From Eric Dondero:

The New York Libertarian Party will holds it statewide convention this weekend in Albany at the Hilton Garden Inn. At issue is the nomination of their slate of candidates for state offices, most notably governor.

Warren Redlich, a local town councilman, looks to be the favorite. Kristin Davis, Manhattan Madam, is his main challenger. Efforts have been made by various Libertarian Party officials within the last two weeks, both on the state level and nationally to work out a compromise whereby Redlich would seek the AG's spot allowing Davis and an as-of-yet un-named celebrity candidate as her running mate. Redlich had previously indicated an interest in that position, and he is an attorney. But Libertarian Republican has learned, that talks have broken down.

The Campaign Manager for Davis, Roger Stone and Redlich have had fiery conversations. At main issue allowing candidates seeking the nomination to send out a mailing to delegates using the state party list.

Additionally, Redlich has accused Stone of having dual loyalties, also supportive of rival Republican candidate for Governor, Tea Party-affiliated Carl Paladino of Buffalo. Stone has been critical of Redlich's tone, and also charging that some associates of Redlich are restricting new delegates from participating in the convention.

Ironically, both Stone and Redlich have strong Republican affiliations. Stone is a well-known top GOP strategist who has managed numerous campaigns for over two decades. He has long been described in the media going back to the 1980s as from the "libertarian wing" of the GOP. His former wife is Republicans for Choice President, and two-time Republican Liberty Caucus convention speaker Anne Stone. Redlich was first elected to the Guiderland Town Council as a Republican. In addition to the Libertarian nomination, he is currently seeking the Republican nomination for Governor, as well. He is challenging former Congressman Rick Lazio, Suffolk County Commissioner Steve Levy, and ironically, Carl Paladino for that nomination.

No word yet from the Davis camp if she will bow out, still seek the nomination at the convention, or launch a separate independent Libertarian bid for Governor.

Libertarian Republican hopes to have more news as the situation develops.

Statement from the Editor: This blog has been, and remains supportive of both candidates, and wishes the best for the Libertarian Party of NY, for Kristin Davis, for Warren Redlich, and the overall libertarian movement in the Empire State.