On May 26, 2024, Libertarian Party delegates selected Chase Oliver as the party’s presidential nominee in the 2024 presidential election. Oliver completed Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey. These survey responses allow voters to hear directly from candidates about what motivates them to run for office. This article provides excerpts from his responses. To read his full survey, click here.
What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?
- “Voters deserve a President who will respect their inherent individual rights.”
- “Our democracy is functionally broke[n] under a [two]-party system.”
- “The United States should take the lead in engendering peace both at home and abroad.”
What is the first action you would take as president of the United States?
“Pardoning Julian Assange, Edward Snowden, Ross Ulbrect, and Leonard Peltier.”
Why should people vote for you instead of one of your opponents?
“Voting for one of my opponents continues the cycle of the lesser of two evils that results in ever-worsening candidates. Voting for me signals a true desire for change while building a foundation for a party that can continue to challenge the duopoly.”
What would your approach be to foreign policy?
“I would focus [on] the primacy of market and diplomatic relationships while greatly lessening the importance of military ties and action.”
What would you consider to be the greatest strength of each of the last four presidents (Bush, Obama, Trump, Biden)? Is there anything you would seek to emulate from one or more of them?
“Obama was an effective communicator even if I disagreed with his message. Biden’s commitment to his family is inspiring, even though I disagree with his politics.
Although this may not necessarily be a strength, Trump is open and honest about being a disruptor. I like Bush’s artistic endeavors.”
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