Are Libertarians liberal or conservative?
Libertarians are neither. Unlike liberals or conservatives, Libertarians advocate a high degree of both personal and economic liberty. For example, Libertarians agree with conservatives about freedom in economic matters, so we're in favor of lowering taxes, slashing bureaucratic regulation of business, and charitable -- rather than government -- welfare. But Libertarians also agree with liberals on personal tolerance, so we're in favor of people’s right to choose their own personal habits and lifestyles.
In a sense, Libertarians “borrow” from both sides to come up with a logical and consistent whole -- but without the exceptions and broken promises of Republican and Democratic politicians. That's why we call ourselves the Party of Principle.
Source, The Libertarian Party
The simple point is that NY is a blue state, and will always be a blue state. A candidate such as Rick Santorem would not stand a snowballs chance of being elected here. Then again, he may not in PA either. To me a "true" conservative meant fiscally, and socially conservitave. I don't forsee such a peson ever living in the governor's mansion.