Dave Smith
Dave Smith
2028 Libertarian Presidential nominee
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NOV 7, 2028
Primary Election
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Overview
Current roleStand-up comedian
Political ideologyLibertarian
Age43 years old (Apr 20, 1983)
GenderMale
BackgroundStand-up comedian
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Notable personal detailsDavid Smith is an American stand-up comedian, podcaster, and libertarian political commentator. He hosts the podcast Part of the Problem and has been associated with libertarian activism and media, including the Libertarian Party-affiliated Mises Caucus ecosystem. He has been discussed as a potential Libertarian presidential contender in past cycles, but is best known publicly for his comedy and political commentary work.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Advocates for minimal taxation and sharply reduced government spending, characterizing taxation as coercive (extortion/theft) and proposing voluntary or fee-based alternatives to fund services. Criticizes tariffs and monetary expansion, and supports policies to stop currency debasement (e.g., stronger monetary restraints).
Healthcare
Opposes universal (single-payer) government-run healthcare and favors market-based approaches to health care and lower taxes rather than expanded government programs. Positions emphasize reducing government involvement in healthcare provision and promoting private-market solutions.
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Immigration & Border
Dave Smith opposes open-borders libertarianism and favors government-controlled immigration with stricter limits on who is admitted; he has publicly argued for immigration systems that allow fewer immigrants and more vetting than open-border proposals. He has debated and defended positions endorsing stronger immigration controls within libertarian debates, rejecting Ellis-Island-style or unrestricted immigration as unsupportable in present-day America.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
The candidate supports prohibiting abortion and has argued for making abortion illegal rather than merely leaving it to private choice. Public statements on his podcast and related interviews express pro-life views and favor legal restrictions on abortion.
Public Safety & Guns
Supports strong Second Amendment rights and argues against government efforts to confiscate or heavily restrict firearms; emphasizes the right to defend oneself, property, and that an armed populace checks government power. Positions reflect opposition to broad gun-control measures while endorsing coming down on the side of people who defend themselves against criminals.
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