Tea Party libertarian to run for Republican nomination

From Eric Dondero:

Bill Slantz (photo - left) has pulled out of a crowded field for the GOP primary to succeed St. Charles Mayor Sally Faith for her state house seat.

From SLToday:

No longer seeking the Republican nomination is Bill Slantz, the unsuccessful Libertarian Party nominee last year against Faith.

Slantz, who had said last spring he wanted to run this time as a Republican, said he now plans to seek the office again as a Libertarian after being asked by members of that party to do so

There are 3 other Republicans vying for the seat, including Young Republican leader and Tea Party libertarian Matt Ehlen (photo - right). From his website:

The War for Independence was fought over the fact that the liberties of the colonies were being violated. The Declaration lists some of the various offenses committed by the Crown and Parliament, offenses against their basic rights as citizens of England. A violation of their liberties was so offensive that they were willing to risk their lives, fortunes and sacred honors in their defense. I will fight to maintain personal liberty.