Forwarder forwards from GoldMassGroup an article "Libertarian Joe Kennedy" from GoldMassGroup author AuMass. AuMass discusses whether it was good that Joe Kennedy is actually running on the Liberty party line, or whether he should have tried to run on the Libertarian line (where he would likely not have gained ballot access). AuMass concludes with a reference to critics of the approach.

Quoting Red Mass Group, thoughtful author YankeePundit

The Globe reports that Coakley wants to have three way debates with Scott Brown and Libertarian Joe Kennedy. ...
Clearly her hope is that Kennedy as a Libertarian ...
But I wonder if having the Libertarian Kennedy there ...

Important point: Joe is actually running on the Liberty Party line, but everyone knows he is a Libertarian, and that is how he is being described.

The press and blog descriptions are far more important than the half-noticed word on the ballot.

Conclusion: The real Libertarian message will go out as Libertarian whenever we get candidates on the ballot, even if the party name on the nominating paper is a bit different.

On the other hand, fighting for the 'Libertarian' word on the ballot gets you almost nothing unless, of course, you are looking to be paid for collecting signatures, and have a candidate who can afford the substantial extra tab, in which case the outcome is instant jackpot.

Finally, referring to critics of Joe's successful approach, reasoning from athletic analogies is seen not to lead to the right answers.

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