What are America’s Libertarians for?
They are grappling with whether to go for national influence or local wins
Donald Trump should have seen it coming. He arrived on May 25th at the Libertarian Party’s national convention in Washington, DC, hoping to expand his support, but the crowd mostly responded with boos. Attendees lacked enthusiasm for a protectionist who added $8.4trn to America’s national debt. They also spent the weekend squabbling among themselves. After losing presidential races for more than half a century, the Libertarian Party is facing an identity crisis.
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This article appeared in the United States section of the print edition under the headline “What’s the point of the 3% party?”
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June 1st 2024
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