who are some current state or federal third party politicians?
111433
i cant give you names of specific people, but here are some parties, green, socialist, liberal, conservative, right to life, reform, libertarian, marijuana reform.
224471
Third party candidates don't have much of a chance.
1112118
Pretty much nobody.\n\nThe problem with running on a "centrist" platform is that it is arbitrary.  Some people are centrist in one area, while others are centrist in others.  For this reason, you can never have a "centrist" third party.\n\nSome policies above would ensure that Republicans won't vote for your theoretical candidate (gay marriage, assisting Mexican economy), some would ensure no Democrats vote for it (treatment of criminals, abortion), so you'd end up with only a handful of people who vote purely on candidate likability without serious regard for the issues.
594684
Yes it is.  That is why we need viable third parties, to suck the air out of those windbags in politics.  The game of one-upmanship has taken the place of doing what's best for the people of this country.
759332
Joe Lieberman, Senator from CT!  Ran as Dem, was elected, ran again as Independent, ran and was re-elected.  Thank goodness!
891613
No\nThere currently aren't any.\nhttp://clerk.house.gov/members/congProfile.html\n\nThis is a weird paradox because there are two independents... (Maybe 3 now, props to Lieberman) and the Libertarian party is larger than the Independent as far as votes cast overall.  \n\nLibertarians have political ideals that can not be compared with any single party.  Libertarians are economically conservative and socially liberal.  They are not "like" other parties in more ways than they agree on certain issues. \n\nIndependents theoretically do not have a defined platform.  The ideals of the independents are defined by the majority vote(s) of the people in that area.\n\nI think it will be difficult for any of the smaller ideas until people get the idea of "wasting your vote" idea.\n\nIf you vote for someone you didn't want over someone you did... then you are wasting your vote.  Not the other way around.
797586
I would say either Dick Durbin (Illinois) or Hillary Clinton (New York) or Barack Obama (Illinois)! Those three seem to be the party leaders anyway!
273608
There is the Libertarian party. Their ideas still fall short, but I like their potential, which is better than the Reps or Dems. Also they would more likely pass the FairTax act (HR25).
29591
Rick Perry.  Friedman is running for governer but he doesn't stand much of a chance, especially now that Carol Keeton Strayhorn has thrown her hat in the ring.
619497
Well there are 3rd parties around, Libertarian, Green, even Constitutional.  The problem is they do not have high enough profiles to breakthrough.  Libertarians and Greens have the most press but not enough to overtake D/R's.  Mainly because of failed strategies of trying to take the Presidency without making a dent in local politics first.  \n\nAs I see it 3rd parties can have two successful strategies.  First, start locally and slowly build a base as you climb the political ladder.  That's a main reason the 2 majors are so successful they have plenty of candidates to choose from the lower political ladder.  Think baseball with their farm system.  This is slow but steady wins the race mentality.\n\nSecond, push for election change in the way we elect House members.  As it stands right now, House districts are based on population.  This dilutes 3rd party votes between several different districts and almost insures that the 2 major party candidates will never face a real opponent save one from the other major.  I think that deciding represention in the House by proportion would be a better.  My home state of Florida for exampele has 25 House seats if we went to a proportional system then 3rd parties could realistically gain 1-3 seats.  Not alot but if you consider large/bigger medium represented states then you could be talking what 20-25, and the difference today in the House is what 15?  3rd parties could realistically become the powerbrokers in the house and make the 2 majors at least pay attention to them.  It would also give them a jumping off point for bigger offices.
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For VP, it's best to look at the swing states and critical voting blocs.  On the Democratic side, I think you'll see PA Gov. Ed Rendell (if he wins reelection), NM Gov. Bill Richardson (to court Hispanic voters) possibly FL Sen. Bill Nelson and MI Gov. Jennifer Granholm mentioned.  On the Republican side, FL Sen. Mel Martinez and any of the failed Presidential candidates (esp. Sen. Allen of VA) would be considered good choices.
433768
There is a chance for a third party to become viable history has shown it.  Don't forget that the Republican party was a third party; the other two parties were Democratic Party and the Whigs.  \n\nUnfortunately, the current political structure and popular culture make it nearly impossible for this to happen.  One states regulate elections and political parties.  Secondly, most people who are part of third parties for my opinion has shown that they do not have a full understanding the nuances in the political process.  Lastly, people like to see things  in a bipolar fashion.
559109
My view of third parties is this:\n\nThere are usually TWO views on everything.  Right or Wrong.  Up or Down.  Yes or No.  Third party candidates really have to get there positions completely equal to run as a strong thrid-party.\n\nIt;s like the operating system Linux.  It's all based on the same core software, but they're all different, with differing standards.  If they were to unite, on every the most basic issues, they would be just as strong as Microsoft & Apple.\n\nThe same goes with third-party politics.  There are WAY to many parties, when they're not that many different points of view.  If they were tounite on some basic ideas, they would be taken [really] seriously.  But until then, there are too many choices.\n\nAnd we Americans get scared when there are too many choices.
933638
I remember one year when a dead guy won his state, and his wife sat for him...yes, when you have only a choice between bad and worse, you make dumb decisions.  Vote third party!
1073363
There are many, many third parties.
958198
You're much better off trying to help the current 3rd parties (green, libertarian, constitution), they have been around for many years and still can't get on most ballots.
33664
Here's an odd answer:  For recent times I would say Reagan, Clinton, and our current president Bush.\n\nFor first two for communications, and the current for raw guts.