If informed of their policies would most Americans vote Libertarian?

Question

Many people I talk to or have overheard seem unsatisfied with both leading political parties in the United States.

It seems to me that most Americans have never heard of the Libertarian party but unknowingly agree with most of their beliefs.

Answer 1

Yes I agree with your second sentence whole heartedly.. Most of the people I have serious political conversatons with end up being Libertarians.. They just dont know it...

Answer 2

Unfortunately, most people are like sheep. They follow. Some people vote straight ticket ballots just because they profess to be of a certain party with no consideration to the man or woman they're voting for. The average voter is also resistant to change. They don't want to take the time and effort to do the research themselves, so they stick with what has worked in the past.... Follow the leader. Is it any wonder why we still can't elect our President by popular vote although we have the technology to do so?

If the Libertarian party is to make an impact, they will need a very charismatic leader who has the hearts of the people, the eye of the world and the voice of the media.

Answer 3

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Answer 4

I find that many of my beliefs align with the Libertarian party, but there isn't a strong enough following to make a difference. I feel like my vote would be wasted in the minority - so I vote for the guy I hate less out of the 2 bigger parties.

Answer 5

I'm a Libertarian. But I don't believe that most Americans would vote Libertarian if simply informed of their policies. While most Americans don't think they want their lives controled by the goverenment, they still want the government to give them goodies and they still want to be able to control _other_ people's lives through government power.

Yep, that sounds pessimistic. But things won't change until people's desire to be left alone becomes stronger than their desire to meddle in other people's private and financial lives.

Answer 6

I also have to agree with Dave. Until any good third party develops a strong enough following to make a difference, I feel I am wasting my vote, and possibly even aiding the worst candidate, by voting for my real choice.

Answer 7

Good point, but Dave is right, at least for now. Hopefully the future will be different and the Libertarians will adopt a larger following and be able to make a difference.

Answer 8

I am certainly open to some new views. I know I'm only one vote, but a world journey begins with a single step.