After more than a year of gathering signatures, a Beverly Libertarian feels confident he will have more than enough to put his name on the November ballot next to the Democratic incumbent, Rep. John F. Tierney, and fellow contender, Republican Richard Tisei.

A newcomer to the campaign trail, Daniel Fishman, 44, said the current state of

the country has propelled him to run for Congress.

There is a real disconnect between what is happening in Congress and common sense, said Fishman.

Taxes arent being collected for enormous defense spending, he continued, and since he doesnt think takes should be increased unless thats the consensus of the country, the government needs to find a way to spend within the confines of what it has.

You cant spend more than you can bring in, said Fishman. We have to work toward a balanced budget.

The Beverly software architect left the Republican party 20 years ago. He will run as a Libertarian, saying government power is increasing with every battle between the Democrats and the Republicans, whether it is a disagreement over increasing the debt ceiling or health care.

Furthermore, said Fishman, the governments winner take all philosophy just isnt working.

We were not meant to be 50 unified states, said Fishman, but 50 united states.

For instance, the health care plan that Mitt Romney passed made a lot of sense for Massachusetts, said Fishman, but it might not be the best course of action for Texas.

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Libertarian plans entry to 6th District congressional race