There are two GOP presidential candidates with libertarian views: the well-known Ron Paul and the not-so-well-known Gary Johnson. Neither has much of a chance to be the GOP nominee. Really, neither has any chance at all.
Still, here’s a profile for each of them, from Reason.Their presence will still shape the race in ways that big-government Republicans won’t like, but that will benefit the rest of America. One does not have to be a Republican to wish these libertarian-leaning candidates good luck.
Congressman Ron Paul, who gave this interview just before he declared his intention to run:
Ron Paul Explores the 2012 Presidential Race.
Former New Mexico Gov. Gary Johnson: