Conor Murphy

Political science graduate of Virginia Commonwealth University and former college radio host. Registered Independent who describes himself as a libertarian and recovering neo-con.

Ken Cuccinelli May Split Libertarian Voters

Ken Cuccinelli at the Liberty Political Action Conference Virginia // Credit: Gage Skidmore The Virginia gubernatorial election between Ken Cuccinelli and Terry McAuliffe poses an interesting question for libertarians/constitutionalists: At

By Conor Murphy

June 10, 2013

The Rise of an Idea: Libertarianism and American Politics

credit: rickety.us Much has been written about Rand Paul and his rise to prominence after his historic filibuster last month. As big and as important as that story was,

By Conor Murphy

April 8, 2013

Ron Paul Most Likely to Endorse Third Party Candidate

Photo: Gage Skidmore This past Thursday, Rep. Ron Paul made an appearance on Fox Business and while most of the interview involved the Texas congressman's coming retirement and

By Conor Murphy

July 24, 2012

On Substantive Policy Matters, Barack Obama and Mitt Romney Hardly Differ

This year's upcoming presidential election has demonstrated the sad state of affairs that the United States finds itself in. While Barack Obama and Mitt Romney may treat each

By Conor Murphy

June 26, 2012

Instead of Legalizing Same-Sex Marriage: Get The Government Out of All Marriage

Once again, the issue of same-sex marriage has awoken from its three and a half year hibernation cycle, and graced us with its presence during this 2012 election season.

By Conor Murphy

May 19, 2012