Tom Stevens (Objectivist Party politician)
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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!.
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Born | Thomas Robert Stevens 1956 New York City, U.S. |
Died | October 24, 2019(2019-10-24) (aged 62–63) New York City, U.S. |
Political party | Objectivist Party, Libertarian Party |
Other political affiliations | Personal Freedom Party of New York Libertarian Party (until 2013) Boston Tea Party (until 2008) |
Alma mater | New York University Maurice A. Deane School of Law |
Occupation | Political activist |
Website | drtomstevens |
Stevens founded the Objectivist Party on February 2, 2008, the anniversary of the birth of Objectivist philosopher Ayn Rand.[1]
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.[8]
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.[7] 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.[6]
Stevens died on October 24, 2019.[14]