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Article: Libertarian dark horse.(Soundbite)(Libertarian Party, Michael Badnarik)(Interview)
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- October 1, 2004
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Over Memorial Day weekend the Libertarian Party gathered at the Marriott Marquis in Atlanta and chose its presidential nominee: a former computer consultant from Austin named Michael Badnarik, who teaches a one-day course on the Constitution. He won in an upset on the third ballot over two better-known and better-funded competitors, talk show host Gary Nolan and movie producer Aaron Russo. Senior Editor Brian Doherty interviewed a stunned Badnarik two days after his victory.
Q: How did you come to run for president?
A: After giving a well-received speech supporting another Texas Libertarian candidate, I called a Libertarian friend, and that friend's ...