[montag813]

Voters voting Libertarian also made the difference in getting (democRat) Wyche Fowler tossed out, replacing him with a Republican.

and costing John Thune the election, and nearly costing Bush Florida in 2000 (he would have won by 12,000 had there been no Badnarik).

[Hank Rearden]

Yes, so it appears that voters are voting for Libertarians, aren't they? If Bush is preferred, they'll vote Bush - same for Kerry.

Otherwise, not. Sometimes alternatives to Big Government are desirable, and desired.

And save the "it's the most important election of our lifetimes" - y'all said that the last time, and will again the next time. And let's not insult our intelligence with "Vote Republican, or the terrorists will kill you!" hyperbole either, ok?

[DaughterOfAnIwoJimaVet]

And in Washington state, cost Republican Slade Gorton his seat in the senate, giving us liberal Democrat Maria Cantwell.

And they're actually proud of it.