Phoenix:Libertarians to File Oct 1st to Stop Tempe 10/13 Debate
by the Greenie Thursday, Sep. 30, 2004 at 5:09 AM

The state shouldn't be making donations to political candidates, say Arizona Libertarians -- and they're going to court to stop Arizona State University from donating up to $2 million to presidential candidates George W. Bush and John F. Kerry. At issue: The presidential debate scheduled to take place in Tempe on October 13th.

LIBERTARIANS TO SEEK INJUNCTION TO STOP THIRD BUSH/KERRY DEBATE


PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A CORRECTED EDITION: Press conference location has
changed to the steps of the Maricopa County Superior Courthouse at 201
W Jefferson Street, Phoenix, AZ. This press briefing will not occur at
the Arizona State Capitol.

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September 29, 2004
For Immediate Release
Contact: Stephen P. Gordon
Office: (512) 637-6867
Cell: (256) 227-8360
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LIBERTARIANS TO FILE FOR INJUNCTION TO STOP THIRD BUSH/KERRY DEBATE
Press conference Friday in Phoenix

Phoenix - The state shouldn't be making donations to political
candidates, say Arizona Libertarians -- and they're going to court to stop
Arizona State University from donating up to $2 million to presidential
candidates George W. Bush and John F. Kerry.

At issue: The presidential debate scheduled to take place in Tempe on
October 13th.

"It's a clear case of misusing state funds," says David Euchner,
attorney for the Arizona LP. "Arizona recognizes three political parties. A
debate which included all three of those parties would be a legitimate
expenditure on education and public information. A debate including only
two of the three candidates is a partisan campaign commercial -- and an
illegal donation to partisan political associations."

Barry Hess is the Vice Chair of the AZLP, and is currently in
Pennsylvania with Libertarian presidential candidate Michael Badnarik assisting
with preparations for Badnarik's upcoming debates. Hess provided
additional explanation by telephone, "It is so outrageous because the
Republicans and the Democrats clearly violate their own Finance Reform Act,
which in this case operates against all parties except the Republicans
and the Democrats. Additionally, this use of these particular funds is
in clear violation of the Arizona Constitution."

The suit, in which AZLP and its treasurer, Warren Severin, are listed
as plaintiffs, will seek an injunction or restraining order against the
use of state funds for the debate.

Hess, along with other representatives of the Arizona Libertarian Party
and a spokesperson for Michael Badnarik's campaign will meet with
members of the press. The conference will begin at 2 p.m., Friday, October
1 on the steps of the Maricopa County Superior Courthouse at 201 W
Jefferson Street in Phoenix.

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PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A CORRECTED EDITION: Press conference location has
changed to the steps of the Maricopa County Superior Courthouse at 201
W Jefferson Street, Phoenix, AZ. This press briefing will not occur at
the Arizona State Capitol.

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