Jim Babka

Jim Babka (born 1968) is a writer, activist, former radio talk-show host, and president of the Downsize DC Foundation.

Jim Babka
Jim Babka in 2004
Born (1968-03-14) March 14, 1968
OccupationActivist, talk-show host
Spouse(s)Susanne
ChildrenJessica, Stephen, Andrew
Parent(s)James Sr and Joyce

Early life and education

Babka was born in Cleveland, Ohio in 1968 to James Sr. and Joyce Babka. He was raised in Twinsburg Ohio. His mother died in a car accident in May 1978. He attended the University of Akron[1] where he majored in political science and minored in business management.

Professional activist

Babka was the press secretary for Libertarian Party presidential candidate Harry Browne in 2000.[2] He also worked as a paid consultant for Libertarian Bill Redpath in his run for Virginia Governor in 2001.

Babka was named the President of RealCampaignReform.org, a project to oppose the McCain-Feingold campaign finance reform, which ultimately passed as the Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act of 2002. Immediately, Babka went to work with his attorneys to organize a group of plaintiffs to challenge the law. Congressman Ron Paul was the lead plaintiff, making their case, Paul v. FEC.[3] RealCampaignReform.org was joined by Gun Owners of America, Citizens United, Massachusetts candidates Carla Howell and Michael Cloud, and others.

Babka wrote a column published at WorldNetDaily called, "The Deliciously Absurd Plan of the NRA," and was invited on to National Public Radio to talk about it.[4]

Notes

  1. Linked-In bio of Jim Babka http://www.linkedin.com/pub/3/ba8/359
  2. "Nader Skips Toward Federal Funding". The Village Voice. Retrieved April 19, 2020.
  3. "washingtonpost.com". Washingtonpost.findlaw.com. Retrieved December 10, 2013.
  4. "The Right to Air Arms Transcript". On The Media. December 13, 2003. Archived from the original on June 22, 2011. Retrieved December 10, 2013.
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