In a move that underscores the emerging importance of the Libertarian Party in electoral politics, the Sacramento-based gun rights organization Gun Owners of California endorsed 10 Libertarian candidates on the November 3rd ballot, the Libertarian Party of California announced today. We have been fighting for a long time to be taken seriously as a viable political party, and the dedication and hard work of our candidates is paying off. These endorsements are one small step for liberty and one giant leap for the Libertarian Party of California. What makes the endorsements especially satisfying, according to Hinkle, is that Libertarians were endorsed over Republican candidates, who are usually expected to receive the support of gun rights organizations.
Republicans tend to forget that.
For example, in the 36th Congressional race, Libertarian Kerry Welsh was endorsed over Republican Assemblyman Steve Kuykendall, and in the 24th Assembly race Libertarian Ray Strong was endorsed over Republican incumbent Assemblyman Jim Cunneen. Eric Michael Fine Gun Owners of California represents 50,000 members statewide. The Libertarian Party of California is running 99 candidates for federal, state, and local office this November.