emazur
04-21-2010, 12:46 AM
This was coauthored by David Boaz so of course it favors libertarians, but it's good to see it on Politico
Libertarians seem to be a leading indicator of this trend in centrist, independent-minded voters, based on an analysis of many years of polling data. We estimate that libertarians compose from 14 percent to 23 percent of voters nationally. They are among the few real swing voters in U.S. politics.
Read more: http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0410/35977.html#ixzz0liMkgayG
So, if many of these centrist, independent voters are indeed libertarians, why aren’t libertarians better recognized?
First, the word “libertarian” is still unfamiliar — even to many who hold “fiscally conservative, socially liberal” views. Pollsters rarely use it.
So in polls, many libertarians call themselves “conservative,” “independent” or “moderate” — making it hard for analysts to recognize them.
Read more: http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0410/35977_Page2.html#ixzz0liN3EtfZ
In the past three years, however, libertarians have become a more visible, organized force in politics — particularly as campaigns move online. Ron Paul’s campaign demonstrated that libertarians can organize and raise large sums of money on the Internet.
Read more: http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0410/35977_Page2.html#ixzz0liNCyXit
Libertarians seem to be a leading indicator of this trend in centrist, independent-minded voters, based on an analysis of many years of polling data. We estimate that libertarians compose from 14 percent to 23 percent of voters nationally. They are among the few real swing voters in U.S. politics.
Read more: http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0410/35977.html#ixzz0liMkgayG
So, if many of these centrist, independent voters are indeed libertarians, why aren’t libertarians better recognized?
First, the word “libertarian” is still unfamiliar — even to many who hold “fiscally conservative, socially liberal” views. Pollsters rarely use it.
So in polls, many libertarians call themselves “conservative,” “independent” or “moderate” — making it hard for analysts to recognize them.
Read more: http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0410/35977_Page2.html#ixzz0liN3EtfZ
In the past three years, however, libertarians have become a more visible, organized force in politics — particularly as campaigns move online. Ron Paul’s campaign demonstrated that libertarians can organize and raise large sums of money on the Internet.
Read more: http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0410/35977_Page2.html#ixzz0liNCyXit