U.S. Labor Party

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The U.S. Labor Party was a political party formed in 1972[1] by the National Caucus of Labor Committees. It served as a vehicle for Lyndon LaRouche to run for President of the United States in 1976, but it also sponsored many candidates for local offices and Congressional and Senate seats between 1972 and 1979.

In 1982 it was sued for $1.5 million in damages by U.S. News and World Report when one of its employees impersonated a reporter.[2]

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[edit] Party objectives

The USLP is described in LaRouche's resumé as "an independent political association committed to the tradition of Benjamin Franklin, Alexander Hamilton, Henry C. Carey, and President Abraham Lincoln."[3]

[edit] Electoral history

U.S. Labor Party candidates sometimes received unusually high vote totals in comparison with those garnered by other small ideologically-based parties,[4] although LaRouche's own vote total in 1976 was just 40,043 votes (0.05%). LaRouche critic Dennis King claims that when the USLP sponsored LaRouche's 1976 campaign, the NCLC was still in transition from a far-left to far-right ideology[4] but by 1977-78 both organizations (which were really one and the same for all essential purposes) were advocating extreme-right positions. King described a typical post-transition USLP campaign in "Lyndon LaRouche and the New American Fascism" (Doubleday, 1989):

In Baltimore, USLP candidate Debra Freeman appealed openly to racist and anti-Semitic sentiments in her 1978 campaign against incumbent Congressman Parren Mitchell, chairman of the Black Congressional Caucus. Freeman, who is white, described Mitchell as a 'house nigger' for Baltimore's 'Zionists' and an example of 'bestiality' in politics....She won more than 11 percent of the vote, doing especially well in several white precincts.[5]

Freeman's rhetoric was mild compared to what LaRouche himself was saying in the late 1970s, according to King, who states that the USLP chairman even advocated launching ABC warfare (atomic, biological and chemical) against the Soviet Union as well as the military crushing of Britain (which his newspaper described as the headquarters of something called the "Zionist-British organism").[5]

[edit] LaRouche presidential campaign

In 1978, LaRouche began a vigorous USLP campaign for the presidency in 1980, targeting farmers, small businessmen and Teamsters Union members in the Heartland states. By late summer of 1979, however, the NCLC and LaRouche had decided to join the Democratic Party so that LaRouche could run for that party's presidential nomination, and the US Labor Party was disbanded. LaRouche's politics were not shared by many in the Democratic Party, allowing him to occupy a niche with little competition.[5]

The National Democratic Policy Committee (NDPC) is the successor the the USLP.[6]

[edit] USLP candidates

[edit] NDPC candidates and personnel

This list includes those who have been identified as holding a position within the NDPC and candidates who have run in two or more races, won primaries, or have otherwise gained attention while running NDPC candidates or otherwise identifed as "LaRouche Democrats".

[edit] References

  1. ^ "Nuclear group raises funds for right-wing party in U.S." Ross Laver. The Globe and Mail. Toronto, Ont.: Jan 2, 1980. pg. P.5
  2. ^ 'MAGAZINE SUES U.S. LABOR PARTY OVER IMPERSONATION OF A REPORTER" AP. New York Times. New York, N.Y.: Aug 20, 1982. pg. D.16
  3. ^ Lyndon LaRouche Biography
  4. ^ a b King, Dennis. "NCLC Makes Election Inroads." Our Town (part 6 in a 12-part series, 1979–1980)
  5. ^ a b c King, Dennis. Lyndon LaRouche and the New American Fascism (Doubleday, 1989)
  6. ^ "KLENETSKY OPPOSES MOYNIHAN WITH UNUSUAL LIST OF CHARGES" LYNN, FRANK. New York Times. (Late Edition (East Coast)). New York, N.Y.: Sep 20, 1982. pg. B.6
  7. ^ "Labor Party Candidate Seeks GOP Aid" RICHARD BERGHOLZ, Los Angeles Times, March 14, 1978; pg. C2
  8. ^ http://www.ourcampaigns.com/CandidateDetail.html?CandidateID=32410
  9. ^ http://www.ourcampaigns.com/CandidateDetail.html?CandidateID=16000
  10. ^ The Political Graveyard: Index to Politicians: Boyd
  11. ^ "Why I Am Running For Mayor", New York Times, October 1, 1977
  12. ^ http://www.ourcampaigns.com/CandidateDetail.html?CandidateID=32609
  13. ^ Our Campaigns - Candidate - Paul Gallagher
  14. ^ The Political Graveyard: Index to Politicians: Gersam to Gibbon
  15. ^ Our Campaigns - Candidate - Khushro Ghandi
  16. ^ Our Campaigns - NJ General Assembly 13 Race - Nov 04, 1975
  17. ^ Our Campaigns - Candidate - Elliot Greenspan
  18. ^ Our Campaigns - NJ District 7 Race - Nov 07, 1978
  19. ^ "KLENETSKY CALLS KOCH A SPECIAL-INTEREST TOOL" CARROLL, MAURICE. New York Times. New York, N.Y.: Aug 30, 1981. pg. A.49
  20. ^ Our Campaigns - Candidate - H. Graham Lowry
  21. ^ Our Campaigns - Candidate - J. Philip Rubinstein
  22. ^ Our Campaigns - NC District 9 Race - Nov 02, 1976
  23. ^ The Political Graveyard: Index to Politicians: Wernette to Wesson
  24. ^ "In Los Angeles: Incumbents Have Big Edge in Council Races"; Los Angeles Times; Apr 10, 1983; pg. D1
  25. ^ "CALIFORNIA ELECTIONS CAMPAIGN ROUNDUP A Flurry of Flyers, a Twist in Old Feud;". Los Angeles Times. Los Angeles, Calif.: Jun 3, 1990. pg. 1
  26. ^ "U.S. SENATE | Huffington, Feinstein in November showdown" GERRY BRAUN. The San Diego Union - Tribune. San Diego, Calif.: Jun 8, 1994. pg. A.5
  27. ^ "LAROUCHE BACKERS TO JOIN STATE RACES AFTER ILLINOIS WINS" DOUG UNDERWOOD. Seattle Times. Seattle, Wash.: Mar 22, 1986. pg. A.14
  28. ^ Our Campaigns - Candidate - Mark Calney
  29. ^ Our Campaigns - Candidate - Mark Calney
  30. ^ "`LaRouche Democrat' campaigns for governor with anti-drug plan;" Ray Huard. The Tribune. San Diego, Calif.: Oct 6, 1989. pg. B.12
  31. ^ "FINAL ELECTION RETURNS" Los Angeles Times. Los Angeles, Calif.: Jun 4, 1992. pg. 18
  32. ^ Our Campaigns - Candidate - Mark Calney
  33. ^ "LAROUCHE'S GROUP FIELDING SLATE OF CANDIDATES IN JERSEY PRIMARY" NARVAEZ, ALFONSO A.. New York Times New York, N.Y.: May 29, 1984. pg. A.17
  34. ^ "RODINO BEATS BACK OPPOSITION" Philadelphia Daily News. Philadelphia, Pa.: Jun 4, 1986. pg. 3
  35. ^ "THE 1990 ELECTIONS; Bradley Wins New Jersey Primary", The New York Times, June 7, 1990
  36. ^ "STATISTICS OF THE CONGRESSIONAL ELECTION OF NOVEMBER 8, 1994"
  37. ^ "JUNE 7 ELECTIONS ENLIVENED BY SOME RARE RACES" Marc Duvoisin. Philadelphia Inquirer. Philadelphia, Pa.: May 29, 1983. pg. J.5
  38. ^ "N.J. CANDIDATE FILINGS BRING FEW SURPRISES" Joseph A Slobodzian. Philadelphia Inquirer. Philadelphia, Pa.: Apr 27, 1984. pg. B.1
  39. ^ "NEW TURF IS A PUZZLE FOR SMITH" Ellen O'Brien. Philadelphia Inquirer. Philadelphia, Pa.: May 24, 1992. pg. 9
  40. ^ "LAROUCHIES DON'T SEE IT AS DEFEAT 'VICTORY IS NOT DEFINED BY YOUR PETTY ELECTION,' HART DECLARES" Steve Johnson. Chicago Tribune. Chicago, Ill.: Nov 6, 1986. pg. 3
  41. ^ "Lechowicz tries to push Phelan off the ballot" Joel Kaplan and Rob Karwath.. Chicago Tribune. Chicago, Ill.: Dec 27, 1989. pg. 1
  42. ^ "A LOW-KEY, HIGH-STAKES SCHOOL BOARD RACE" Irene Sege Globe Staff. Boston Globe (pre-1997 Fulltext). Boston, Mass.: Oct 31, 1983. pg. 1
  43. ^ "POLITICAL LINE Nontraditional parties on ballot" Providence Journal. Providence, R.I.: Sep 2, 1994. pg. B-01
  44. ^ "Lynch handily wins Dem nod in 9th" David R. Guarino. Boston Herald. Boston, Mass.: Sep 12, 2001. pg. 034
  45. ^ "Gubernatorial candidates discuss minority `set-asides' and jobs", Cheshire, M.R.. Afro - American Red Star. Washington, D.C.: Aug 20, 1994. pg. B9
  46. ^ "Roberti Blasts Political `Hate Groups' Cites LaRouche in Arguing Against Publicly Funded Campaigns" LEO C. WOLINSKY. Los Angeles Times (pre-1997 Fulltext). Los Angeles, Calif.: Apr 15, 1986. pg. 3
  47. ^ "Around the Southland" STEVE HARVEY, Los Angeles Times Apr 19, 1983; pg. C1
  48. ^ Our Campaigns - Los Angeles Mayor Race - Apr 01, 1989
  49. ^ "2 LaRouche Followers Seek House Seats" Los Angeles Times. Los Angeles, Calif.: Sep 30, 1989. pg. 3
  50. ^ "LAROUCHE ALLIES SUFFER SETBACKS" News/Sun-Sentinel wire services. Sun Sentinel. Fort Lauderdale: Aug 9, 1986. pg. 6.A
  51. ^ "LAROUCHE ALLIES SUFFER SETBACKS" News/Sun-Sentinel wire services. Sun Sentinel. Fort Lauderdale: Aug 9, 1986. pg. 6.A
  52. ^ "MARY MOCHARY IS G.O.P. VICTOR IN JERSEY VOTING", ALFONSO A. NARVAEZ (NYT); The New York Times, June 6, 1984, Section B, Page 5, Column 6 [1]
  53. ^ "BRADLEY HAS BEEN RUNNING HARD, HOPING NOT JUST TO WIN BUT WIN BIG" Dale Mezzacappa. Philadelphia Inquirer. Philadelphia, Pa.: May 27, 1984. pg. V.5
  54. ^ " GUBERNATORIAL RIVALS ASSAIL SHAPIRO" Andrew Maykuth, (Also contributing to this article were staff writers, Doreen Carvajal, Lounsberry, et al. Philadelphia Inquirer. Philadelphia, Pa.: Jun 1, 1985. pg. B.1
  55. ^ "RODINO BEATS BACK OPPOSITION" Philadelphia Daily News. Philadelphia, Pa.: Jun 4, 1986. pg. 3
  56. ^ "Schundler Wins G.O.P. Primary In New Jersey Governor's Race" David M. Halbfinger. New York Times. New York, N.Y.: Jun 27, 2001. pg. A.1
  57. ^ "LaRouchie wants `magnetic' trains Hart urges tax on futures trading" Larry Cose. Chicago Sun - Times. Chicago, Ill.: Jan 1, 1987. p. 36
  58. ^ "BUSH WINS, SIMON AND JACKSON 1-2 PUCINSKI ROLLS OVER BURNE, 4 OF SAWYER'S ALLIES LOSE WARD RACES BIG VOTE MARGIN STUNS EX-MAYOR" John Camper and Robert Davis Cheryl Devall, Jean Davidson, John Kass and Jerry Thornton contributed to this report. Chicago Tribune Chicago, Ill.: Mar 16, 1988. pg. 1
  59. ^ "Democrats now take LaRouche seriously" William Osborne. The San Diego Union. San Diego, Calif.: Mar 23, 1986. pg. A.1
  60. ^ "Santa Ana Unified: 7 candidates vie for 2 seats" Chris Eftychiou:The Register. Orange County Register. Santa Ana, Calif.: Nov 2, 1989. pg. 05
  61. ^ "LaRouche Candidates Hooted at Convention of County Democrats" LANIE JONES. Los Angeles Times. Los Angeles, Calif.: Mar 23, 1986. pg. 1
  62. ^ "California's vote count deadline is later than Florida's" MARTIN WISCKOL. Orange County Register. Santa Ana, Calif.: Nov 14, 2000. pg. PageI
  63. ^ "Santa Ana Unified: 7 candidates vie for 2 seats" Chris Eftychiou:The Register. Orange County Register. Santa Ana, Calif.: Nov 2, 1989. pg. 05
  64. ^ "Democratic Nominee Won't Contest Dornan" DAVE LESHER. Los Angeles Times (pre-1997 Fulltext). Los Angeles, Calif.: Jun 9, 1990. pg. 12
  65. ^ "Santa Ana Unified: 7 candidates vie for 2 seats" Chris Eftychiou:The Register. Orange County Register. Santa Ana, Calif.: Nov 2, 1989. pg. 05
  66. ^ "Hunter's politics is key vote issue" Don Davis. The San Diego Union. San Diego, Calif.: Oct 24, 1984. pg. B.1
  67. ^ "Few LaRouche Followers Win in 4 Primaries" PAUL HOUSTON. Los Angeles Times Los Angeles, Calif.: May 8, 1986. pg. 21
  68. ^ "BUSINESS AS UNUSUAL FOR LAROUCHIES". Thomas Hardy, Political writer. Chicago Tribune (pre-1997 Fulltext). Chicago, Ill.: Mar 14, 1988. pg. 5
  69. ^ "FOR U.S. SENATE: RANNEY" Chicago Tribune. Chicago, Ill.: Feb 16, 1986. pg. 2
  70. ^ "2D WAVE OF OPPONENTS HITS MAYOR". R Bruce Dold and Mitchell Locin. Chicago Tribune (pre-1997 Fulltext). Chicago, Ill.: Feb 26, 1987. pg. 1
  71. ^ "BUSH WINS, SIMON AND JACKSON 1-2 PUCINSKI ROLLS OVER BURNE, 4 OF SAWYER'S ALLIES LOSE WARD RACES BIG VOTE MARGIN STUNS EX-MAYOR" John Camper and Robert Davis Cheryl Devall, Jean Davidson, John Kass and Jerry Thornton contributed to this report. Chicago Tribune Chicago, Ill.: Mar 16, 1988. pg. 1
  72. ^ "In every political race, there are stragglers" Robert Davis.. Chicago Tribune (pre-1997 Fulltext). Chicago, Ill.: Feb 10, 1989. pg. 5
  73. ^ "LaRouchies face ballot bumping over petitions" Fran Spielman. Chicago Sun - Times. Chicago, Ill.: Jan 24, 1990. pg. 1
  74. ^ "Daley confirmed as victor in Chicago party primary" Associated Press. Boston Globe. Boston, Mass.: Feb 28, 1991.
  75. ^ "POSITION UNKNOWN: LAROUCHE LEADER PUTS LID ON INTERVIEWS" Dennis Conrad Of The Associated Press. St. Louis Post - Dispatch (pre-1997 Fulltext). St. Louis, Mo.: Feb 17, 1994. pg. 01
  76. ^ "LIKE FATHER, LIKE SON PILING UP BIG VICTORIES IN MAYORAL RACES IS A TRADITION FOR THE DALEYS" Thomas Hardy. Chicago Tribune. Chicago, Ill.: Mar 5, 1995. pg. 1
  77. ^ "DEMOCRATS SCRUTINIZE LAROUCHE BLOC" ROBIN TONER, New York Times. New York, N.Y.: Mar 30, 1986. pg. A.22
  78. ^ "CBS SELLS TIME TO FRINGE CANDIDATE FOR TALK" KERR, PETER. New York Times New York, N.Y.: Jan 22, 1984. pg. A.23
  79. ^ "NOTES ON PEOPLE; Klenetsky to Seek Moynihan's Job" Albin Krebs and Robert McG. Thomas Jr.. New York Times. New York, N.Y.: Jan 28, 1982. pg. B.13
  80. ^ "THE CONGRESSIONAL RACE / The candidates Views on Seven Major Issues" San Francisco Chronicle. San Francisco, Calif.: Apr 1, 1987. pg. A.2
  81. ^ "LAROUCHE BACKER'S BID FOR HOUSE SPURS DISMAY IN CALIFORNIA" JUDITH CUMMINGS, Special to the New York Times. New York Times New York, N.Y.: Apr 6, 1986. pg. A.26
  82. ^ "14 Meet Filing Deadline For S.F. House Race" Jerry Roberts. San Francisco Chronicle (pre-1997 Fulltext). San Francisco, Calif.: Feb 24, 1987. pg. 2
  83. ^ "Doctor Supports Prop. 64 - Sort Of" Charles Petit, Science Correspondent. San Francisco Chronicle (pre-1997 Fulltext). San Francisco, Calif.: Sep 30, 1986. pg. 8
  84. ^ The Political Graveyard: Index to Politicians: Lanigan to Larkham
  85. ^ "In Spotlight After Illinois Victories LaRouche: Cult Figure or Serious Political Leader?" PAUL HOUSTON. Los Angeles Times. Los Angeles, Calif.: Apr 29, 1986. pg. 1
  86. ^ "Woman challenges Slagle as Dem chief"Houston Chronicle (pre-1997 Fulltext). Houston, Tex.: Apr 19, 1994. pg. 20
  87. ^ "U.N. inspectors see construction work at Saddam's palace" VIJAY JOSHI. Austin American Statesman. Austin, Tex.: Mar 30, 1998. pg. A.6
  88. ^ EIR Volume 27, Number 34, September 1, 2000
  89. ^ "LAROUCHE DEM, CUBIN, GREEN WIN FED RACES" Chris George. Wyoming Tribune - Eagle. Cheyenne, Wyo.: Aug 23, 2000. pg. A.6
  90. ^ "DUNNE CONTENT WITH ELECTION" R Bruce Dold and Charles Mount. Chicago Tribune. Chicago, Ill.: Mar 20, 1986. pg. 1
  91. ^ "7th District is full of economic solutions". Andrew Gottesman.. Chicago Tribune (pre-1997 Fulltext). Chicago, Ill.: Oct 7, 1992. pg. 4
  92. ^ "Quinn easily beats Jacobs for shot at Ryan" Journal Star. Peoria, Ill.: Mar 16, 1994. pg. A.10
  93. ^ "LAROUCHE ALLIES SUFFER SETBACKS" News/Sun-Sentinel wire services. Sun Sentinel. Fort Lauderdale: Aug 9, 1986. pg. 6.A
  94. ^ "LAROUCHE GROUP BLAMES PRESS, FEDERAL PROBE FOR ITS CASH WOES". Seattle Times. Seattle, Wash.: Jun 9, 1986. pg. A.6
  95. ^ "3 Mayoral Candidates Debate Without Koch" The Associated Press. New York Times. New York, N.Y.: Aug 13, 1985. pg. B.4
  96. ^ "LaRouche Follower Declares Candidacy to Oppose Cuomo". The Associated Press. New York Times. (Late Edition (East Coast)). New York, N.Y.: Mar 25, 1986. pg. B.3
  97. ^ "LAROUCHE ALLIES SUFFER SETBACKS" News/Sun-Sentinel wire services. Sun Sentinel. Fort Lauderdale: Aug 9, 1986. pg. 6.A
  98. ^ "Mexican party said funded by LaRouche" Arthur Golden. The San Diego Union. San Diego, Calif.: Jun 1, 1986. pg. AA.1
  99. ^ "LaRouche indulges in explosive rhetoric" Don Davis. The San Diego Union. San Diego, Calif.: Jun 3, 1984. pg. A.1
  100. ^ "Few LaRouche Followers Win in 4 Primaries" PAUL HOUSTON. Los Angeles Times Los Angeles, Calif.: May 8, 1986. pg. 21
  101. ^ "Candidate's ducking of debate called dumb move" The Plain Dealer. Cleveland, Ohio: Mar 21, 1990.
  102. ^ "LAROUCHE CANDIDATE QUITS RACE" The Associated Press. Sun Sentinel. Fort Lauderdale: May 10, 1986. pg. 9.A
  103. ^ "Campaign '86", HOUSTON CHRONICLE, 02/04/1986[2]
  104. ^ Our Campaigns - Candidate - Harley Schlanger
  105. ^ "TOP POSTS ARE UP FOR GRABS IN N.H. SUNUNU'S DECISION TO ESCHEW NEW TERM CAUSES RESHUFFLING OF CANDIDATE FIELD" John Ellement and John Milne, Globe Staff. Boston Globe. Boston, Mass.: Jun 12, 1988. pg. 36
  106. ^ "Few Gains for LaRouche Candidates Politics: The leader of the group has lowered his sights. He is waging a jailhouse campaign for Congress." WILLIAM M. WELCH. Los Angeles Times (pre-1997 Fulltext). Los Angeles, Calif.: Jul 29, 1990. pg. 22
  107. ^ "When Du Pont heir short-circuits, Skip Humphrey better watch out" Doug Grow, Staff Writer. Star Tribune. Minneapolis, Minn.: Aug 14, 1994. pg. 03.B
  108. ^ "FEW TOUGH PRIMARY RACES EXPECTED ACROSS THE STATE, EXCITEMENT IS LIMITED. THE AREA'S CONGRESSMEN HAVE NO FOES FOR NOMINATION." Tom Turcol. Philadelphia Inquirer. Philadelphia, Pa.: Jun 2, 1998. pg. B.1
  109. ^ Our Campaigns - Candidate - Nancy B. Spannaus
  110. ^ "LAROUCHE ALLIES SUFFER SETBACKS" News/Sun-Sentinel wire services. Sun Sentinel. Fort Lauderdale: Aug 9, 1986. pg. 6.A
  111. ^ Our Campaigns - Candidate - William F. Wertz
  112. ^ "In Los Angeles: Incumbents Have Big Edge in Council Races"; Los Angeles Times; Apr 10, 1983; pg. D1

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