The New American Independent Party (NAIP) is a political party in the United States, founded by Michael Thompson in Wayne, Pennsylvania on election day in 2004. The New American Independent Party claims to seek a more sustainable, self-reliant America through a platform of both liberal and conservative views. The New American Independent Party focuses heavily on middle class issues and government reform. The New American Independent party notified the Texas Secretary of State that they will try to qualify for the 2008 ballot in Texas.