Bruce Cohen writes:
"OR, if we as a group, with the support of the endorsed official Libertarian
candidate, vote for another candidate in a power sharing agreement. For
example, let's say that the election is close and Arnold thinks he could get
over the top with the extra several percent we could bring to the table. He
offers us positions in his cabinet and makes certain policy pledges to us, in
writing, publicly. In that case, it MIGHT make sense."
That's my point exactly. Mount the party candidate(s) and then, make a deal.
When I ran for Attorney General that candidacy garnered about 240,000 votes
(and kept the LP on the ballot). In the Recall, that would be a lot of trade-
goods. Pick an issue (e.g. personal freedom to bear personal arms) and sell
the votes, and thereby actually accomplish something as well as take a
position to again accomplish something.
This is an election in which the old "I'd like to vote libertarian but I
don't want to throw away my vote" plaint has some sting. Libertarian votes
could elect Arnold, but not if they're cast for Libertarian candidates.
Trading Grey for Cruz is not trading-up. Subsituting Cruz for Grey will not
further libertarian causes or ideals. This is a chance to make a difference
instead of an ideological fashion statement.