Posted on: 12:57 am, October 2, 2013, by Mark Holmberg, updated on: 08:50am, October 2, 2013

RICHMOND, Va. (WTVR) Could there be a viable third-party candidate for Virginia governor this election?

Based on recent polling data and the enthusiastic reception at the Cary Street Caf Tuesday night, Libertarian candidate Robert Sarvis star may rise in time given voter unhappiness with the current ballot.

I just wish you the best! said one enthusiastic supporter at the bar and restaurant whose owner enthusiastically invited Sarvis to come meet and greet.

I want to say thank you for standing up for what I believe in, said another.

Something has gone wrong between the relationship of citizens and their government, Sarvis said. Theres a sense that the government no longer serves us, were serving the government.

Sarvis, 37, is an Annandale software developer with a law degree; married with two children. His bio: http://www.robertsarvis.com/about

Hes been polling 7 to 12 percent, on a shoestring.

And he believes the shutdown of the federal government is clear evidence the two-party system isnt working.

I think thats why we need better ideas, people who are willing to talk to voters as adults and actually not just resort to all the demagoguery, he said.

Read this article:

HOLMBERG: A viable Libertarian candidate for Virginia governor?