Gary Johnson interested in running?

[itshappening]

Charles wrote at 15:43
I met with Gary for a couple hours at his new mansion in Taos, New Mexico, and got confirmation of his interest in running for the 2012 presidency. Like Dr. Paul, the former Governor is a big believer in vetoing unconstitutional laws, and doing everything to allow individuals to pursue their happiness in most any way. Progressives should like his tolerance for alternative lifestyles, and conservatives should like his high standards for govt efficiency and support for local innovative govt solutions.

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[MRoCkEd]

Charles wrote at 15:43
I met with Gary for a couple hours at his new mansion in Taos, New Mexico, and got confirmation of his interest in running for the 2012 presidency.
Cool - draftgaryjohnson.com should commence soon so he knows we support him

[itshappening]

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[nate895]

If you would like, please make a detailed case for Johnson in the thread on who we should draft in 2012 Planning section of the board, and please volunteer to take one of the positions should Johnson win.

[nate895]

Cool - draftgaryjohnson.com should commence soon so he knows we support him

I think we can get it up by Friday if he wins the poll, which it looks like he is crushing so far.

[MRoCkEd]

I think we can get it up by Friday if he wins the poll, which it looks like he is crushing so far.
ok cool

[Lovecraftian4Paul]

Awesome! We could really position ourselves well if we can get a firm commitment out of the former Gov. sometime next year or sooner. Then, it will be up to us to hit it as hard as we can with name recognition.

[TruthAtLast]

is he committed to spend the time it takes to campaign over the next few years. We can't have a part time candidate. It just makes things so much more difficult.

[nate895]

is he committed to spend the time it takes to campaign over the next few years. We can't have a part time candidate. It just makes things so much more difficult.

He has little else to do. That is one problem with Ron Paul when he ran, he spent most of his time on Capital Hill. Gary Johnson is independently wealthy and will have plenty of time to campaign hard.

[MRoCkEd]

yeah, apparently he spends his time bicycling, picking up trash, and climbing mountains

[ClockwiseSpark]

He's willing to run? That's great, let's get a commitment from him and get to work.

[james1906]

Once again.......

http://www.bbspot.com/Images/News_Features/2004/10/team_america.jpg

FUCK YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[ClockwiseSpark]

Once again.......

http://www.bbspot.com/Images/News_Features/2004/10/team_america.jpg

FUCK YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

lol

Too funny.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sWS-FoXbjVI

[mitty]

if he is interested in running and we are serious about backing him then he needs to figure out a way to get into the mainstream news, like now. we can't afford to wait until primaries to try to get media attention. i would argue that was paul's biggest downfall. no one knew who the hell he was

[MRoCkEd]

He needs to run NATIONAL ads as soon as the race starts in 2011 - that way, people will immediately know who he is and that he is a viable candidate

some republicans still never heard of ron paul...

[TruthAtLast]

if he is interested in running and we are serious about backing him then he needs to figure out a way to get into the mainstream news, like now. we can't afford to wait until primaries to try to get media attention. i would argue that was paul's biggest downfall. no one knew who the hell he was

true, a "who is Gary Johnson?" blimp isn't going to solve our problem. :D

[TruthAtLast]

He needs to run NATIONAL ads as soon as the race starts in 2011 - that way, people will immediately know who he is and that he is a viable candidate

some republicans still never heard of ron paul...

he will need a lot of money and need it EARLY. I think 30 million will be a good start. He also needs to start to line up endorsements and a network of support. Remember when McCain started getting endorsements from everyone which pushed him over the top?

I think we could raise 10-15 million for Congressional campaigns in 2010 and 30+ million for the beginning of the 2012 campaign. But it is hard to do all at once. we need to do it over time.

The good thing about the mid-term elections is that if we can get some Liberty candidates elected, we will have additional support for the Presidential election. When you can get many influential people campaigning for you on your behalf, it makes such a HUGE difference.

[MRoCkEd]

he will need a lot of money and need it EARLY. I think 30 million will be a good start. He also needs to start to line up endorsements and a network of support. Remember when McCain started getting endorsements from everyone which pushed him over the top?

I think we could raise 10-15 million for Congressional campaigns in 2010 and 30+ million for the beginning of the 2012 campaign. But it is hard to do all at once. we need to do it over time.

The good thing about the mid-term elections is that if we can get some Liberty candidates elected, we will have additional support for the Presidential election. When you can get many influential people campaigning for you on your behalf, it makes such a HUGE difference.
Good plan.
It will take a lot of work though to keep people motivated.

[revolutionary8]

I am too paranoid to sign up for facebook. :o I am absolutely positively sure I am not alone. :D

[TruthAtLast]

I am too paranoid to sign up for facebook. :o I am absolutely positively sure I am not alone. :D

yep. I refuse to get a facebook account. lol

[revolutionary8]

yep. I refuse to get a facebook account. lol

:D:bunchies:

[james1906]

true, a "who is Gary Johnson?" blimp isn't going to solve our problem. :D

http://www.newmexicophotos.com/blog/photos02/zia-balloon.jpg

[Micah Dardar]

I really hope that this is true. He is the vibrant, young, liberty-minded Republican that can tackle Obama in 2012.

[0zzy]

I really hope that this is true. He is the vibrant, young, liberty-minded Republican that can tackle Obama in 2012.

I think we have a better chance in 2016 tbh. it'll be like this year, no incumbent/VP running (unless they switch Biden out next term).

[Micah Dardar]

I think we have a better chance in 2016 tbh. it'll be like this year, no incumbent/VP running (unless they switch Biden out next term).

2016??

Well, I'm glad that you are hopeful that Obama will do a good job! :D

[rockandrollsouls]

he's NOT a liberty candidate! come on! unless i hear him repudiate some of the things he's voted for, I will not be supporting him.

[kathy88]

Would you care to elaborate and site some facts, please?

[Austin]

I am too paranoid to sign up for facebook. :o I am absolutely positively sure I am not alone. :D

What are you paranoid about?

[itshappening]

membership of his group has DOUBLED in 24 hours!

I agree about facebook/privacy, not everyone wants to put their name/picture on there...

maybe we can do a Myspace group too? isnt that how RP started...

[rockandrollsouls]

Would you care to elaborate and site some facts, please?

It's "Cite" and I don't have to. There are a good number of threads where his voting record is destroyed. Go to one of the other "Gary Johnson 2012" threads and DO YOUR RESEARCH.

[Mahkato]

It's "Cite" and I don't have to. There are a good number of threads where his voting record is destroyed. Go to one of the other "Gary Johnson 2012" threads and DO YOUR RESEARCH.

Who do you suggest then, Bob Barr? :rolleyes:

[Mahkato]

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[rockandrollsouls]

Who do you suggest then, Bob Barr? :rolleyes:

I'd support him over Johnson. At least repudiated his bad votes. Johnson hasn't done jack, and I voted for Baldwin anyway. Do your research.

[Shotdown1027]

Join both the Gary Johnson facebook groups. There is one called Gov. Gary Johnson for President in 2012". It sounds more official and has some big-name folks involved in it, like Dan McCarthy and Adam Kokesh.