[Eric Blair 2084]

I would love it if he actually had a chance to win. Unfortunately, as we all know, candidates like Nader, Perot, Paul only siphon votes off from the 2 main parties.

Now, if you can find me a Socialist Party candidate that would steal some of Hillary's votes, I think it would be great to have a fair 4 party race.

How about

Hillary/Obama-Democrat Party
Newt Gingrich/Duncan Hunter-Republican Party
Ron Paul/Badnarik-Libertarian Party
Marx/Engels/Barney Frank-Socialist Party

Let's let the people decide.

[DreamsofPolycarp]

I would love it if he actually had a chance to win

Nobody thought Billy Jeff had a chance at the Dem candidacy a few years back, either.

However, even if they don't win, primary candidates can sometimes have a STRONG influence on the direction the party takes and their platform, thus enhancing/decreasing the party's ability to appeal to the public. Witness Ronald Reagan in 1976. He challenged Ford, and redefined the party.

God knows the Republicans need SOMEONE to redefine the party.

[OrthodoxPresbyterian]

I would love it if he actually had a chance to win. Unfortunately, as we all know, candidates like Nader, Perot, Paul only siphon votes off from the 2 main parties

Ron Paul is not running for a Third Party Nomination. Rather, the Third Parties of the Right are declaring that they won't "siphon votes" from the Republican Nominee if his name is -- Ron Paul.

Ron Paul is running for the Republican Nomination for President of the United States.