Phillip Rhodes for Lieutenant Governor

Phillip Rhodes is just beginning to get a little press as the Libertarian candidate for Lieutenant Governor of NC. The Leland Tribune highlighted his commitment to protecting property rights for North Carolinians. Referring to the powers of eminent domain and forced annexation by municipalities, he said:

I find it unconscionable for a government body to not only fail to protect our rights, but to actively violate them.

Rhodes was also profiled by Sarah Wilson of the Brunswick Beacon. Her report mentions his opposition to corporate welfare and his support for restoring the NC Constitution by removing the prohibition on secession.

I’m not saying we should secede, but if you voluntarily join a group, you should be able to voluntarily leave that group.

Phillip Rhodes, along with the Libertarian candidate for the US Senate, Chris Cole, will be included for the first time in the Public Policy Polling tracking poll next week.

Rhodes Campaign website: http://www.philrhodes2008.com/

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Brunswick County native to run for Lt. Governor as Libertarian
The Leland Tribune, July 7, 2008

Brunswick native throws hat in ring for lieutenant governor
The Brunswick Beacon, By SARAH SHEW WILSON, July 8, 2008

Libertarian support and the Senate race
Public Policy Polling Blog, Tom Jensen, July 22, 2008