Libertarian National Convention 2016 Mega-Post
(Live Video Footage and Press Conferences)
The following
contribution is from Seattle-based independent journalist, David Malekar; who regularly publishes content to the
WashCo Chronicle and other online publications.
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| #LEGALIZEFREEDOM was the Official Hashtag used throughout the Convention |
Upon arrival in Orlando, Florida I was a little late to the convention having arrived at 4:30 PM EST and not making it in till about 6 PM on Friday, May 27, 2016. There was time to get a feel for the candidates and check out the other State Delegates from across the Nation. It was reported that 997 Delegates that were eligible to vote, were in attendance. There was more when you include guests.
One of the major platform adaptations that pass was the stance against the State Death Penalty:
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| "We oppose the administration of the death penalty by the state." |
The follow videos are the Presidential Candidate speeches after they secured their spot in the final debate. The list of final Candidates were determined by the token voting system that all State Delegates were given upon registration arrival.
John McAfee
Gary Johnson
Marc Feldman
Austin Petersen
The follow videos are the Presidential Candidate debates that were held at 8 PM EST May 28, 2016
Part 1 (1 Hour 30 Minutes due to Facebook Live time limits)
Part 2 (45 Minutes)
May 29, 2016
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| Good morning, America from #Orlando, #FL at the 2016 #Libertarian National Convention #LNC. The votes were cast for the #Presidential Candidates yesterday, along with the final debate. They left it all on the stage. Today, the vote to decide without a doubt, the nominated Presidential Candidate of 2016. Stay Tuned! |
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| 5 Minutes before the first Press Conference of the day |
Press Conference with LP Chairman, Nicholas Sarwark
The second round of State Delegate voting for the Presidential Candidate Nominee
Gary Johnson Presidential Nomination Victory Speech
Press Conference after the Presidential Nomination of Gary Johnson
Libertarian Presidential Candidate Concession Speeches
The following videos are the Vice Presidential Candidates before the State Delegate vote
Will Weld
Derrick Grayson
Alicia Dearn
Larry Sharpe (Video Package Before Speaking)
Larry Sharpe
Will Coley
Gary Johnson on Bill Weld before VP Delegate Vote
VP Candidate Results for LP LNC Round 1
After the first round of voting,
VP candidates began to make their announcements of dropping from the race
VP candidates began to make their announcements of dropping from the race
Will Coley Consensus Speech and Endorsement of Sharpe
Alicia Dearn drops to Endorse Weld
Grayson Drops to Endorse Sharpe
Libertarian Vice Presidential Candidate Results Final
Sharpe speaks after Weld wins the Nomination for VP
Press Conference after Johnson and Weld ticket confirmed
It was controversial, it was emotional. At the end of the day, the Libertarian party was given a Johnson/Weld ticket for 2016.
The next day, on May 30th, Chairman of the Libertarian Party, Nicholas Sarwark was re-elected.
The Vice Chairman position was won by Arvin Vohra
After the closing of the event on that Monday, May 30th, 2016, David Malekar gave one final broadcast live from Orlando, FL regarding the event and some personal thoughts.
The next day, on May 30th, Chairman of the Libertarian Party, Nicholas Sarwark was re-elected.
The Vice Chairman position was won by Arvin Vohra
After the closing of the event on that Monday, May 30th, 2016, David Malekar gave one final broadcast live from Orlando, FL regarding the event and some personal thoughts.
A month later, we have seen a historic amount of Mainstream Media Press Coverage for Gary Johnson and Bill Weld. They have had Town Hall meetings on CNN, the Gary Johnson Facebook page has soared about 100k likes since before the convention, and many disgruntled Bernie Sanders fans have jumped aboard the Libertarian Train.
In closing, this article is dedicated to the now late Dr. Marc Allan Feldman, who sadly left this world on June 23rd, 2016. He is a Hero in the Libertarian Party, and in person. He helped saved the life of someone while at the LNC who had been a victim of a hit and run outside one of the entrances. You will be sorely missed. May the Party win many elections this year in your honor.
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| Lead Contributor for the Liberty Chronicle Independent, David Malekar (left) The Late and Great Dr. Marc Allan Feldman, 2016 LP Presidential Candidate (right) |
