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Mike Gravel Drops Out Of Democratic Race, Seeks To Join Libertarian Ticket

Mike Gravel Drops Out Of Democratic Race, Seeks To Join Libertarian Ticket

The Swamp   |  Mattew Hay Brown   |   March 26, 2008 09:09 AM

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Former Sen. Mike Gravel is leaving the Democratic Party - and his quixotic bid for its presidential nomination - for the Libertarian Party.

"It is a party that combines a commitment to freedom and peace that can't be found in the two major parties that control the government and politics of America," Gravel said in a statement released late Tuesday by America's largest third party. "My libertarian views, as well as my strong stance against war, the military industrial complex and American imperialism, seem not to be tolerated by Democratic Party elites who are out of touch with the average American."


 
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- robinhood1 I'm a Fan of robinhood1 permalink

The longer the current Democratic slugfest goes on, the more I'd just as soon vote for another candidate anyway. The Democrats are not talking about closing military bases abroad or reining in American imperialism. They are almost like Republicans, but with higher taxes and more big government. One of these day, the Chinese will stop propping up the US bond market and then the music will stop. I feel a little sorry for Gen X and Gen Y. They will inherit the mess left behind by the two traditional parties.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 09:57 PM on 03/27/2008
- robXdion I'm a Fan of robXdion permalink
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Yeah Gravel!!! You go get 'em! LOL

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 10:06 AM on 03/26/2008
- dbsousa I'm a Fan of dbsousa permalink

If the Paultards and the Graveloons got together they might just be unstoppable.

"Paul/Gravel '08: So crazy it just might work!"

I'm printing the bumper stickers...

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 11:30 AM on 03/26/2008
- PeaceCzar I'm a Fan of PeaceCzar permalink

Just out of curiosity, let's hear you quantify one thing that's sooooo crazy about Gravel. I'd love to hear you back up the sarcasm...

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 03:11 PM on 03/26/2008
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