I am opposed to any individual taxes until we eliminate all of the unconstitutional agencies, and I suspect we wouldn't need a tax after that.

At the 2004 Libertarian National Convention Badnarik gained substantial support following the candidates' debate (broadcast live on C-SPAN). His political views are influenced by the writings of both Ayn Rand and L. Broadcast regulation: Badnarik opposes government regulation of "offensive" content.

Michael J. 3% of the vote. In a three candidate field Badnarik came in third receiving 7603 votes for 4.