Every four years the writers and editors over at Reason Magazine, an explicitly libertarian publication, write a bit about certain election issues they find most important and give a brief overview of which presidential candidate they are voting for and why. 2012 is no different, although the Libertarian Party candidate has swept the contest more than in previous years.
The various staffers were asked who they intended to vote for. Of the 19 who said they planned to vote, all 19 answered that they were voting for Gary Johnson. David Boaz, the vice president of Reason, refused to answer the question but hinted strongly that he would also vote for Johnson. Seven staffers answered that they do not vote, with two of them further saying that if they did–they would vote for Gary Johnson. The majority of the voting individuals had previously voted for major party nominees, not third party candidates.
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David Boaz is still listed as executive vice president on the Cato website. He has (or had) been at Cato since 1981.
Wait… did I miss David Boaz’ move from Cato to Reason? When did that happen?
Agreed!
Hoefling has a lot more differences with Libertarians than just the abortion issue.
Gene Beckman
As a libertarian with a small “l” since I have never been registered LP, I see a better ticket
in California. The American Independent Party
of California has a large group of small “l” libertarians in its ranks that see a libertarian
movement broader than just LP members.
We are libertarians for the right to life and have
a great ticket in 2012, it is Thomas Hoefling
for POTUS and Dr. Robert Ornelas for VPOTUS.
The last time I vote for an LP pick for POTUS
was in 1988 for Dr. Ron Paul. 2012 should be
the Year of Thomas Hoefling.
Sincerely, Mark Seidenberg, Vice Chairman,
American Independent Party
This is another good sign. Whatever his shortcomings, Gov Johnson has brought enough credentials to the table that people who agree with the Libertarian Party also feel comfortable voting for the candidates.
To sum it all up: Reason gets some “reason” at last.