Third - party candidates could impact close races in swing states . If he managed to win , `` it would shake up Washington in that an average citizen would be president instead of someone that is backed by super-PACs , '' he recently told CNN . Romney 's political director says there is no statistical impact so far . Conservative Matthew Goode could siphon votes from Mitt Romney in 2012 . Libertarian Gary Johnson 's campaign says it attracts Republicans and Democrats .
Third - party candidates could impact close races in swing states . Romney 's political director says there is no statistical impact so far . Conservative Matthew Goode could siphon votes from Mitt Romney in 2012 . Libertarian Gary Johnson 's campaign says it attracts Republicans and Democrats .