At CPAC, libertarians present, but muted

NATIONAL HARBOR – At recent Conservative Political Action Conferences, some attendees have joked that the gathering should be called “LPAC,” – “L” standing for libertarian. The libertarian contingent of the conference from 2009 through 2012, especially, was large, young, vocal, and noticeable.

This year there is still a strong libertarian element, but it’s certainly muted compared to past years. One Libertarian Party official told me this morning that the LP has a much smaller presence this year. Students for Liberty isn’t overwhelming the place as it did in past years.