Wayne Allyn Root isn't your typical politician.

In fact, Root would probably reject to being called a politician, unless it's - to use two of his own terms - as "the anti-politician" or "a citizen politician." While that may be true, as the Libertarian Party's vice-presidential nominee, Root and his running mate Bob Barr are hoping to make a political splash.

The duo, both of whom were once Republicans, most likely won't win the White House, but most observers agree that their ticket threatens John McCain's candidacy, becoming this year's Ralph Nader. Root bristles at such talk, insisting he's in it to win it - and to set the dominant parties straight.

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