If we really want liberty - if we really want liberty - then we need to go out and get it, we need to take it, because nobody is going to give it to us. And we need to do it now.

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.