I think the chance of Romney doing something about government is why we should support him (at least in swing states).

And this is branch. Let's see how this works.

"But on economic issues, the one confident point is that in an age of bloated government, the correct vote goes to the party, when the campaigning is mercifully done, that is more likely to limit the rate of government growth, if not shrink the size of government altogether. This election cycle, that party is the GOP."

- Richard Epstein

"The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results."
-Albert Einstein

This may well be the link heaviest indictment of the auto bailouts yet. openmarket.org

It is strange that the auto bailout is seen as a success by (seemingly) a major chunk of the nation.

I wonder how the Libertarian Party could become more viable in the future? More money is the obvious response, but is there anything more? Marketing. Slicker branding can't hurt.

I'm not sure it can. Most of the world (with the exception of the failed UK attempt) have moved to proportional representation. Unfortunately we're locked into a two-party system. Historically the only way to add a third party is to boot one of the two, and I can't see that happening any time soon.

Even something simple like France's obligatory presidential runoff would go a long way.