Gary Johnson has been the most visible Libertarian Party candidate during this election cycle. But as an article in The Washington Post highlights, he isn’t the nominee. He is fighting against TLR founder Austin Petersen and cybersecurity guru John McAfee for the party’s nomination. The Washington Post highlighted each of the candidates in one of the most in-depth…
By Lee Enochs There is a “smoking gun” in Gary Johnson’s Presidential Campaign and it is his massive campaign debt… This is a matter of central importance to Libertarians who advocate free market capitalism, financial prudence, and have concern about America’s staggering national debt. Former Congressman and 1988 Libertarian Presidential candidate Ron Paul has spent…
In a recent poll done by Public Policy Polling, former New Mexico Governor Gary Johnson received 4%, while Hillary Clinton received 42% and Donald Trump, 38%. Johnson claimed more support from Clinton than Trump, despite calls from Republicans saying that a vote for a third party is a vote for Hillary. This correlates with the last…
Gary Johnson, Austin Petersen, and John McAfee. The three candidates are getting needed media attention that was scant just two weeks ago. Gary Johnson appeared on ABC, CNN, and in the Daily Mail. He has cast himself as the Never Trump candidate, contending for voters who are dissatisfied with both parties. Johnson has also pitched to Bernie Sanders supporters as…
Next Monday, May 16th, Penn Jillette will moderate the final Libertarian Party presidential primary debate in Las Vegas. Former Governor Gary Johnson, cybersecurity guru John McAfee, and TLR founder Austin Petersen will debate on a variety of topics ranging from the war on drugs to censorship. There are tickets available to attend the event. All proceeds…
by Bruce Cohen For decades I’ve been pointing out if the LP Candidate isn’t included in the Presidential Debates, we stand little chance of a breakout. There are three possible levels of breakout: #1, an Abraham Lincoln style win. #2, a 5% or greater vote total, giving us access to matching funds (Save the…
In the hours after Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) suspended his presidential campaign, the Libertarian Party saw membership applications double in one day. Though the number was trivial (99 membership applications), it seems to indicate a growing trend in the aftermath of the Indiana primary. In an email written to The Washington Examiner, Libertarian Party Executive Director Wes…
Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) has suspended his campaign after a devastating loss in Indiana. This leaves Governor John Kasich versus business mogul Donald Trump for the Republican nomination. With Trump looking like the likely Republican nominee, many Cruz supporters are looking for a new candidate. Austin Petersen responded with a Facebook video that has gotten…
Gary Johnson, former New Mexico governor and Libertarian Party presidential candidate, recently released a new ad on YouTube, titled Never Trump. “Like you I’m not voting for Donald Trump,” he says at the beginning of the video. Johnson fell back on his age old tactic of using his experience and exposure as the former two-term Republican…
By Luis R. Rivera III The following is a contrast and comparison of the three candidates that participated in the 2016 Libertarian Party Debate showcased on FOX Business. More specifically, this contrast and comparison covers the candidates’ actual performances. It should be noted that this essay is not meant to be exhaustive, you can watch the…