CAMPAIGN NOTEBOOK

WHO SAYS THERE'S NO DIFFERENCE AMONG THE CANDIDATES?

Gore Vidal once said there's only one political party in America, "the Real Estate Party." But this year, besides Clinton, Dole and Perot, there are four party candidates for President who will appear on ballots in most states. In the interest of voter education (and amusement), we preview the other candidates and their platforms.

HARRY BROWNE Libertarian Party

The 63-year-old investment writer supports legalization of prostitution and drugs, including crack, along with elimination of the FBI, the CIA, the EPA and the IRS.

HOWARD PHILLIPS U.S. Taxpayers Party

Phillips would eliminate all direct taxes on wage earners and businesses, do away with civil service and end U.S. participation in the U.N., NATO and the IMF.

JOHN HAGELIN Natural Law Party

A follower of the Maharishi Yogi who has qualified for federal matching funds, Hagelin advocates transcendental meditation and "yogic flying" for all American voters.

RALPH NADER Green Party

The consumer advocate is running the "un-campaign": he is not raising money or accepting contributions in his fight against the "duopoly" of the two-party system.