Visit their web site and you will see more emphasis on the party's philosophy than its presidential candidate. That's where the Libertarian strategy differs from other third parties that recruit high profile presidential candidates. Harry Browne is the party's presidential candidate this year. He is an investment advisor and author from Tennessee. Nationally, Libertarians have elected state legislators and mayors but they have yet to win a House, Senate, or gubernatorial race.
Party members say it's just a matter of time.
It's a matter of time and patience and putting the actual work into it. We need commitment from candidates to run. We need commitment from volunteers to go door to door. We need commitment from people to speak out when freedom is threatened. Well, people in other states say the same thing when I talk to them.