Christina Tobin, Founder and Chair of the Free and Equal Elections Foundation interviewed Julie Fox on November 2nd, 2014 for the Free and Equal Network. Julie Fox is a Libertarian candidate currently running for Comptroller in the State of Illinois. Julie’s professional history includes experience in the private sector serving as corporate Controller for 16 years and became a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in 1995. In the public sector, she served as Treasurer of the Dundee Township Library Board, member of the Libertarian Party since 1993, Fox Valley Libertarian Party Chairman, state level Treasurer, and two terms as Regional Representative for the Libertarian National Committee. The Chicago’s Daily Herald has covered Julie’s candidate profile in an article dated 10 October, 2014.

The main subject of the interview was the influence of mainstream parties on third party candidates. In the ensuing conversation, both Christina and Julie exchanged vivid anecdotes of personal engagements with individuals representing the interests of mainstream parties. It is suggested that each election cycle in Illinois, there is a line by line challenge of signatures or a targeting of specific signature gatherers or notaries. Julie noted that this current election has been particularly aggressive. Armed security guards have confronted petition gatherers and voters in attempt to flex political strength and silence the voice of the people. Voters have been pressured into signing affidavits that attempt to weaken the legitimacy of the Libertarian Party of Illinois.

“It shows how desperate they are. So instead of actually doing a better job representing the people, what do you do? Squash the competition. Now, there’s free and equal elections for ya, huh?” – Julie Fox

Christina responds with her own history of political intimidation by mainstream parties which included the use of police and political operatives.

Julie’s commentary is passionate, honest, and direct. She values the importance of free and equal elections and is a proud advocate of governmental accountability. Because of these values, Christina Tobin has extended Julie Fox her personal political endorsement. This is Christina’s first political endorsement and serves to highlight the importance of Julie’s fight against political corruption in the electoral system, which is representative of the Free and Equal movement across the nation.