In 1992, Roemer sought reelection to the governorship. By this time, he had switched political parties and ran as a Republican in the gubertorial race.

He says his biggest political mistake was underestimate David Duke, who is currently running for president.

Duke, who consistently polled 20 percent less then Roemer in pre-election polls, wrested the nomination away from Roemer when he received 80,000 more votes than the governor in the primaries.

"My biggest mistake was underestimating Duke," says Roemer. "He's a hypocrite. He lies to you in your face. He is the kind of man who distributed Nazi literature 18 months ago from his office in the legislature. People are saying he did these things in the past--this is a pretty recent past."

Responding to the possibility of Duke speaking at the IOP, Roemer says he would have love to see students coming out to protest Duke's presence on campus.

"I wish there would be a rally [of students] holding up signs reading: Duke, this is a free country, and we know who you are."

Buttressing his militant call, Roemer says open discussion is imperative in bringing out Duke's shortcoming. "The best way to beat him is with a full open debate, "he says.

Roemer also attributed his defeat to his decision to tell people the truth. "I told people that the budget had to be cut and what we had to do about welfare, and they didn't like it," he says.

Roemer did not reveal any future plans to run for public office. But he did say his tenure as governor has taught him a valuable lesson.

Says Roemer, "I love politics, but I'm a bad politician."