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The Libertarian Party of Kentucky's executive committee voted last night to remove their endorsement of U.S. Senate candidate Sonny Landham, following a series of increasingly controversial comments he made about Arabs. Landham, however, remains unapologetic after seemingly calling for an Arab genocide, and asserts he will continue his campaign as an independent.

"The questions have been answered, the issues have been resolved, and we are now prepared to make our decision public," said Libertarian Party state chair Ken Moellman in a statement. "Sonny Landham will not be running for US Senate as a Libertarian."

Landham's candidacy as a Libertarian lasted just over a month and was officially terminated in a unanimous vote by party leadership.

The former actor was a controversial choice from the start given his history. Though he gained fame after starring in the action film Predator, he earned notoriety for his appearances in several pornographic films and policy videos for the Council of Conservative Citizens - considered a "hate group" by many. He then stirred controversy with some of his policy positions, including an outright denial of climate change.

The last straw for the Libertarian Party was evidently his dramatic comments about Arabs, which Landham delivered on several occasions last week.

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.