Gary Johnson for President

[phideaux]

video at source; http://www.newsmax.com/Politics/Libe...7/06/id/444657


Libertarian Candidate Johnson: Just 'Say No To Government'

Friday, 06 Jul 2012 09:48 PM
By Jim Meyers and John Bachman

Former New Mexico Gov. Gary Johnson, the Libertarian Party nominee for president in 2012, tells Newsmax the overriding theme of his White House candidacy is: “Say no to government.”

Johnson believes the United States should abolish the income tax and the IRS, end the war in Afghanistan and the war on drugs, cut tax loopholes and eliminate the jobs of half the lobbyists in Washington.

He also calls for a form of amnesty for illegal aliens in the country and the legalization of marijuana to stamp out violence along the U.S.-Mexican border.

Johnson served as Republican governor from 1995 to 2003, and sought the GOP presidential nomination in this election cycle. He withdrew from the race in December and won the Libertarian nomination on May 5.

Watch our exclusive interview. video at source; http://www.newsmax.com/Politics/Libe...7/06/id/444657


In an exclusive interview with Newsmax.TV, Johnson was asked why he believes 2012 is the right time for American voters to leave the two dominant political parties.

“I’m representative of most Americans and I am speaking with a broad brushstroke and the notion that most people are fiscally responsible and socially accepting, tolerant,” he said.

“I’m the only candidate that wants to get out of Afghanistan tomorrow, end the wars. I’m the only candidate that wants to end the drug war. I’m the only candidate that wants to repeal the Patriot Act. I’m the only candidate that’s talking about marriage equality as being a constitutionally guaranteed right. I’m the only candidate that wants to balance the federal budget now, and that means reforming the entitlements: Medicaid, Medicare.

"So there is a third choice and it’s a considerably different choice. I wouldn’t be sitting here right now if I didn’t have a résumé to suggest that I would doggedly pursue the agenda that I’m talking about.

"I do have more executive experience — governmental executive experience — than the other two candidates combined. And for those that would roll their eyes and say, ‘Oh my gosh, all we need is another politician,’ my experience is that I have may have vetoed more legislation as governor of New Mexico than the other 49 governors in the country combined.

“So my experience is saying no to government. No to government spending, no to laws that really would just add time and money for you and I to have to comply with those laws.

“Everybody says, ‘There’s gridlock. We need cooperation between the two parties.’ Cooperation between Democrats and Republicans, that is code for how do we spend more money. I have no intention of spending more money.
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As to why he served as a Republican governor but is now running for the White House as a Libertarian, Johnson said, “I really got shut out of the whole debate process. CNN really is the one that set that in stone.

"The message that I’m sending is similar to that of Ron Paul, and my voice is representative of the largest, fastest growing segment of American politics today, the whole Libertarian-leaning, Democrats-slashLibertarian, Republican-slash-Libertarian, Libertarian.

“I wouldn’t be doing this if there wasn’t a scenario that I could actually win, and that scenario would be polling at 15 percent and being on the national debate stage.

Right now, out of the 18 polling organizations, two of the organizations are including my name in the polls and I’m polling anywhere from a low of six percent to a high of 15. Most important is just getting in the polls right now.”

Johnson earned the nickname “Governor Veto” during his two terms in New Mexico, largely for cutting spending programs. Asked if cutting spending at the federal level would be more difficult, he responded: “I wouldn’t think so.

“What we want as citizens of this country is to elect leaders that actually are going to go in and fix the problems. I really think that unless we balance the federal budget, we’re going to find ourselves in a monetary collapse. What’s a monetary collapse? Well, it’s when the dollars that you have in your pocket don’t buy anything. And I am talking about the history of other countries that embark on spending like we’re doing.”

Johnson dismissed concerns that sharply cutting defense spending will impair economic growth, saying that was one of the big concerns after World War II, but exactly the opposite happened.

“I am promising to advocate on the part of the Fair Tax, throwing out the entire federal tax system," he added. "No more income tax, no more corporate tax, no more IRS — abolish the IRS, abolish the tax withholdings from your payroll check and replace it with one federal tax, a consumption tax.

“No more IRS, no more having to spend any time with withholdings or loopholes.

“It’s a phase-in over a couple of years, but it’s really an exciting notion that we would issue pink slips to half of Washington lobbyists, because half of Washington lobbyists are there to buy loopholes. Loopholes are for sale. Both parties sell them. All that goes away.”

Johnson also wants to cut federal spending on education and abolish the Department of Education.

“The Department of Education was created in 1979, under Jimmy Carter. So if you take educational performance in this country since 1979, there is nothing — nothing — to suggest that the federal Department of Education is value-added when it comes to education.

“The Department of Education gives each state about 11 cents out of every school dollar that every state spends. But it comes with 16 cents worth of strings attached. So what people don’t understand is that it’s really a negative to take federal money.

“If you just returned education to the states, you would have 50 laboratories of innovation. The notion of one-size-fits-all Washington, that’s crazy.

“As governor of New Mexico, I may have been more outspoken than any governor in the country regarding school choice, bringing competition to public education. So in this context of 50 laboratories of innovation, I think states [should] devolve education to the local level.”

As for his reaction to the Supreme Court’s decision striking down most of the Arizona immigration law, Johnson tells Newsmax: “First of all, I think states should have the right to determine their own policies. In this case, Arizona thinks they have a better way of dealing with immigration than the Federal government. I think Arizona should have at it.

“But let me tell you, if I had been presented with Arizona’s immigration bill as governor, I would have vetoed that legislation. I think it has led to discrimination. So the Supreme Court ruling, from my standpoint, accurately reflects what is happening.

“I think we should make it as easy as possible for somebody who wants to come into this country and work to get a work visa — not a Green Card, not citizenship, but a work visa. And let’s not build a fence, that would be an incredible waste of time and money in my opinion.

He said a work visa would entail a background check and a Social Security card, so applicable taxes get paid, adding, 'If we applied the Fair Tax, taxes would not be an issue at all because whether you’re legal, illegal, a visitor to this country or a U.S. citizen, you are not going to be able to avoid a federal consumption tax.

“With regard to the 11 million illegal immigrants that are in this country right now, I think we need to set up a grace period where we can document those illegal immigrants. Then let’s look at the root cause of border violence, which I would suggest is the prohibition of drugs.

“Legalize marijuana and arguably 75 percent of that border violence with Mexico goes away. There have been 40,000 deaths south of the border over the last four years — this is a Prohibition phenomenon where disputes are being played out with guns rather than the courts.

“I really think that marijuana legalization is at a tipping point. Fifty percent of Americans now support legalizing marijuana. More people are talking about it than ever before. And the more people talk about it, the better the issue does because people understand that this drug problem is a Prohibition phenomenon. We tried this when it came to alcohol.

“It’s on the ballot right now in Colorado. Regulate marijuana like alcohol. I think that Colorado is going to pass that legislation. People get to vote on it. I really think that Colorado will be the first domino of 50 dominos to fall.”
Discussing the major challenge he now faces as a third-party candidate, Johnson said: “I need to be in the polls. So what I’m going to ask everybody watching this interview is, just get on our website, garyjohnson2012.com, and get a phone number for the 18 polling organizations. Give them a call and ask them to put my name in the polls.

“I’m confident that if my name just appeared in the polls, 15 percent would be something that in fact would be achieved. I am one of three candidates that’s going to be on the ballot in all 50 states. With just a little bit of push, people would take a look at what I’ve done, and that’s all I ask people to do. Just have a look.”

Read more on Newsmax.com: Libertarian Candidate Johnson: Just 'Say No To Government'

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I voted for Perot and got Clinton. I don't see "protest" votes paying off in my lifetime. I'm all ears if I'm missing something.

[phideaux]

I voted for Perot and got Clinton. I don't see "protest" votes paying off in my lifetime. I'm all ears if I'm missing something.

For me, it's not a protest vote, it's voting for who I think is the best candidate. What could be wrong with that? Voting for the slightly lesser of the Two Evils just perpetrates the problem.

And anyway, polling data shows that in many places around the country, Johnson pulls as much support from Obomba as he does from Romknee..So a vote for Johnson doesn't help or hurt either of the Two Tooles.

[Gcubed]

For me, it's not a protest vote, it's voting for who I think is the best candidate. What could be wrong with that? Voting for the slightly lesser of the Two Evils just perpetrates the problem.

And anyway, polling data shows that in many places around the country, Johnson pulls as much support from Obomba as he does from Romknee..So a vote for Johnson doesn't help or hurt either of the Two Tooles.

I felt that Perot was the best. That didn't change the fact that he didn't stand a chance. Oh, I didn't vote for and despise Obama. I also have zero fond feelings for Romney. One of those two will win. I can't change that.

[arminius]

One of those two will win. I can't change that.

So why even bother to vote?

[Joseph]

I felt that Perot was the best. That didn't change the fact that he didn't stand a chance. Oh, I didn't vote for and despise Obama. I also have zero fond feelings for Romney. One of those two will win. I can't change that.

and that's precisely why one of those two will win, because you and so many others think you can't change that -

[Gcubed]

So why even bother to vote?

I owe it to those that died for that right. I don't spit in the eyes of those who sacrificed.

[Gcubed]

and that's precisely why one of those two will win, because you and so many others think you can't change that -

Don't be so high on your horse. You've no clue who I will vote for. I projected the winners pool. That pool is made up of Obama and Romney. Neither you or I can change that.

[Joseph]

Don't be so high on your horse. You've no clue who I will vote for. I projected the winners pool. That pool is made up of Obama and Romney. Neither you or I can change that.

Apologies, my inference was that you would vote for Obama or Romney because you couldn't change that

FYI - I don't even own a horse

[phideaux]

No, "we" can't change the fact that either Obomba or Romknee will win this election.

But "we" can help work toward the day when the LameStream Media will stop deluding the American people that there are only two political parties and only two choices.

You can get 25 different cell phones or 25 different brands of ice cream, but only two choices for president? Poppycock!

[phideaux]

Let’s put Gov. Gary Johnson on the national debate stage!


You know the story. The elite national news media and the Establishment-created Commission on Presidential Debates have rigged the game to try to limit this fall’s presidential debates to only the Democrat Barack Obama, and the Republican Mitt Romney.

They have rigged the debates by picking a number out of the air and declaring that a presidential candidate must have at least 15 percent support in a sample of national polls that – you guessed it – they choose.

Never mind that one out of three Americans don’t consider themselves to be either Republicans or Democrats, or that, in poll after poll, a sizable percentage of voters say they would seriously consider a ‘third party’ candidate.

And never mind that their arbitrary and unfair polling requirement might exclude from the debates a successful two-term governor who will likely be on the ballot in all 50 states.

If you agree that this debate-rigging is just plain wrong, go to www.garyjohnson2012.com and do something about it. Give Gov. Johnson a podium by joining our “15% in the Polls” Money Bomb.

The two-party establishment doesn’t want Gov. Gary Johnson in the debates for one simple reason: They don’t really want to have debates. They don’t really want to give a national microphone to a candidate who will challenge business-as-usual. And if they succeed in keeping Gov. Johnson off the stage, they will get exactly what they want.

What they want is a “debate” between two candidates who will argue over which government health care program is better, Obamacare or Romneycare. They don’t want to hear from a candidate who will actually scrap the job-killing tax code. What they want is a Republican and a Democrat who will just quibble about how to tinker with the existing system that lets them hand out subsidies and benefits to their friends.

Without Gov. Johnson on the debate stage, there will be NO debate about wars. Mitt Romney and Barack Obama both support foreign intervention. There will be NO debate about civil liberties. Just a Democrat and a Republican who both support the Patriot Act, who both will continue the failed War on Drugs, and neither of whom will defend marriage equality as a constitutional right.

If you want REAL debates, go to www.garyjohnson2012.com today and make a contribution that will put Gov. Johnson on the stage.

America deserves – and wants – to see real presidential debates. With enough financial support, we can make sure that Gov. Johnson has an opportunity to deliver a message of true liberty, real freedom and financial sanity. Help him show America that there really is a choice in this election.

The goal of our Money Bomb, starting today, is to raise $10,000 for every percentage point in the polls we need in order to put a podium on the stage for Gov. Johnson. Help make sure we do just that! Go to www.garyjohnson2012.com today and make a contribution.

Your support is the key. We can do this.

Thank you,

Ron Nielson
Senior Advisor
Gary Johnson 2012

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I'm not at all comfortable being "in bed" with Jason Hommel, but I can't disagree him.

I Endorse Libertarians

(Ron Paul and Gary Johnson)

Silver Stock Report

by Jason Hommel, July 15th, 2012

I have long supported Ron Paul, and I still do. More importantly, I support his ideals.
One time, I asked Ron Paul a hard question while he was on a panel of free market advocates.

I asked, "If the philosophy of libertarian free markets is literally a recipe for the greater wealth of society, then you all must have a significant free market competitive advantage over so many other people who don't understand free market economics. So then, please tell us how you have been able to put your understanding of free markets to work in your own lives and businesses so as to enable you to create wealth for yourselves."

I asked this challenging question because it should have been true, but I knew it was not, because some of the panelists were free market advocates only, but who engaged in "non-profit" activities!
Ron Paul had a great answer, one of the best. He said that he was a former physician and that he left a lucrative medical practice delivering babies in order to pursue the teaching of the necessity of free market principles, and that he decided he would have the greatest reach for these ideas by entering politics, and accepting a salary reduction! And furthermore, as a principled libertarian, he declined Congressional pension benefits, even further reducing his own personal wealth, to stay even more true to his ideals. Clearly, he was successful. And a hero, considering his self-sacrifice.
So, I thought about that for a bit. And then, after the panel was dismissed, I asked him, "So, when are you going to run for President?" He replied, "I don't think the liberty movement is big enough to support a Libertarian enough to win, don't you think?" Being a bit naive, I think I said something like, "Well, a lot of liberty lovers have made some money in silver now, and so there are plenty of people who now have more money who might be able to give to your campaign. I'd give the maximum allowed by law. Then, I think I said something smart, like this: "But that's not the point. Clearly, if you became a politician to spread free market ideas, you will be much more able to do that if you run for the Presidency. Thus, even if you lose, you win. So, you can't lose, in that sense."

A month later, Ron Paul announced he was running for President, and of course I was happy to give the maximum donation, and announce my support for Ron Paul in my newsletter. http://silverstockreport.com/2007/Ron_Paul_2008.html

Today, some say there is still a chance that Ron Paul can win the Republican nomination if delegates vote their conscience. I hope and pray that they do. That's why they are selected; and it's why we don't have a direct democracy, for precisely these occasions like today.

At Freedom Fest this weekend in Las Vegas, Libertarian Carla Howell made the point that Romney would be far worse than Obama. This surprised me, but it took me only moments of listening to realize it is true.

Carla Howell's reason is that Romney is a big government politician. Obamacare was based on Romneycare. If the nation elects Romney, national health care, at least a replaced Romneycare, will be a reality for 50 years, and debate will be OVER, because it will be continually pointed out by the liberal media and controlled press that "both parties" and "everyone" wants it, even though that will not be true.

I hope and pray that delegates will vote Ron Paul and nominate him as the Republican's choice for president. But that might not happen.

The only other choice, the ONLY CHOICE, if Ron Paul does not become the Republican nominee, is Libertarian candidate, Gary Johnson, who was the former governor of New Mexico, who vetoed over 700 bills while in office, more than all the rest of the nation's governors combined. When he ran for office, governor, for the first time, he spent $510,000 of his own money on his campaign, and received only $30,000 in donations at the last moment when it appeared as if he might win! Amazing!

The man is unbribable. He's like an angel, but maybe better. Bible says that a third of the angels fell.
I asked him if it was difficult to raise money, since nobody can bribe him with donations, since his principles are to libertarian truths, and not for sale. Not even Libertarians can "get something" from a man who would have the government spend nothing!

He admitted it was difficult to raise money, and related the story above of spending his own money to gain office, with a mere $30,000 in donations!

How fortunate for the nation at this time that we have TWO excellent Libertarians entering the national debate and race for the office of the presidency!

How much more successful will Gary Johnson be with actual campaign contributions, this time around! So, I'm proud to say that I just donated the maximum to his campaign, $2500. Consider. Ponder this next point:

Even if Gary Johnson does not win, he deserves your support, if you value freedom, if you value the future of your lives and children.

Even if Gary Johnson does not win, you have a chance to let your fellow Americans know that you refuse to vote for the lessor of two evils, and that you can support and encourage real freedom, and encourage other people to study and think about real libertarian ideals.

Voting is not a popularity contest. It is not a chance for you to "show off" and to try to pick who other people think might be the winner.

Voting is a chance for your own self-expression. Trying to vote for who you think the winner might be is beyond foolishness.

Voting is your chance to raise your voice for real meaningful change. The only way you can vote for real change is to vote for a man who will actually bring honest changes!

Even if "the libertarian" does not win, other politicians at all levels will take notice of how many people voted libertarian, and will be more likely to move their own views towards libertarian ideals of freedom. But only to the extent that people vote libertarian!

And as it stands, Romney is likely the worse of two evils, since it appears he is willing to not only embrace every single big government idea, but even worse, propose his own!

The way I look at it, I can only hope that the nation is not headed into violent chaos of hyperinflation and big government oppression and violent revolution if the nation votes for Romney. Or Obama.

As I see it, it's far more likely that the nation will discover a peaceful way towards freedom by supporting and voting for Gary Johnson. As I see it, lives depend on this. It is all the more important to vote for Gary Johnson if you live in a "blue" state like California who will likely vote for Obama anyway, because a vote for Romney would not only be harmful for the nation as described above, but a lost vote, as it would mean that you support the "status quo" of big government spending and continued erosion and oppression of our rights.

Only a vote for Gary Johnson can register your peaceful discontent with the state and direction of our nation. And if a vote counts, your early and immediate financial support means so much more.
But more important than political involvement, as a way to increase freedom in the US, is to buy silver! Buying silver is an act of voting "no confidence" in the current government. Buying silver reduces the oppressive power of the printing press of the Federal Reserve, which they use to bribe politicians, buy the media, bail out the banks, and buy votes.

I spoke with Gary Johnson's running mate, Judge Jim Gray, a bit about a certain difficulty I have in understanding the consequences of electing freedom minded politicians. I said, "Look at Ronald Reagan. He was a gold advocate, and advocate for liberty, and he did good things for increasing freedom by reducing tax rates from 76% down to 33%. Suppose that Gary Johnson manages to balance the budget and reduce government spending by 40%. I asked, "Wouldn't this save the dollar, and preserve big government's control over us all the more?" Yes, it might, but it's better than the alternative; potentially violent revolution through hyperinflation and big government crackdowns on freedom. I agree.

We silver and gold bugs are a curious lot. We are among the only ones who will actively work against the best interests of our own investments, for the good of the nation. We buy gold and silver, but generally support politicians that might make our purchases of gold and silver unnecessary!

So, ironically, more important than voting, there is another non-political alternative, and something else you can do, in addition to donating and voting. BUY SILVER! Buying silver exponentially reduces the power of government's printing press, which they use to steal the productive capacity of the nation, and use to pay the manpower for their oppressive government programs.

If Libertarians Johnson/Gray advocate buying silver on the campaign trail, they have the potential to reach so many more people. As it stands, the world wide physical silver investment market is only about $3 billion. The Libertarians usually garner 1% of the vote. But if they get 1% of the people to buy silver, well, 1% of money in the banks would be $180 billion. Imagine what that would do to the silver market!

Jim Gray got it. He understood. He wants to learn more.

People need to understand that it's not the government that needs to return to silver; the people must do it first. Government will never lead, it will only follow. It's up to the people to lead.
People get the government they deserve.

Expect big things for silver and the Gary Johnson campaign in the coming months. Donate early. Help out early. Volunteer. Blog. Facebook. The more you do, the sooner, the better.
Gary Johnson has not paid for this endorsement, it was the other way around.
God bless.

http://campaign.r20.constantcontact....U_RxQ7yxSIX_gg

[chris_is_here]

Think of it this way.

If Johnson pulls in 10% of the vote, the libertarians become the swing vote.
No one can ignore us anymore when that happens. We will have leverage over both of the two major parties and will be able to influence policy.

Leading from behind, if you will.

[phideaux]

Want to put a piranha in the political fish tank? Allow Gary Johnson in the Presidential Debates




Photo: Gary Johnson 2012 Official Photo

HAWAII, July 23, 2012 — The most savvy thing that America’s TV networks could possibly do this year is to promote Gary Johnson with the intent of placing him in at least one, if not all of the Fall presidential debates. Such a move would almost certainly drive viewership and interest in the debates to stratospheric levels, and Johnson’s penchant for snappy redirects and crowd-winning zingers would be the kind of fan service that scratches the itch for spontaneous, unscripted reality TV.

America got a taste of Johnson’s flair during his candidacy as a Republican, first when he released on YouTube an edited video of him participating a debate he had been excluded from, then later when he was included in the Florida debate and delivered a knockout quip about how “my next door neighbor’s two dogs have created more shovel ready jobs than this president.”
Gary Johnson's mastery of redirect and snappy comments make him perfect for a TV debate. (Photo: Gary Johnson 2012 Campaign)


To be honest, I haven’t enjoyed watching a presidential debate since Reagan told Mondale in 1984, “I am not going to exploit for political purposes, my opponent’s youth and inexperience.” The last few years of presidential debates were absolute snoozefests between almost-insults and failed attempts to look presidential. I say give the mob what they’re looking for – a good political debate that we’ll be talking about for decades. It would be exciting and, more importantly, it's the right thing to do.
If you’re a supporter of Barack Obama or Mitt Romney, you too have a vested interest in making sure Johnson participates, as his presence would likely bring out both the very best and worst of both sides. Politicians are at their best when they have a destabilizing competitive element to keep them in check. Johnson provides that.

Do what you have to do to get Johnson in the debate. It’s a “what-if” TV scenario that not only will be enjoyable, but perhaps will bring out real issues for the first time. Want to put a piranha in the political debate fish tank of polite, statesmanly guppies and quaint underwater castles of partisanship? You've gotta get Gary.

http://communities.washingtontimes.c...otta-get-gary/

[Garyw]

If you guys were working hard to get Ron Paul the nomination by being pcps and delegates you would understand more what is going on in the inside. Do Not Count Ron Paul Out until after the RNC next month. The lawyers for Ron Paul may have an August suprise for you. We have many stealth delegates and also have many delegates that voted for other candidates that hate Romney as much as we do. If The Republican party is stopped in the shenanigan department at the RNC. And they do not use electronic voting machines in Tampa we may still get Ron Paul as the Nominee. Romney is involved in some law suits as well that may make him ineligible or even under arrest before then. Wait until the national convention is over before you leave him then Gary Johnson may be our man. All we need is 39% to win the popular vote in November if we have to vote 3rd Party. There are many people that may decide not to vote at all because of the lesser of two evils that would help Gary Johnson as well. Let it all play out we have plenty of time. Romney supporters have a habit of not showing up when it is important to be there thats why ron paul supporters have taken over so many states.

[phideaux]

Update 08/06/12

Gary Johnson, Libertarian August 1, 2012 Seattle Times By Bruce Ramsey New Mexico is a “blue” state, 47% Hispanic. Johnson won the governorship the first time with 49.8 percent of the vote in a race against an incumbent Democrat and a third-party Green. He won the second time with 54.5 percent. In 2008 he supported libertarian Republican Ron Paul for president, and in 2012 Johnson announced a run himself. He would have had Paul’s supporters this year, except that Paul ran again and kept them for himself. Read More Libertarian hopeful Gary Johnson gets warm welcome in chilly Alaska Alaska Dispatch August 3, 2012 By Amanda Coyne Even though Alaska has a relatively strong Libertarian Party, former two-term New Mexico Gov. Gary Johnson’s face isn't readily recognizable to many in the state. So it was surprising to this reporter when a young man walked up to his table at the Midtown Anchorage Village Inn, where Johnson was munching on a cobb salad, to shake his hand and thank him for running for president of the United States. Read More How Former NM Governor Gary Johnson Could Impact the Election August 1, 2012 Fire Dog Lake By Jon Walker In over a century since the modern two party system in America became firmly established, no independent or third party candidate has ever won the presidency. There is a powerful, built in two-party bias that the major parties have helped set in place. This doesn’t mean, though, that third party candidates can’t have an important impact. In the past such candidates have both affected policy and likely swung elections. While Johnson currently seems to have effectively no chance of winning, he could still be a factor. Read More Former GOP Presidential Candidate Buddy Roemer Calls For Gary Johnson to Be Included in Romney and Obama's Presidential Debates August 2, 2012 Reason.com By Mike Riggs Former GOP presidential candidate Buddy Roemer, himself no stranger to exclusion, called today for Libertarian Party presidential candidate Gary Johnson to be included in the Mitt Romney and Barack Obama's televised debates. Read More Why I will be voting for Gary Johnson for President August 2, 2012 The Washington Times By Daniel de Gracia Whether you are a Democrat or a Republican, you too should vote for Gary Johnson. I'm reminded of something the Filipino philosopher Jose Rizal said: "The glory of saving a country is not for him who has contributed to its ruin." Voting Libertarian isn't a wasted vote, but voting for the same way every election is a wasted opportunity for change. Read More Libertarian VP candidate Jim Gray in Ohio supporting Freedom to Marry Examiner.com August 5, 2012 By Karl Dickey Libertarian Party Vice Presidential nominee Judge Jim Gray today urged Ohio voters to place the proposed Freedom to Marry amendment on the 2013 statewide ballot and to approve it. Gray endorsed the measure on behalf of both himself and presidential candidate and former New Mexico Governor Gary Johnson. Read More Libertarian candidate Gary Johnson predicts pot will be legal by 2016 August 2, 2012 Seattle Times By Brian M. Rosenthal Gary Johnson, the Libertarian Party nominee for president, predicted Thursday that marijuana will be legal nationwide within the next four years. Johnson, the former governor of New Mexico, said he thinks that pot legalization will be approved by voters in Washington and Colorado this fall, helping to spur other states to follow suit. Read More On The Campaign Trail: Sarah Harvard August 3, 2012 NextGen Journal By Kara Dunford During her freshman year, Harvard immersed herself in the readings of John Locke, John Stuart Mill, and Milton Friedman, as well as other Libertarian thinkers. As she developed her own views, Harvard began to follow the campaign of Congressman Ron Paul (R-TX). When Governor Romney captured the Republican presidential nomination, Harvard turned her attention to former New Mexico Governor Gary Johnson. Read More Johnson: With Legalized Pot, “the World Will Be a Better Place” August 4, 2012 Yahoo News By Sylvia Cochran Gary Johnson, the Libertarian Party's presidential candidate, anticipates that marijuana will be legal within four years, the Seattle Times reports. Pointing out that legalizing pot will free up law enforcement and the courts to deal with other issues, he predicts, "the world will be a better place." Read More Ron Paul Supporters Will Make Gary Johnson the Next Ross Perot August 4, 2012 PolicyMic By Jonathan Loya Back in 1992, Ross Perot ran for President of the United States as an Independent candidate and received an astounding 18.9% of the popular vote. Even though he did not win any individual state in particular, he did in fact hold the highest vote count of any candidate in a few counties across the country like Trinity County, California. Read More Vice presidential candidate stops in Lafayette WLFI 18 August 7, 2012 The Libertarian vice presidential candidate made a stop in Lafayette Monday. Judge Jim Gray is the running mate of former New Mexico Governor Gary Johnson. Judge Gray and the Johnson campaign dropped by the Lafayette Brewing Company to talk to voters as part of a tour of the Midwest. Gray said he met the former governor in 1999 when both men spoke out against the country's drug policy. The vice presidential candidate said he and his running mate are focusing on jobs, education, and the economy. Read More Gary Johnson should be included in presidential debates August 5, 2012 AllVoices By Darren Richardson Gary Johnson, the former two-term Republican governor of New Mexico and 2012 Libertarian Party nominee, will be on at least 49 of the 50 state ballots, giving American voters a viable alternative to President Obama and presumptive GOP nominee Mitt Romney. Read More Gary Johnson Carries Ron Paul’s Message into November August 5, 2012 IVN.us By Craig D. Schlesinger Who will represent Ron Paul’s platform and supporters in the general election? As it turns out, there is another credible, outspoken advocate for Ron Paul’s brand of politics in this year’s presidential election running with the opportunity to continue the political movement Ron Paul started. His name is Gary Johnson, he is a former two-term Governor of New Mexico (1995-2003), and will be on the ballot in all 50 states as the Libertarian Party’s candidate for President of the United States. Read More Libertarian Gary Johnson qualifies for Maine’s presidential ballot August 6, 2012 Capitol Incite By Matthew Stone Gary Johnson, the national Libertarian Party nominee for president, has turned in enough signatures to qualify for Maine’s presidential ballot. Volunteers for Johnson, who served as the Republican governor of New Mexico from 1995 to 2003, submitted the petitions to qualify him on Friday. Johnson needed between 4,000 and 6,000 signatures; his supporters turned in 4,355, according to the Secretary of State’s office. Read More

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Libertarian Party presidential nominee and former New Mexico Governor Gary Johnson will head to Texas for the next leg of the campaign trail. He’ll start his Texas swing in Odessa and Midland on Tuesday before heading to Dallas and Fort Worth on Wednesday and Thursday. Later in the week, he’ll visit Austin and San Antonio before concluding his trip in Houston on Sunday.

Please see event details below.

Tuesday, August 14, 2-3 p.m., Public Lunch and Media Availability, Dee’s Bistro, 622 North Lee Avenue, Odessa.

Wednesday, August 15, 7-9:30 p.m., Dinner Fundraiser with Gov. Johnson, Libertarian Party U.S. Senate Candidate John Jay Myers and LP Congressional Candidate Seth Hollist. The Free Man Cajun Cafe, 2626 Commerce Street, Dallas.

Thursday, August 16, 7:30-9 a.m., Breakfast Fundraiser with Gov. Johnson, John Jay Myers and LP Congressional Candidate Ed Rankin, Park City Club, 5956 Sherry Lane, Dallas.

Thursday, August 16, 4-6 p.m., Happy Hour and Book Signing, “Seven Principles of Good Government,” Pop’s Safari Room, 2929 Morton Street, Fort Worth.

Thursday, August 16, 7:30-9:30 p.m., Dinner and Auction with Gov. Johnson and John Jay Myers, Joe T. Garcia’s Mexican Restaurant, 2201 N. Commerce, Fort Worth.

An additional advisory will be issued outlining events in Austin, San Antonio and Houston, August 17-19.

http://www.garyjohnson2012.com/gov-g...s-august-14-19

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