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==1988 Presidential Election== | ==1988 Presidential Election== | ||
[[File:RonPaul2011.jpg|thumb|right|50px]] | [[File:RonPaul2011.jpg|thumb|right|50px]] | ||
In a nomination contest that featured candidates with very different backgrounds and styles, and was also seen by some as a choice between presenting a "right" or "left" image, former Congressman [[Ron Paul]] was selected over American Indian activist [[Russell Means]] as the Presidential | In a nomination contest that featured candidates with very different backgrounds and styles, and was also seen by some as a choice between presenting a "right" or "left" image, former Congressman [[Ron Paul]] was selected over American Indian activist [[Russell Means]] as the Presidential nominee for 1988. [[Andre Marrou]], one of the few Libertarians who had been elected to a state legislature, was the Vice-Presidential nominee. The campaign raised over $2,000,000 and was on the ballot in 46 states. | ||
==1992 Presidential Election== | ==1992 Presidential Election== |