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Nevada: Wayne Allyn Root

Mon, 05/26/2008 - 04:49

Barr takes Libertarian nod, Root prepping for #2 spot

By Joseph K. Cooper

LAS VEGAS-Alas, no Las Vegan will top the Libertarian ticket for the presidency.  It appears, however, that Las Vegas oddsmaker Wayne Allyn Root will take the vice presidential spot on the ticket behind former Ga. Congressman Bob Barr, who won the Libertarian nomination this weekend in Denver.

Politicker.com's own Jeremy Pelzer was at the Libertarian Convention this weekend and has some outstanding coverage of the even leading to Root's securing the V.P. nod.

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Tue, 04/01/2008 - 18:28

Gravel party-switch could mean trouble for Root

By Joseph K. Cooper

LAS VEGAS-Las Vegas' very own presidential candidate, Wayne Allyn Root, learned last week that his race for the Libertarian Party's nod for the presidency has gotten a bit harder.  Announcing his resignation from the Democratic Party, former Alaska Sen. Mike Gravel has cast his lot with the Libertarians and is now seeking the nomination that until recently seemed headed Root's way.

Root, reached for comment today, sounded unconcerned about Gravel's entry and even optimistic about what it could mean for the Libertarian Party.

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Mon, 02/25/2008 - 19:14

VIDEO: Wayne Allyn Root discusses his presidential bid

By Joseph K. Cooper

In this video from Feb. 15, Las Vegan Wayne Allyn Root discusses his presidential bid and takes a few shots at the prospective Democratic and Republican nominees.

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Mon, 02/25/2008 - 18:25

Las Vegan Wayne Allyn Root wins California Libertarian Convention straw poll

By Joseph K. Cooper

Las Vegas- Wayne Allyn Root, the Las Vegas odds-maker and television personality who last May announced his candidacy for president, this weekend won the 2008 California Libertarian Convention's presidential straw poll.

"I'm grateful to the California delegates to have earned their trust and support," said Root. "To have so convincingly won is a real boost to our campaign to secure the Presidential nomination."

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Sat, 02/16/2008 - 21:49

Libertarian leaders converge on Las Vegas Valley

By Joseph K. Cooper

Henderson- The Libertarian Party, one of the United States’ longest-enduring and most pervasive third parties, held its annual leadership conference in Henderson this weekend at the Sunset Station Hotel & Casino.  The event drew party leaders and activists from around the country and featured training workshops on topics like filing with the Federal Elections Commission, planning a state convention and communicating with the media.

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