Mike Gravel served as a U.S. Senator from 1968 to 1981.  Although began his career as a Democrat, his views have correctly evolved toward libertarianism far more than any other present or past Democratic congressman.  Gravel ran for President in 2008 primarily to help raise awareness for the National Initiative for Democracy (http://ni4d.us/) to empower the American people to take back control of their government and their lives.  Mike also correctly promoted term limits to help curb corruption in Washington and The Fairtax.org to help save the economy and environment.