First, the self-described pragmatists purged the LP platform of much of its anti-war, anti-drug war, and anti-police state content, the better – they said – to win. Then they nominated a famous ex-Republican pol – who, if possible, was even more pragmatic than the new platform. He got unprecedented MSM attention. Yet the result in fundraising and votes was no better than plumbline libertarian Harry Browne. Hey, wha’ happened? Brian Doherty explains. UPDATE from David Nolan, a founder of the LP: Good overview, Brian — and about as objective as one could hope for. A couple of points that should … Continue reading Hey, Wha’ Happened to the Libertarian Party?