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TIMOTHY MOULTRIE
Age: 35 Born: September 1, 1963; Aiken, South Carolina Education: University of South Carolina, MAT Secondary Education (1995), B.S. (1989); Aiken Technical College, Machine Tool Technology (1983) Military: None Family: Married - Elizabeth; one stepdaughter, expecting one child Hometown: Columbia, South Carolina Religion: Deist Career: Radio commentator; Newspaper columnist; Founder and Chairman Midlands Libertarian Committee (1990-present); candidate for S.C. General Assembly (1992, 1996); candidate for Aiken County Council (1990); candidate for North Augusta City Council (1988); Public school teacher; Machinist |
• Moultrie is aiming to follow in the footsteps of his ancestor, American Revolution liberty fighter William Moultrie, who served two terms as South Carolina governor after military service during the Revolution. Timothy Moultrie says he is fighting in the same vein as his forefather with the goal of serving the people and restoring liberty to South Carolina.
• In college at the University of South Carolina, Moultrie lead several attacks on bloated bureaucracy and ineffective government. He created Libertarians for a Better America and hosted many seminars on governmental abuses.
• In 1990, Moultrie founded the Midlands Libertarian Committee (MLC) and has served as chairman ever since. He has also dedicated a large portion of his career to promoting the Libertarian cause as both a radio commentator (WCTG as 'The Radical Rational' & WSCQ as 'Teacher Timothy') and newspaper columnist (column 'Let Freedom Ring'--The Star Reporter/Columbia Star).
• Quotation: 'I believe the Libertarian Party is the only political party which is honestly and consistently advancing the noble goal of liberty set forth by our Founding Fathers.'