[Libertarianize the GOP]

As some one who was formerly active in a third party our system will not allow them any access to power. Our only hope is to take over one or maybe both of the two exiting parties. With the support of just 5% of the population it is possible to have a large influence within either of the two parties. 5% would garner nothing as a third party but because very few people get really active in the current political parties 5% can have a large influence.

[Protagoras]

I disagree because this has never been tried.

Perhaps this idea would garner 50% or more.

[bankwalker]

As some one who was formerly active in a third party our system will not allow them any access to power.

Runoff elections at all levels will allow a viable 3rd party to attain power over time. They would also have prevented the 1992 national disaster.

[TASMANIANRED]

Take a lesson from Canada. Conservatives have been out of power for a generation in Canada because of a schism in the Conservative party.

Conservatives actually make up a large majority in certain areas of Canada. Clinton proved you don't have to carry a majority of the population in a 3 way horse race, you merely have to divide the opposition. You only have to carry 34% to win...

Libertarians and real conservatives could make much more of an impact working inside the Republican party than outside it.

Look what the Communists were able to achieve inside the Democrat party. Moved in, planked the agenda, marginalized the strong defense Democrats and then started running openly Socialist candidates.