*Believes the U.S. is vulnerable militarily and that Soviet Union is stronger.

*Advocates a defense build-up.

Others

Ed Clark, the Libertarian candidate, has run his party's most successful campaign to date, gathering much media attention and focusing his efforts enough that he may be able to finish second in one or two states.

A strong proponent of free enterprise, a non-interventionist foreign policy and civil liberties for all minorities, Clark has picked up support from both conservative business interests and leftists attracted by his strong anti-draft and pro-gay rights stands.

Clark's campaign book, A New Beginning, develops the thesis that too much government lies at the root of most American problems. Clark has maintained his defense of libertarianism down the line, a stance seen necessary to retain the support of members of the eight-year-old party.

Rarry Commoner, the Citizen's Party nominee, began the year in better shape than he will end it. The most prominent left candidate, Commoner's party figured to pick up a sizeable number of protest votes.

But John Anderson's Independent bid stole the media spotlight, and Commoner has had to resort to tactics like his "Bullshit" radio commercials to capture any attention.

A long time environmentalist and energy specialist, Commoner has focused attention on America's power shortage, recommending massive government spending to spur solar research and development as one solution.

On the ballot in more than 30 states, Commoner says he is satisfied with the Citizens Party in 1980, adding that he and others will not abandon the structure after Tuesday.

David McReynolds carries the banner of the most prominent left orthodox movement, the Socialist Party USA.

A founder of the War Resisters League and longtime gay rights activist, McReynolds is an old-line socialist, stressing the need for government ownership of all industry.

But he says he is an evolutionist, not a proponent of violent revolution, and that the presidential campaign is merely another way to push for change in the system. "Election day is the least important day of the year to a Socialist," he explains.

Gus Hall, the longtime chairman of the Communist Party, and running mate Angela Davis lead a pack of other leftists in the race. They include Deirdre Gristly of the Workers World Party and Andrew Pulley of the Socialist Workers Party.