An analysis of the latest Libertarian List survey results are here and the raw baseline data are available here.  Additionally, we have a new survey which asks some new issue questions of interest to people associated with the libertarian movement.

An overview of last week’s results provides:

«New Libertarian Lists data suggests that while Wayne Allyn Root has a greater level of delegate support that Mary Ruwart, he would ultimately lose to her in a final round match-up with the newcomer to the presidential race. While previous surveys have showed a fairly strong lead for Root, they didn’t test for this head-to-head matchup. Ruwart recently announced her candidacy.»

The most significant political change since this survey was conducted is that former Congressman Bob Barr has now formed a a presidential exploratory committee.  We don’t know the impact this will have on the Libertarian Party race, but last week’s data provides:

«When we took the list of the declared candidates most likely to receive enough support to receive a nomination speech and threw Bob Barr into the mix, he dominated the results. Barr received 29.7 percent of the vote, followed by Root with 21.7 percent. Ruwart trailed a little bit behind Root, with 17.1 percent. She was followed by Phillies at 8.6 percent. Kubby and Gravel tied at 4 percent. They were followed by Jingozian, Smith and then Hess.

«In head-to-head matchups, Barr clearly outperformed both Root and Ruwart. Barr received 48 percent of the vote, defeating Root with 30.9 percent. Barr received 48 percent, defeating Ruwart with 37.7 percent of the vote.»