The Top 5 Most Libertarian Former Politicians (Other Than Ron Paul)

5. Harry Browne

Last but certainly not least, Harry Browne was the first two-time Libertarian Party presidential nominee in the elections of 1996 and 2000. A former investment advisor, Browne is best known for his book How I Found Freedom in an Unfree World and his extremely smooth and effective communicating style. He ran a series of ads in which he explained how he would handle the income tax, Social Security, the War on Drugs, and other major issues as president. Further, Browne practiced what he preached by refusing to accept federal matching funds in either of his runs, a practice he had previously criticized. In addition to providing him greater exposure and praise, this showed that he was a man of substance over style and could be trusted to do as he said he would do. This is one of many great things that set Browne apart from nearly every other politician in both his time and ours.