Rupert Boneham

The “Survivor” television star ran as the Libertarian Party candidate for governor of Indiana in 2012. Boneham’s transition from reality TV fame to libertarian politics demonstrated how libertarian ideas can appeal to those outside traditional political backgrounds. His focus on practical applications of libertarian principles to help disadvantaged communities, particularly through his mentoring organization for troubled youth, showed how libertarian values can be applied to social problems typically addressed by government programs.