Wayne Allyn Root is the 2008 Libertarian Party Vice Presidential nominee. Founder and Chairman of a successful small business, Wayne is a self-made businessman as well as an author and television producer.  Wayne's professional life has focused in the realm of business, though he maintains a deep interest in the political sphere in addition to his commercial pursuits. This dynamic has created a political perspective similar to that of the average American, and the air of a true "citizen-politician."

Wayne graduated from Columbia University in 1983, with a degree in political science.  He initiated his television career as an anchorman for the Financial News Network (now CNBC) and has experienced significant success in this sector. Since then, Wayne has developed and produced numerous television shows, many of which he himself hosted.  In addition to his own shows, Wayne has been a guest on several network television talk shows, including stations like CNBC, Fox News Channel, and MSNBC.

Wayne has also authored six books and appeared on numerous, highly recognized radio shows.  Due to his success as an entrepreneur and businessman, Wayne has been featured and profiled in various newspaper and magazine articles; those on the list include The Wall Street Journal, CNN/Money, and Fortune.

Though constantly kept busy with business and politics, Wayne has still made time to home school his four children - a choice he and his wife opted over government sponsored public schools.  Wayne is a Lifetime member of the Libertarian Party, and proudly dedicated to the cause of liberty.