May 29, 2007 11:21AM 

# The Search for the Libertarian Vote 

By [David Boaz](https://www.cato.org/people/david-boaz) 

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An NPR report on independent voters in Nebraska included this comment from a hospital diversity director: “There’s a large group of people in this country that believe in smaller government, that believe in balanced budget. I think that’s a pretty popular concept. Where \[the Republicans\] run into trouble is strict adherence to a couple of social issues.” [As we’ve been saying.](https://www.cato.org/2007/02/02/the-libertarian-vote-new-returns-trickle-in/)

What does a diversity director do in Nebraska, anyway? I’m thinking he tries to persuade people that [“the farmer and the cowman should be friends.”](http://www.songlyrics.com/song-lyrics/Oklahoma!_Soundtrack/Miscellaneous/The_Farmer_and_the_Cowman/67495.html)

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