Saturday, August 29, 2020

Small-government fans welcome Libertarian presidential nominee to Little Rock

 From Jo Jorgensen's campaign:


Dr. Jo Jorgensen delivers the Natural State her message of greater individual freedom

GREENVILLE, S.C.; Aug. 28, 2020— Dr. Jo Jorgensen, the Libertarian presidential nominee, visits Little Rock on Friday to rally supporters and speak to media. She will speak on her plan to reduce the size of the federal government, end the war on drugs, and recall U.S. military men and women home to defend America’s own shores. 

Jorgensen wants to restore to the presidency such conservative principles as small government, individual rights, and personal freedom. 

“Republicans don’t have to settle for a Republican in name only, and they don’t have to hold their noses and vote for a Democrat, either,” she said. “I am happy to provide a fiscally responsible, small-government option to these disaffected voters.”

Also being featured at the Little Rock rally will be former Libertarian National Committee Chair Nicholas Sarwark and Ricky Dale Harrington, Jr., Libertarian candidate for U.S. Senate.

Harrington’s campaign aligns with Dr. Jorgensen’s pledge to end the drug war; he believes people shouldn’t be in prison if their so-called crime had no victim. “They should be dealing with a doctor or a therapist,” he said, “not be thrown into prison, where they’re subjected to gangs, abuse, sexual assault, or mental health issues.”

Dr. Jorgensen’s campaign stop in Little Rock features down-ticket candidates, includes media availability, and is scheduled as follows (subject to change; times shown in local time zone):

Friday, August 28; Little Rock, Arkansas 
5 P.M.: First Security Amphitheatre, 400 President Clinton Ave.

For a full list of the candidates’ upcoming campaign events, visit Jo20.com/events.

Media advisory: Rain or shine! The candidate will have media availability at most tour stops. A mult box will be available at the rallies, although no risers. Personal distancing protocols will be followed; hand sanitizer and masks will be provided. 

For questions or to schedule an interview with Dr. Jorgensen during her visits, contact: 

  • Arkansas; Fri., Aug. 28: Michael Pakko, Libertarian Party of Arkansas Chair, via e-mailat AR@Jo20.com, or by phone at (501) 396-9804