Looking at electoral returns, the Libertarian Party received just over a half million votes nationwide.
The LP was not on the ballot in every state (mid 40s of 50), and has rarely received this many votes nationally.
Far from expectations, of course.
Wait a few years, though, when big government looks less desirable, and these half million may have been a beginning only.
Bush did half the damage to big government’s reputation with big government conservatism; Democrats will finish the damage with big government liberalism.
The near future will offer opportunities for libertarian alternatives.