I think that if one of the third parties were to actually "make it" and achieve some kind of political power, it would be the Libertarian Party. In order for a third party to become influential it must appeal to Americans and what they want. Currently, even though it sounds sad, our country has become very self-oriented and want whats best for them. The Libertarian Party, is all about individual liberty through thought and action. If it talks about focusing freedom on an individual standpoint, than I think it has potential to attract followers. Right now, many Americans are neutral and are not liberal or conservative, and neither are the Libertarians. They promote both personal and economic liberty and I believe this new view will appeal to many Americans.