Watch Libertarian Party Chairman Candidate James Weeks Strips on Stage, Live on TV, Then Drops Bid
Americans have other political parties to vote for, and the Libertarian Party showcased their best during the recent national convention. One Libertarian, however, went the extra mile in showcasing why he's the preferred candidate for the party's chairman position.
James Weeks Shows Most
On Sunday, Libertarian delegates gathered in Orlando, Florida, to vote for their presidential nominee. Their nominee turned out to be former New Mexico Gov. Gary Johnson. The former governor has previously selected former Massachusetts Gov. Bill Wald to serve as his vice president, but the delegates are required to vote on the pick. While voting took place for the vice presidential pick, Libertarians heard speeches from candidates seeking the role of the party's chairman.
A man named James Weeks offered his candidacy.
With only a couple minutes granted to deliver why delegates should elect him, Weeks decided to offer a dance, slowly taking off pieces of clothing and leaving all but his underwear.
Libertarians in the Rosen Centre Hotel had mixed to negative opinions. While some laughed and offered Weeks money, many can be heard jeering and criticizing Weeks. Following his strip show, Weeks announced his withdrawal from the chairman position.
Calls For Removal
Once Weeks left the stage, many Libertarians lined up behind microphones to share their disgust of Weeks' actions. Some called for Weeks' removal from either the remainder of the convention or even from the political party.
This occurred as voting for the vice presidential pick was still underway.
In the end, a delegate called on fellow Libertarians to forget about Weeks' performance and proceed with the main order of business.
Shortly after, Weld was elected as the vice presidential pick.
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