BONUS episode: Mises Caucus-endorsed candidates for the LNC 2026
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The Mises Caucus has endorsed a slate of candidates for the Libertarian National Committee (LNC) ahead of the 2026 convention in Grand Rapids, framing the race as a pivotal moment for the party’s survival. Jim Ostrowski, a 68-year-old veteran of the libertarian movement since 1979 and former Democratic Party activist, leads the charge with a radical new strategy: 'direct citizen action.' This includes voting with your feet—moving from high-tax, high-regulation states to liberty-friendly ones like New Hampshire—as a form of political resistance that undermines oppressive systems while building grassroots momentum. Ostrowski argues that 50 years of marginal influence is no longer acceptable, especially as young people face existential economic struggles. He champions a unified front across factions, urging libertarians to agree on 95% of principles and disagree on the rest, calling infighting a self-defeating distraction. Other candidates echo this call for unity and pragmatism: Katrina Rocco warns against 'neo-libertarian' drift, emphasizing the need to preserve core Rothbardian values; Alpha from Pennsylvania pushes for data-driven organizing and secure member information; Travis from Maryland stresses the need for boring, logistical infrastructure over drama. A major point of contention arises around the Non-Aggression Principle (NAP)—a foundational pledge—amid rumors of attempts to remove it, which all candidates unanimously oppose.
Voting with your feet—moving from high-regulation states to liberty-friendly ones—is a powerful, underutilized strategy to undermine oppressive systems and build grassroots momentum.
The Libertarian Party must unify around 95% of shared principles and agree to disagree on the remaining 5%, or risk being consumed by infighting that has stalled progress for 50 years.
The Non-Aggression Principle (NAP) is non-negotiable; any attempt to remove it from the LNC pledge is a fundamental betrayal of libertarianism’s core.
Direct citizen action—like walking for liberty, school exit campaigns, and grand jury education—can be more effective than traditional electoral politics in advancing liberty.
The party must prioritize logistical infrastructure—ballot access, secure data systems, and volunteer coordination—over ideological theater to become a functional political force.
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Introduction to the Mises Caucus Endorsed Candidates
Aaron Harris introduces the live stream featuring Mises Caucus-endorsed candidates for the Libertarian National Committee (LNC) ahead of the 2026 convention in Grand Rapids, clarifying that endorsements do not imply party membership and that other caucuses also support these candidates.
Jim Ostrowski’s 47-Year Vision: Direct Citizen Action
“50 years at 1% is not good enough. The country... needs us. It's not optional anymore, it's not fun anymore. This is serious as a heart attack.”
Katrina Rocco: Defending Core Libertarian Values
“If you're here just because you want a home and you're politically homeless and you're highly individualized, this may not be the place for you to hang out.”
Alpha: Data, Security, and Structural Reform
Alpha from Pennsylvania advocates for modernizing the LNC with secure member data, targeted outreach (e.g., recruiting attorneys), and reviewing organizational contracts. He strongly opposes any effort to remove the Non-Aggression Principle from the LNC pledge.
Travis: The Boring Work of Building a Functional Party
“I want to see us represent our regions. I want to see us get our convention together for 2028. I want to see good ballot access, all the basic boring things that a party needs to function.”
“50 years at 1% is not good enough. The country... needs us. It's not optional anymore, it's not fun anymore. This is serious as a heart attack.”
“It's not about membership votes candidates. It's about liberty. That's the bottom line. And that's what I think we're all going to be fighting for if we are elected.”
“all I have to say. Yeah. I mean, it's really the core. That's really what, you know, one of the points, one of the reasons why I talk about a Libertarian Hall of Fame is because the movement is quite old.”
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libertarian national committee
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jim ostrowski
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mises caucus
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katrina rocco
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travis
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murray rothbard
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alpha
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grand rapids convention
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massey campaign
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ed clark
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