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Bootstrap entrepreneurs in the US who find themselves less than enthused with the two likely major party candidates for president of the United States this year may have a third choice.

Blogger Jeff Cornwall at The Entrepreneurial Mind suggests at least two reasons to consider Libertarian presidential nominee and former Georgia congressman Bob Barr:
• Huge reductions in the role of federal government (including presumably in the economy.)
• Possible repeal of the federal income tax to be replaced with some kind of consumption tax (although Barr has also said on other occasions he would be willing to listen to other tax reform proposals as long as they included a decrease in government spending.)

Here, from Barr's campaign website are two video clips in which the candidate discusses his thoughts on the role of the federal government on the economy and with regard to taxes.

Like Jeff, I have no interest in endorsing any candidates, but if you're looking for alternatives this election season give Barr's website a look.