Libertarian an alternative in governor's race - SaintPetersBlog - Associated Press:
September 22, 2014 - "Beer containers aren’t usually a topic in Florida gubernatorial races, but for Libertarian candidate Adrian Wyllie the state’s ban on small brewers filling half-gallon jugs illustrates how regulations reward campaign contributors and stifle competitors....
"'Tallahassee shouldn’t be setting up road blocks for small businesses, they should be clearing them out of the way,' said Wyllie, ... during a month-long tour of Florida craft breweries to promote his campaign.
"Wyllie, 44, of Palm Harbor, is a longshot, but he is gaining support as voters are turned off by their choices in what’s become one of the most negative campaigns waged in Florida. Republican Gov. Rick Scott still struggles with his approval rating and polls show many voters also don’t trust Republican-turned-Democrat former Gov. Charlie Crist.
"Recent polls show Wyllie getting about 5 percent of the vote, which would be a Florida record for a statewide Libertarian candidate. Wyllie is the first Libertarian to run for governor in Florida, but the party’s presidential and Senate candidates have never topped a half-percent....
"'Voters are so frustrated by both parties that I wouldn’t be surprised if the third-party candidate did better than they usually do,' said Matthew Corrigan, a University of North Florida political science professor. 'If Wyllie gets 5 to 10 percent, that could have a major impact on our governor’s race depending on which way voters go.'
"As a Libertarian, Wyllie believes government should stay out of most personal and business affairs as long as no one is harmed. He wants to cut state spending, taxes and regulations but he also supports gay marriage, the legalization of marijuana and abortion rights. It’s a philosophy that appeals to some Democrats and some Republicans."
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September 22, 2014 - "Beer containers aren’t usually a topic in Florida gubernatorial races, but for Libertarian candidate Adrian Wyllie the state’s ban on small brewers filling half-gallon jugs illustrates how regulations reward campaign contributors and stifle competitors....
"'Tallahassee shouldn’t be setting up road blocks for small businesses, they should be clearing them out of the way,' said Wyllie, ... during a month-long tour of Florida craft breweries to promote his campaign.
"Wyllie, 44, of Palm Harbor, is a longshot, but he is gaining support as voters are turned off by their choices in what’s become one of the most negative campaigns waged in Florida. Republican Gov. Rick Scott still struggles with his approval rating and polls show many voters also don’t trust Republican-turned-Democrat former Gov. Charlie Crist.
"Recent polls show Wyllie getting about 5 percent of the vote, which would be a Florida record for a statewide Libertarian candidate. Wyllie is the first Libertarian to run for governor in Florida, but the party’s presidential and Senate candidates have never topped a half-percent....
"'Voters are so frustrated by both parties that I wouldn’t be surprised if the third-party candidate did better than they usually do,' said Matthew Corrigan, a University of North Florida political science professor. 'If Wyllie gets 5 to 10 percent, that could have a major impact on our governor’s race depending on which way voters go.'
"As a Libertarian, Wyllie believes government should stay out of most personal and business affairs as long as no one is harmed. He wants to cut state spending, taxes and regulations but he also supports gay marriage, the legalization of marijuana and abortion rights. It’s a philosophy that appeals to some Democrats and some Republicans."
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I don't trust Scott or Crist one bit and I can not vote for either of them. My vote will be for Adrian Wyllie for sure.
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