Will there ever be a Independent/Third Party President?

[Brandon H]

In order for a third party to have a shot, something such as the following would need happen: The Republicans nominate a liberal (Guiliani and Pitaki rumors are already floating around) or the Democrats nominate a conservative (no names floating around yet unless Zell Miller decides to try to stick it to the Democrats in 2008, but I doubt it). By alienating their base, liberals and conservatives would turn to the Green, Constitution, and Libertarian Parties. They would also need big names. Ron Paul would be the LP's first choice. The CP would love Pat Buchanan or Roy Moore. Not sure who would go for the GP. 

Jesse Ventura is considering a run in 2008, probably as an indepedent. Much of his philosophy seems Libertarian. Though I doubt it would happen, how well would a Jesse Ventura / Ron Paul ticket perform? Again, just speculation, I don't expect that to happen.