2026 NEW YORK GOVERNOR CANDIDATE • Former NY Gov. Candidate (2018/2022) • Consulting Group: The Neo-Sage • Host: The @Sharpe_Way Show • USMC Veteran

New York, NY
Joined August 2008
Robert Barnes is stepping up to take on Larry Sharpe’s New York ballot-access case. Want to hear the full conversation? 👇 Head down to the comments to watch the full livestream and find out how you can support the legal effort. @barnes_law #LarrySharpe #RobertBarnes #NYBallotAccess #NewYorkPolitics #1776LawCenter
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It is worth noticing who stays and who leaves. The people currently surrounding the core aren't there out of loyalty; they are there for leverage. Recognizing the difference between an ally and a user is critical. #Politics #Strategy
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10/19/26 at 7pm ET. Is America finally ready for independent political parties? Matthew McConaughey is challenging the two-party system, questioning political polarization, and highlighting the power of independent voters. But can third-party candidates actually win elections? Join Larry Sharpe on Gov Shack LIVE as we review McConaughey's comments and explore the rise of independent politics, the Libertarian Party, ballot access restrictions, election reform, and America's growing dissatisfaction with Democrats and Republicans. Larry connects this national conversation to his own political campaigns, ballot access battles, and ongoing legal fights in New York State. Why is it so difficult for independent candidates to compete? Are third parties spoilers or essential alternatives? Can independents influence Congress, challenge establishment politicians, and change American politics? With the 2026 midterm elections approaching, is this a turning point for political independence? Join the LIVE conversation and share your thoughts! Link to DONATE: larrysharpe.com/donate/ Link to VOLUNTEER: larrysharpe.com/volunteer/ Link to my Policies: larrysharpe.com/ny-policies/ #MatthewMcConaughey #LarrySharpe #ThirdParty #LibertarianParty #BallotAccess
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Political history often rhymes. When Nixon stepped down, it wasn't about guilt—it was about an ultimatum from his own party. History suggests that shifting dynamics between leadership and base can force even the strongest figures into a corner. #Politics #Analysis
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My campaign isn't over! We're taking NY's restrictive ballot access laws to court. But fighting for voter choice takes money. Help us change these laws! Donate at the link in the comments!
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Nothing is really free.
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They tried to kill ballot access, but Robert Barnes and I aren't backing down! We're bringing a monster lawsuit to fight for your right to choose. Think the political machine is scared yet? We need funds for this suit. Please find the link in the comments below.
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If you’re in the area, come see us today.
There’s a YUGE, some say the biggest ever, that’s what they say, but it’s a RA-LEE. Like the burger place RALLY’s great fries, great fries just like Checkers, I don’t play checkers I’m playing 5 D chess. THIS Guy here, he’d be a Knight look at those legs. WOW do you workout of course you do. They love me.
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They changed the rules after I qualified. NY insiders are doing everything they can to keep us off the ballot. I’m fighting back in court to tear down these unconstitutional barriers, but that fight takes money. Stand with us, fight back, and donate at the link in the comments!
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New York's dairy farmers, a top-3 industry, are struggling. While solar farms take over valuable farmland, policies are making it hard for farmers. They even prefer migrant workers due to labor shortages caused by these challenges. #NYAgriculture #DairyFarming #Policy
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Politicians on both sides exploit tragedy, showing zero empathy for a traumatized child. Whether red or blue, they prioritize personal gain over human decency. #PoliticalHypocrisy #Empathy #Leadership
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Why settle for circus peanuts or black licorice when you deserve better choices? The establishment rigged the rules, so we're fighting back in court. But legal battles take capital. Join the movement and chip in at the link below!
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New York's transformation is a result of 25 years of Democratic leadership. While Mamdani advocates for growth and upzoning, he also promises rent freezes and government-run projects, creating conflicting forces. #NYPolitics #UrbanDevelopment
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