Why don't I hear more about the Libertarian Party?

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This article is from the Libertarian FAQ, by Joe Dehn jwd3@dehnbase.fidonet.org, Robert Bickford rab.AT.daft.com, Mike Huben mhuben@world.std.com and Advocates for Self-Government http://www.self-gov.org/ with numerous contributions by others.

08 Why don't I hear more about the Libertarian Party?

The media have been slow to realize that the Republicans and
Democrats now have serious competition. But, as the party becomes
more successful, we're attracting more and more favorable attention.
For example...

Former Senator William Proxmire (D-Wisconsin) said: "The Libertarian
Party is a breath of fresh air ... They are offering a clear
alternative."

The Investor's Business Daily wrote: "Long consigned to the political
wilderness... libertarians are seeing their ideas accepted by state
and local governments, once the undisputed turf of Democrats. Regional
governments increasingly are adopting free-market policies originally
developed by libertarian thinkers, making what were once considered
extreme views part of the mainstream."

Hugh Downs, formerly of ABC's 20/20 said: "All the really good ideas
belong to Libertarians."

The Hill in Washington, DC wrote: "The Libertarian Party provides
a case study in how a grassroots organization works to establish
itself as a third voice for a frustrated electorate."

The Los Angeles Times wrote: "Libertarianism has contributed much
to defining American political thought. Libertarian themes are
part of contemporary political discourse."