In 2000 and 2004, Nader caused Problems for Dems. In 2012, the GOP has Ron Paul
http://blog.seattlepi.com/seattlepolitics/2012/09/04/ron-paul-libertarian-johnson-is-wonderful/
Ron Paul: Libertarian Johnson is “wonderful”
Texas’ Republican Rep. Ron Paul has yet to endorse in the race for president, but is showering praise on the long shot Libertarian Party candidate, ex-New Mexico Gov. Gary Johnson.
“I think he’s wonderful, and I think he’s doing a good job and people should look at him and every individual should make up his own mind,” Paul, who sought the Republican nomination, told Fox News.
FYI Johnson is running on the Libertarian ticket. Unless Paul endorses Romney, and I don't think he will, the Paul-bots are going to go for Johnson. This will impact the outcome, especially in states like NH, PA, VA, FL and OH. Johnson has ballot access to all these states and many more (enough to get 270 EVs).
According to USA Today, there is even a possibility that Johnson could appear in the Presidential Debates, but I think it is highly unlikely. Far more likely, Johnson will suck up conservatives that would otherwise go for Romney.
