and advanced libertarian positions. She described herself in early 2015 as "a Republican and a conservative libertarian," In 2016, Ebke switched to the Libertarian Party. Richard Tisei, former Massachusetts state senator and state Senate minority leader; identifies as a "traditional Northeast libertarian" in the social and fiscal senses. Matt Gurtler, Georgia state representative from the 8th district (2017–2021); endorsed by Thomas Massie in his bid for U.S. Representative for Georgia's 9th congressional district. He was dubbed "Mr. No" as a state representative for how many times he voted against legislation and called for restrictions on the IRS. Authors and scholars Nobel Prize–winning economist Milton Friedman Wall Street Journal writer Stephen Moore Economist and philosopher Murray Rothbard (until the 1950s) Economist Mark Skousen Others Jerry Doyle, radio talk show host Clint Eastwood, actor, filmmaker – describes himself as a libertarian and says that he has "always been a libertarian," but is associated with the Republican Party. Jack Hunter, radio talk show host ("The Southern Avenger"), political commentator, former aide to Rand Paul, editor of Rare Politics – has written of his "attraction to libertarianism." Hunter formerly expressed neo-Confederate views, which libertarian commentator and law professor Ilya Somin criticized in 2013 as inconsistent with libertarianism. Glenn Jacobs, professional wrestler with WWE and current Republican Mayor of Knoxville, Tennessee. Kennedy, TV commentator and former MTV VJ Dennis Miller, television personality – described himself as a "conservative libertarian" in the 1990s, although "his commentary always contained a streak of right-wing populism." After the September 11 attacks, Miller's views, particularly on foreign and defense policy, drifted further to the right. Grover Norquist, anti-tax activist and Republican figure; economic libertarian identified with "support for supply-side economics and skepticism about climate science." P. J. O'Rourke, humorist, author – libertarian-conservative Republican, although he endorsed Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton in the 2016 presidential campaign. Austin Petersen, former Libertarian Party presidential candidate and former Republican candidate for US Senate in Missouri in 2018. Kid Rock, musician, self-described as libertarian-leaning. Wayne Allyn Root, author and radio host Peter Schiff, investment broker – described as "libertarian" or "libertarian-leaning"; unsuccessfully sought the Republican nomination for the 2010 election for U.S. Senate in Connecticut. Mark Spitznagel, hedge fund manager Roger Stone, Republican political consultant, lobbyist and strategist, self-described libertarian. Peter Thiel, Silicon Valley businessman, PayPal co-founder – a registered Republican and self-described libertarian. Vince Vaughn, actor, self-professed libertarian. Tho Bishop, Economist and fellow of