Sunday, May 30, 2004

Badnarik beat out Russo for the Libertarian nomination for President.

My first reaction: son of a bitch! What the hell are we doing picking some guy with zero name recognition? That's what I get for taking the year off from activism (though I'd barely gotten started, really).

But maybe...:

Libertarian presidential candidates debate at national convention

The contestants -- constitutional scholar Michael Badnarik, longtime radio host Gary Nolan and movie producer Aaron Russo -- delivered few barbs at each other in the debate, choosing instead to target the Republicans and Democrats.

After being beaten in the polls and primaries by the other two leading candidates, apparent underdog Badnarik used the debate to regain the attention of many delegates who had been apt to overlook him, one Russo supporter said later that night, asking not to be identified.

And that delegate was not alone in his new-found regard for Badnarik: Many were surprised by his presence and composure, as well his responses during the debate. A random sampling of delegates following the event indicated that an overwhelming majority considered Badnarik the winner.

One delegate noted: "Russo has passion. Nolan is very polished. But I really think Badnarik was the big winner tonight. The man's intellect is remarkable, and tonight he really rallied.

"I don't think anyone expected the audience reaction to Badnarik's comments, myself included. If we could have the intellect of Badnarik, the polish of Nolan and the fire of Russo, we'd have the perfect candidate."


Well, maybe if they work together we can get something going.

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