Libertarian

Libertarian candidates for Senate and president will not be appearing at the annual Fancy Farm political speaking in western Kentucky this year, but not for lack of trying.

The campaign of Libertarian U.S. Senate candidate Sonny Landham, of Ashland, dispatched a press release today announcing their request to secure a slot during the famous political forum had been denied by organizers.

A request for time for Libertarian presidential nominee, former U.S. Rep Bob Barr of Georgia, was also denied, according to Landham's release.

"With Congressional ratings at an all-time low and the voters of America crying out for a third option, it is disheartening to have such a fine institution and tradition as the Fancy Farm Picnic exclude these candidates from speaking to the voters of Kentucky," read the campaign release.

Actor Sonny Landham is expected to announce his entry into Kentucky's U.S. Senate race at 1:45 p.m. today during a press conference at the state capital building in Frankfort.

Landham, perhaps most well known for his work in action films such as Predator, 48 Hours, and Action Jackson, has secured the Libertarian Party's nomination for Senate, though he must still acquire 5,000 petition signatures to make Kentucky's ballots.

Landham will have an uphill struggle to gain space in a U.S. Senate race crowded with two men with millions to spend. Landham joins multi-millionaire businessman Bruce Lunsford (D-Louisville) and four-term incumbent U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Louisville) on the ballot, should he acquire enough signatures.

The former actor previously considered a run for governor as a Republican and independent at different times in 2003, but withdrew from the race prior to the election.