Libertarian Party is no alternative for disaffected Dems

Given the unpopularity of Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton and GOP nominee Donald Trump, the Libertarian Party is being touted as an alternative to voters from both parties. Some even suggest that Gary Johnson, the Libertarian nominee, could pull voters away from Clinton and Trump in equal numbers.

Now I understand why disaffected Republicans would find the Libertarian message appealing, although many in that party will have to look the other way on issues like abortion, national defense and recreational drug use.

I am puzzled, though, by the suggestion that Democrats should also consider the Libertarian alternative. Granted, many of them will agree on the issues I just listed. But the Libertarian Party's central policy positions conjure up a worldview that is profoundly at odds with the core values of the Democratic Party....
http://thehill.com/blogs/pundits-blog/presidential-campaign/292169-libertarian-party-is-no-alternative-for-disaffected