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2010 will be a good testing opportunity. I'd like to see both houses of Congress at least 10% Libertarian or other 3rd party with neither Dem nor Reps having 50%.
"2012 election a good time for a 3rd party candidate to win???"
Shot answer, no.
Long answer, getting on the ballot in enough states to seriously contend for the presidency is a daunting obstacle, so, for a new "third party" to attempt what has never been successfully done in the history of the country would be next to impossible.
It won't happen..too many sheeple that just are not aware enough to see what is going on.
They'll vote straight party in hopes the NEXT President will take care of them.
I can't think of the perfect third party candidate, though... can anyone give any suggestions?
Michael Badnarik, who ran on the Libertarian ticket for President in 2004. I met him in person, and I can honestly say that he's not a radical. In fact, his views are very mainstream on topics like immigration and foreign policy. There are some Libertarians who favor open borders and complete withdraw from international policy (which I personally am highly opposed to). At the same time, however, there needs to be some moderation. Badnarik proposed a keen idea in his campaign: keep the troops in Afghanistan, but remove the troops from Iraq & use them to patrol the U.S./Mexican border for curbing illegal immigration.
It's obvious that things went sour under Bush, and the country is headed into a deeper mess under Obama ... so it seems quite apparent to me that both Dems and Republicans have lost touch. Both major parties want more government intervention, and that is likely the main reason why we're in over our heads. We need LESS government, more personal freedom, and the elimination of the welfare state. Government action is NOT going to jump start the economy. The market will turn itself around eventually ... it's going to take some time, just like with most other recessions/downturns.
if obama dont do well,(which i hope isnt the case then im definetly voting third party ie jessie ventura, bryan moore, etc
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