Tom Stevens (Objectivist Party politician) explained

Tom Stevens
Birth Name:Thomas Robert Stevens
Birth Date:1956
Birth Place:New York City, U.S.
Death Place:New York City, U.S.
Party:Objectivist Party, Libertarian Party
Alma Mater:New York University
Maurice A. Deane School of Law
Occupation:Political activist

Thomas Robert Stevens (1956 – October 23, 2019) was an American lawyer, politician, and blogger. He founded the Objectivist Party and served as its chair.[1] Stevens was that party's nominee for president in the 2008 and 2012 United States presidential elections.[2] [3] [4] [5] [6] He was the founder of the Personal Freedom Party of New York.[7] Additionally he was the president of the Beaux Arts Society, a position he cherished. With an interest in the arts, Dr. Stevens also was a play reviewer for Applause! Applause!.

Stevens founded the Objectivist Party on February 2, 2008, the anniversary of the birth of Objectivist philosopher Ayn Rand.

Previously, he had served as president of the New York Young Republican Club during which time the club engaged in an internal feud.[8] [9] He was indicted for attempting to hire a hit man,[10] [11] but he was set up by political enemies, and the charges were dropped.

He previously served as state chairman of the Libertarian Party of Pennsylvania[12] and as an interim vice chairman of the political party Boston Tea Party.[13] In 2010, he announced the formation of the Personal Freedom Party of New York. He was a presidential candidate as well.

He ran the blog site Rising Action, formerly known as Liberty Lion.

Stevens was a graduate of New York University and Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University.

Stevens died on October 24, 2019.[14]

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Notes and References

  1. News: Column: Lack Of Information About Third Party Candidates Probably To Their Benefit . . February 11, 2009 . . April 22, 2012 . Everson, Drew.
  2. Web site: Objectivist Party Places Presidential Ticket on Florida Ballot . . August 23, 2008 . April 22, 2012 . Winger, Richard . Richard Winger . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120220192919/http://www.ballot-access.org/2008/08/23/objectivist-party-places-presidential-ticket-on-florida-ballot/ . February 20, 2012.
  3. Web site: Many presidential hopefuls on ballot . . September 9, 2008 . April 22, 2012 . Hoover, Tim.
  4. Web site: Libertarian Spin-Offs in 2008 Presidential Election . Ballot Access News . December 19, 2008 . April 22, 2012 . Winger, Richard . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20090415120126/http://www.ballot-access.org/2008/12/19/libertarian-spin-offs-in-2008-presidential-election/ . April 15, 2009.
  5. Web site: Thomas Robert Stevens, Objectivist Party Candidate for President, Files Statement of Candidacy with Federal Election Commission . ThirdPartyPolitics.us . June 27, 2011 . April 22, 2012.
  6. Web site: Dr. Tom Stevens - 2008 & 2012 Objectivist Party Candidate for President . Objectivist Party official site . April 22, 2012.
  7. Web site: Dr. Tom Stevens announces plans to form Personal Freedom Party in New York . Independent Political Report . November 10, 2012 . April 22, 2012.
  8. News: Young Republicans Keep A Bitter Old Feud Alive. New York Observer. Bruder. Lisa. January 23, 2006. August 6, 2014.
  9. Web site: History. New York Republican Club website . 2007. August 6, 2014.
  10. Web site: United States v. Stevens, 842 F. Supp. 96 (S.D.N.Y. 1994).. United States courts. 1994. August 6, 2014.
  11. News: The Daily Gazette (AP story). Young Republican official accused of hiring hit man. Maull. Samuel. B14. October 6, 1983.
  12. http://www.independentpoliticalreport.com/2013/04/tom-stevens-resigns-as-lppa-chair-james-fryman-elected/ "Tom Stevens Resigns As LPPA Chair; James Fryman Elected"
  13. Web site: Boston Tea Party Vice Chair Dr. Tom Stevens has resigned . Independent Political Report . July 7, 2008 . April 22, 2012.
  14. Web site: Service information for Thomas Robert Stevens | Chapey, Fredrick J. & Sons Funeral Home – Bethpage.

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