Objectivist Party
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The Objectivist Party is a political party which seeks to promote Ayn Rand's philosophy of Objectivism.¹ The party was formed on February 2, 2008 by Thomas Stevens; the date was chosen to coincide with Rand's birthday.

Although the Objectivist Party was formed to promote Rand's political philosophy, Rand herself is on record as being opposed to the formation of a new political party based on her ideas, as well as an Objectivist politician running for office. Her view was that by the time the culture was ready for either, it would be unnecessary. Rand was also strongly opposed to the Libertarian Party, with which Tom Stevens and the Objectivist Party are associated.²

2008 presidential campaign

The Objectivist Party's nominees in the 2008 United States presidential campaign were party founder Dr. Tom Stevens for President, and Alden Link for Vice President. Stevens lives in New York and Link maintains residences both in New Jersey and New York. Both were delegates to the 2008 Libertarian Party National Convention, where Stevens was re-elected to the national Libertarian Party's Judicial Committee.³ The Objectivist Party's ticket of Stevens and Link is listed on the ballot in two states, Colorado and Florida. They received a total of 720 votes ⁴, 419 votes in Florida. ⁵

Related topics

• Boston Tea Party
• Campaign for Liberty

References

External links

• Official web site