us through our website, johnson.lpmo.org any time.

Bill

Thanks for your votes

My thanks to those who voted for me in the November election. While I would have liked to get a somewhat larger percentage of the vote, 4.69% is a substantial vote for a 3rd party candidate - especially since I didn't have the opportunity to campaign directly. I especially thank those in the western part of the district (6.5%+ in North Holden - over 5% in S. Hilden and Centerview).

I'd ask those who are interested in smaller government and individual liberty to check out the Libertarian Party. We meet locally on the 3rd Tuesday of each month, but you can reach us through our website, johnson.lpmo.org any time.

Bill

Home stretch

We're on the home stretch. I appreciate all the good comments from people who attended or listened to the candidate forum Monday night. I've placed ads in the Daily Star Journal and Holden Image; my interview in the DSJ was published the other day.

Remember, the incumbent, David Pearce, is going to win reelection easily. So if you agree with me on property rights issues, you might as well tell him that property rights need to be protected. You can do that by voting for me - if you're a Republican you won't cost your party a seat; if you're a Democrat your party won't fail to gain a seat if you desert their candidate for me. So help me send a message and vote for Bill Wayne, Libertarian, on November 7th.

Thanks,
Bill

Events!

Wednesday I went to the UCM (formerly CMSU) Political Awareness event at the Union. Not well attended by students or faculty, unfortunately. Only one corridor got much traffic, but I did get to meet some other people running for various offices.

Thursday-Saturday (Sep 28-30) I'll be at the Holden Fall Fiesta with a booth and also in the parade. Holden is in the 121st District, but a lot of their market area isn't - but the issues of property rights and eminent domain are important to all. If you'd like to talk to me about property rights, see me there.

I talked to the UCM 3rd Party Alliance about a candidate debate at UCM. Democratic canddiate Jeffrey Alvorado and I are both intersted; from what I hear incumbent David Pearce isn't. If it comes off, it'll likely be in mid-October.

I'm also awaiting word on when the Farm Bureau candidate forum will take place. I know they're already committed to Pearce but perhaps I can sway a few votes there with property rights issues that are unaddressed.

Bill

Blogs and Stuff

I haven't done a good job of keeping this blog up to date - too many other things going on. Went to the State Fair and had a Vote Libertarian hat made, which I'll wear over many campaign seasons (if anyone wants one, I have the contct - they're $5 ea if a dozen or more are ordered). My weekly program on KOKO is making good points, especially when contrasted with the Democratic candidate's program 20 minutes earlier. People are saying that I "make sense" - that doesn't mean they'll vote for me, but I certainly hope they will. Events coming up are the CMSU Politiical Awareness Fair, the Holden Fair, and the CMSU homecoming parade.

Lots more candidate surveys, most of which I won't have time to deal with this time. Just VoteSmart.com and maybe a couple of others.

Bill

Time to Think Libertarian

The primary election is over and Libertarians didn't get many votes. That's to be expected. Here are some reasons:

1. Who takes which ballot is a matter of record. Parties can have poll observers to see the if their loyalists are jumping ship. That discourages 3rd party voting.
2. Party primaries attract mostly party loyalists/activists. While. Few of them will vote outside their party, because many of them are 'true believers.' Fewer independent or swing voters vote.
3. People want to vote where there's a contest. The Libertarians had no opposed candidates.
4. Locally, many Libertarians decided to skip our primary in order to vote in a sharply-defind race for Associate Circuit Judge - and were pleased to contribute to Karl Timmermann's narrow victory.

Now that the general election campaign has started, I certainly hope people will take a close look at our Libertarian candidates. Most of us have websites where you can find out what our philosphy is and where we stand on issues due to come before the office we seek. For example, I have made clear my opposition to abuse of eminent domain, TIF, TDD and other government subsidies of businesses. I welcome people to look at my website olddrum.net to see not only my posiitons on this race but also what I've written on political issues over the past 9 years.

BW

Vote Tuesday

I voted Libertarian by absentee ballot. I know, with all the races on the Republican side, that it's sometimes difficult to pick up a 3rd party ballot in an uncontested primary, but if you do so, your vote is welcome. And if you do so, please contact me at liberty@olddrum.net. We sure could use some volunteers for the general election!

Bill

On the Radio

Since both of my opponents have "informational" programs on KOKO, I decided to do one myself. I'll be on every Wednesday for 15-20 minutes at 9:10 AM, starting July 25th. The first program will discuss my background, qualifications, and so forth. After that, it'll be mostly issues.

In Liberty