From Gary Johnson’s campaign website:
Gov. Gary Johnson released the following statement in response to Sen. Ted Cruz’s decision to withdraw from the Republican presidential nomination race:
“With the withdrawal of Senator Cruz from the Republican race, the table for November’s election is set. Sen. Cruz fought hard, and for that he deserves credit, regardless of whether one agreed with him on the issues or not. His departure from the race, along with the likely nomination of Hillary Clinton by the Democrats, makes it clear that neither of the two ‘major parties’ will offer voters in November a small government candidate. What they are offering voters are two of the most polarizing candidates in recent history.
“Polarizing as they may be, when the rhetoric is pushed aside, will either of those candidates shrink the government? Will either of them stop the military interventions that are not making us safer? Will either of them stop the government from spying on us citizens? And will either truly bring government spending under control, stop the deficits that are bankrupting us, and get the government off our backs so that Americans can find the jobs they want and put us back on a path to opportunity?
“In November, there will be three candidates on the ballot in all 50 states: Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton, and the Libertarian Party nominee. I hope to be that nominee. With millions of Americans now feeling politically ‘homeless’, a two-term Governor who balanced budgets, cut taxes, cut regulations and truly reduced the size of government may offer the home they are seeking.”
Steve,
I’m voting third party. I’m solidly never Trump, and I’m solidly never Hillary. Right now, my only real Conservative options are Petersen and Darrell Castle. If the LP nominates Johnson, I’m voting for Castle. If they nominate Petersen, I’m voting for him.
I expect Johnson at least to angle for Sanders supporters when he drops out. He’s already put out a video targeting them. Really LP candidates should make a pitch to his supporters. Even Trump’s talking him up.
DJH2036,
So are you staying home in November, voting Trump, voting Clinton or voting for some other candidate?
“Is it true that the LP is merely the AAA affiliate of the GOP?”
NF – don’t you mean “Is it true that the LP is merely the AA affiliate of the GOP?”
I have been to Republican conventions, and Libertarians do drink a lot less booze than Republicans do.
Well put, Gene! 😉
JW asks “Wait, so Johnson wants to welcome more military hawks into the LP?”
Actually, Gary Johnson says in the statement posted:”Will either of them stop the military interventions that are not making us safer? Will either of them stop the government from spying on us citizens?”
“Is it true that the LP is merely the AAA affiliate of the GOP?”
NF – don’t you mean “Is it true that the LP is merely the AA affiliate of the GOP?”
I have been to Republican conventions, and Libertarians do drink a lot less booze than Republicans do.
I wonder if the LP presidential candidates will feel compelled to issue statements when/if Sanders retires from the Democratic race. Is it true that the LP is merely the AAA affiliate of the GOP?
@ Joe Wendt
1. Help pay off Ron Nielson debts before the Mormon Mafia comes to break his kneecaps
2. More humanitarian wars. Maybe try to get a campaign contribution from defense contractors?
Wait, so Johnson wants to welcome more military hawks into the LP? Why?
As a Cruz supporter- I can’t support Gary Johnson. His statement on Jewish bakeries- by itself- will turn many of us away.