This thread discusses the Content article: LP Presidential Candidates

I want a candidate who will be able to effectively communicate the Libertarian message. We have to admit that third party politics still have a long way to go. Selecting a candidate just on name recognition or electability would be a mistake if it meant lowering our standards on their dedication to the ideals of liberty.

My least favorite candidates:
Gravel - he is way too far socialist on economic issues.
Imperato - he comes across as a wacko. He doesn't understand the libertarian philosophy at all.
Milnes - no explanation needed.

My favorite candidates:
Smith - I think she is a really good speaker and is dedicated to libertarian principles. She was really great in the one debate I attended.
Ruwart - She has been a long time libertarian activist. I know that she is very dedicated to libertarian ideals. I'm not sure how effective she is as a speaker. She made a mistake of waiting too long to enter the fray.

Other promising candidates:
Phillies - I was originally not a Phillies fan, but he has become a much better speaker. He certainly has paid his dues in LP activism over the years.
Kubby? - I've never really seen him speaking but I love the South Park ads/cartoons that were done.
Jingozian? - I really don't know much about him, but he did ok in the NJ/PA convention debate.
Root? - Good speaker, but I'm not really that sure about him. At this time I don't think he'd make a good candidate, but he could change my mind.