The Libertarian Party was formed in 1971 by a group of voters no longer satisfied with the leadership presented by the Republicans and Democrats.   I joined the party in late 1998 after also coming to the realization that neither the Republicans nor Democrats could adequately represent me in office.

As a Libertarian...

I stand for fiscal responsibility and smaller government.  Not the ever increasing deficit spending government of the current leaders in office.

I promote individual responsibility over asking our "big brother" to take care of us.

I am socially tolerant, desiring that every American should be able to live their life the way they want, (as long as they do not infringe on the rights of others to do the same).

I promise to fight to ensure you enjoy the stated freedoms in the Constitution of the United States and the Bill of Rights, just as I did when I swore an oath to support and defend the Constitution on the parade field at the United States Military Academy at West Point.

Speaking of my time at West Point...   I graduated in 1991, and soon found myself deployed to Kuwait in support of Operation Southern Watch.   Having spent time in "SWA," I bring a unique perspective to the "Iraq War."   My "anti-war" position has been formed through my 10 years (plus 4 at West Point) of military experience, coupled with my knowledge of and strong desire to defend the foundation of our society....  the Constitution of the United States!

A quick and easy way to see if YOU might also be a Libertarian (or "little l" libertarian), is to take the "Worlds Smallest Political Quiz."   This incredibly short quiz will tell you if your thinking is Liberal, Conservative, Libertarian or "Statist" (favors Big Government -- "big brother"), or Centrist.   Yes, that's a 5 point scale... vs. the two point scale (Left / Right... Democrat / Republican)!

Most American's are "Centrists."  I always test out 100% Libertarian!.

Please take the time to consider all of the candidates and their stance on the issues carefully before deciding who to vote for.

I hope that after careful deliberation you will decide that a vote for Claytor will send a message to Washington that you are tired of the way things have been going and want a change!

Thank you.

Christopher J. Claytor

2008 Campaign Updates

8/23/2008 - Newseek article by Robert J. Samuelson, "The Rise of Fantasy Politics."    This article defines the importance of why you should seriously consider voting Libertarian.