Libertarian Party Radical Caucus (1979)
This Radical Caucus was founded by Justin Raimondo, Eric Garris, and Bob Costello in 1979 in order "to unify the party around radical and hardcore libertarian programs."[1]
| Radical Caucus (1979) | |
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| General Information | |
| Chartered: | 1979 |
| Officers | |
| Chair: | Justin Raimondo |
Raimondo led the caucus from inception until he abandoned the Libertarian Party in 1983. This Radical Caucus was dissolved in 1984.
A major function of the caucus was publication of Libertarian Vanguard.
Known Members
- Rod Colver, Washington contact (c late 1982)
- Robert Costello
- Jerry Dickson, Hawaii contact (c 1982)
- Kevin Dye, Los Angeles contact (c 1982)
- Bill Evers
- Linda Freeman, Orange County/Southern California contact (c 1982)
- Eric Garris board, Libertarian Vanguard business manager
- Jonnie Gilman
- Gayle Hosmer, Ohio contact (c late 1982)
- Eric Issacson, Ohio contact (c early 1982)
- Diane Pilcher, Florida contact (c 1982)
- Melinda Pillsbury-Foster
- Justin Raimondo chair, editor of Libertarian Vanguard
- Murray Rothbard board
- William Shockley, Minnesota contact (c 1982)
- Tom Verkuilen, Illinois contact (c 1982)
- Christopher Weber
- Bob Waldrop, Utah contact (c 1982)
Succeeding Caucuses
More than one caucus has claimed to be the continuation of the 1979-1984 Radical Caucus. These include:
The Rothbard Caucus
The Rothbard Caucus was an attempt to resurrect the 1979-1984 Radical Caucus that existed by 2004.
Libertarian Party Radical Caucus
The 2006 Radical Caucus was triggered by the Portland Massacre in 2006 and has proven to be a more successful resumption.