Former New Mexico Governor Gary Johnson Announces Bid For Presidential Nomination

Carne Seca

Carne Seca

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Holy shit!!! :o

Former two-term New Mexico governor and libertarian Gary Johnson has announced his bid for the 2012 GOP presidential nomination. Johnson endorsed Ron Paul in 2008 and placed third in this year's CPAC straw poll.
 
Ernst

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Is this a Republican contender or is he running under Libertarian?

If GOP I will add to the Republican Contender thread as well.
 
Carne Seca

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Ernst said:
Is this a Republican contender or is he running under Libertarian?

If GOP I will add to the Republican Contender thread as well.
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Yep GOP. He was the Governor that introduced the Medical Marijuana program here in New Mexico. He is wanting full legalization.
 
Ernst

Ernst

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Okay no disrespect for your thread and I will look for something to contribute but I have a thread with all of the Contenders so i wish to add this one too.

What does he mean by Legalization? That sure will resonate with all the little people.

I'm not fully awake yet..
 
Carne Seca

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Ernst said:
Okay no disrespect for your thread and I will look for something to contribute but I have a thread with all of the Contenders so i wish to add this one too.

What does he mean by Legalization? That sure will resonate with all the little people.

I'm not fully awake yet..
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He wants full legalization and is advocating the end of the war on drugs.
 
Ernst

Ernst

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Pro-gay rights and sounds more Democrat than Republican.

This is an interesting contender.. Thanks!

We all know what happens to campaign promises but still it's nice to hope when we kiss a frog we get a prince.
 
Carne Seca

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Ernst said:
How popular was he with the pot people if you know?
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He was a popular governor and wasn't afraid to make cuts and abolish corruption when needed. He started the medical marijuana program and then Richardson implemented it. I, for one, like him. Too bad he isn't well known outside of New Mexico. He could have been a serious contender for President Obama.
 
Mr Neutron

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Carne Seca said:
Holy shit!!! :o

Former two-term New Mexico governor and libertarian Gary Johnson has announced his bid for the 2012 GOP presidential nomination. Johnson endorsed Ron Paul in 2008 and placed third in this year's CPAC straw poll.
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As much as I like Ron Paul, I have to admit that Johnson's communication skill makes him a better candidate for President. His age will make him more appealing to the younger voters who already like RP's ideas and it will be easier for him to withstand the vigorous campaign process.
He's intelligent and articulate and legalizing pot may be the least of his "good" ideas.
 
Carne Seca

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Overall Accomplishments:


  • Left office with New Mexico as on of the only four states in the country with a balanced budget
  • Left New Mexico with a budget surplus
  • Used Line Item Veto thousands of times to trim the budget
  • Vetoed 750 bills during his time in office; more than all other governors combined
  • Cut over 1,200 government jobs without firing anyone
  • Created more than 20,000 new jobs
  • First New Mexico Governor to challenge education status quo and propose statewide voucher program
  • Resorted State General Fund reserves to more than $222 million from a low of $28.1 million
  • Limited annual state budget growth to 5.0% during eight years in office
  • Cut taxes 14 times while never raising them—a first for New Mexico
  • Vetoed 32% of the total number of bills submitted for his signature
 
Ernst

Ernst

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Nice work!

This song seems to fit.. My Muse whispered it to me just now if you all will accept that..

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Ernst

Ernst

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I know not who you are personally but I did grin when you made the nice leg comment?

I take it that is a good asset to have in your opinion? :)
 
Ernst

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Looks like he is on the "Fast Track" to the Gam vote.
Thanks for the chuckle.
Great thread by the way.
 
DelSlow

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This may be the 1 time I vote for a republican. I've seen him on YouTube promoting legalization and I always thought he was a cool, level-headed guy. Seems intelligent also.
 
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