Libertarian Presidential Candidates' Debate Coming to Kansas City in April

Event is Part of the Heartland Libertarian Conference featuring former Congressman Bob Barr

For Immediate Release
Dec. 3, 2007

Contact: Mike Ferguson at 816.817.1817 or mike@mikefergusononline.com

(Kansas City, MO) - The top candidates of America's most prominent third party will face off in Kansas City during the first major debate in the race for the Libertarian Presidential nomination.

The debate will be part of the Heartland Libertarian Conference which will take place in Kansas City, MO on April 5th, 2008. As of press time, those confirmed to be in the debate are Nevada entrepreneur and frequent FOX News Channel guest Wayne Allyn Root and Dr. George Phillies, a Physics Professor at Worcester Polytechnic Institute in Massachusetts. The final debate lineup will consist of the top four or five candidates for the Party's nomination.

The event is being held at the Intrigue Park Place Hotel and Convention Center. The conference, which is sponsored by ATLAS PAC, is a joint effort of the Missouri Libertarian Party, Kansas Libertarian Party and Cass County (MO) Libertarian Party.

The event's keynote speaker is former Congressman Bob Barr of Georgia. Rep. Barr is best known for leading the impeachment efforts against President Bill Clinton. Barr is now a member of the Libertarian National Committee.

In addition to the debate and speeches from Barr and the Libertarian Party national Executive Director Shane Cory, attendees will learn how to become better candidates and how to build effective political organizations from a panel discussion of elected Libertarian Party members and a workshop presented by Missouri LP Chair Glenn Neilsen.

The event's complete lineup of confirmed speakers and the conference agenda can be found at http://www.lpmo.org/heartland2008. The link to register online can be found at that web site as well.

One of the event's coordinators, Mike Ferguson, says this conference has something to offer anyone who is interested in being active in politics and in holding government - at all levels - accountable to those it serves, "There is something for pretty much everyone at this conference. In addition to great networking and speakers, we're offering practical learning opportunities on how to get better at real-world politics."

Ferguson adds that Libertarians and independents, like those currently supporting Rep. Ron Paul's Presidential campaign, from around the Midwest are expected to attend this event.

Both the Missouri Libertarian Party and the Kansas Libertarian Party will hold their state committee meetings during the conference. Those from other states, or those from Missouri and Kansas who choose not to participate in the state meetings, have the opportunity to attend a special seminar.Michael Badnarik, the LP's nominee for President in 2004, will give his special presentation on the Bill of Rights at no additional cost to the attendees.

The event is unusually affordable with registration only $60.00 through January 31st ($25.00 for high school and college students). The registration fee includes all sessions of the conference. On February 1st, the regular registration rate of $70.00 ($30.00 for students) goes in to effect.

To learn more about the Heartland Libertarian Conference or to register to attend the event, go to http://www.lpmo.org/heartland2008

Media note: Media coverage of this event is welcome - please contact Mike Ferguson with any requests or technical questions.