Fox News poll: Gary Johnson at 10% nationally

[Spikender]

This "He/She is No Ron Paul" stuff again. There is no Ron Paul except for Ron Paul. One of a kind guy. We have worthy successors to him, but none of them will just like the man who brought us all to this site. I've settled with myself that I'm not getting another Ron, so one of his torchbearers will have to do.

Not sure if I'd say Gary Johnson is exactly in the same category I put Ron Paul and others in, but he's better than the embarrassments to dignity that are Trump and Killary.

[younglibertarian]

This "He/She is No Ron Paul" stuff again. There is no Ron Paul except for Ron Paul. One of a kind guy. We have worthy successors to him, but none of them will just like the man who brought us all to this site. I've settled with myself that I'm not getting another Ron, so one of his torchbearers will have to do.

Not sure if I'd say Gary Johnson is exactly in the same category I put Ron Paul and others in, but he's better than the embarrassments to dignity that are Trump and Killary.

Agree.

[younglibertarian]

Johnson's foreign policy is all over the map.
http://dailycaller.com/2012/04/09/th...oreign-policy/

I didn't want to spend the time looking for the video, but he made a horse's ass out of himself when he was being interviewed by a FOX panel in 2012, on foreign policy. They had each Republican candidate on there and Johnson was embarrassing.

All over the map? Sounds kind of like.....

Trump?

[jllundqu]

Show me a poll not run by Faux News and then we'll talk

[jllundqu]

This "He/She is No Ron Paul" stuff again. There is no Ron Paul except for Ron Paul. One of a kind guy. We have worthy successors to him, but none of them will just like the man who brought us all to this site. I've settled with myself that I'm not getting another Ron, so one of his torchbearers will have to do.

Not sure if I'd say Gary Johnson is exactly in the same category I put Ron Paul and others in, but he's better than the embarrassments to dignity that are Trump and Killary.

I agree with this 100%

[LibertyEagle]

All over the map? Sounds kind of like.....

Trump?

Trump isn't claiming to be a "libertarian". If some are going to stick their noses in the air claiming some kind of righteousness, Johnson probably shouldn't be their go to guy. Just sayin'...

[younglibertarian]

Trump isn't claiming to be a "libertarian". If some are going to stick their noses in the air claiming some kind of righteousness, Johnson probably shouldn't be their go to guy. Just sayin'...

He is by no means my "go to guy." He is my least favorite of the current Libertarian candidates.

Still far superior to Trump.

I just find it ironic that you would point out a changing foreign policy when Donald Trump has "changed" his stance on this issue many times.

[dannno]

Johnson's foreign policy is all over the map.
http://dailycaller.com/2012/04/09/th...oreign-policy/

I didn't want to spend the time looking for the video, but he made a horse's ass out of himself when he was being interviewed by a FOX panel in 2012, on foreign policy. They had each Republican candidate on there and Johnson was embarrassing.

I'm happy with his foreign policy views based on his recent interview with Joe Rogan.. He didn't say anything Ron Paul wouldn't have said and I'm pretty sure they spent at least 25 minutes on it. It starts about 2/3 of the way through the 3 hour interview. How long did he spend talking about foreign policy on Fox News?

http://www.ronpaulforums.com/showthr...gan-Experience

[staerker]

Johnson has zero philosophical understanding of property rights, and his wedding cake answer brought that to light. How is he the frontrunner of the Libertarian party when he has no grasp on the cornerstone of libertarianism?

[dannno]

Johnson has zero philosophical understanding of property rights, and his wedding cake answer brought that to light. How is he the frontrunner of the Libertarian party when he has no grasp on the cornerstone of libertarianism?

Already answered that.. it's a black hole issue that will get a candidate nowhere in the current electorate, he said so himself and it's true.

Listen to the Joe Rogan interview if you are unsure about his policies and what he intends to do as President. Except for abortion, which isn't going to get solved with either of the other candidates, he's on our side on all the major issues. After a 3 hour grilling by Rogan he did pretty damn good, and I think he can get the support from the left that we need to start implementing small government policy.

[staerker]

Already answered that.. it's a black hole issue that will get a candidate nowhere in the current electorate, he said so himself and it's true.

Listen to the Joe Rogan interview if you are unsure about his policies and what he intends to do as President. Except for abortion, which isn't going to get solved with either of the other candidates, he's on our side on all the major issues. After a 3 hour grilling by Rogan he did pretty damn good, and I think he can get the support from the left that we need to start implementing small government policy.

I'll watch the interview. The LP has a shot this election, let's hope they leave a good first impression.

[Jan2017]

Is it too far-fetched to surmise that GJ may have stolen more Hillary votes than trump votes?

Another three-way debate in the general election ?


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[RonPaulFanInGA]

Is this really you guys first rodeo? Third party candidates always poll high early on, and fade some later and then finally do jack all on Election Day. This has been the case every four years since George Wallace.

Case in point: Gary Johnson was polling at 9% nationally early on before the 2012 election. How'd he finish? Oh, right, <1%.

[dannno]

Is this really you guys first rodeo? Third party candidates always poll high early on, and fade some late and then finally do jack all on Election Day. This has been the case every four years since George Wallace.

Case in point: Gary Johnson was polling at 9% nationally early on before the 2012 election. How'd he finish? Oh, right, <1%.

It's a barrier thing.. If they don't go up from 10%, they go down. Ross Perot started climbing and did quite well. If your polling doesn't go up from 10%, then people turn back to voting for one of the other two because they aren't perceived as having a chance.

I would hold out on your prediction, keep it safely tucked away somewhere, you may be right but don't coronate the decision by making people think he doesn't have a chance before he has a chance to improve his numbers.

[undergroundrr]

He needs to get serious national media on the heels of these results or it could fizzle.

[jct74]

Is this really you guys first rodeo? Third party candidates always poll high early on, and fade some late and then finally do jack all on Election Day. This has been the case every four years since George Wallace.

Case in point: Gary Johnson was polling at 9% nationally early on before the 2012 election. How'd he finish? Oh, right, <1%.

The Libertarian candidate has never had tens of millions in funding though. That will change if Gary Johnson is the nominee this year.

http://www.ronpaulforums.com/showthr...esidential-bid

[dannno]

If your goal is for Hillary Clinton to lose, and for Gary Johnson to win, his best bet is emphasizing his social liberalism and attracting Sanders supporters so they don't vote for Clinton against Trump. The more conservative he sounds, the more conservatives he will pull from Trump and he will end up giving Hillary the win.

[Petar]

Part of the reason that the LP exists is to thwart the chances of anyone different (like Donald Trump) actually getting elected.

[acptulsa]

Part of the reason that the LP exists is to thwart the chances of anyone different (like Donald Trump) actually getting elected.

Oh? You really think that was the reasoning during the Big Government Nixon Administration?

And how has that been working out? Dubya was about as different as anyone ever elected, being unable to put together a coherent sentence. How did the LP do in thwarting his efforts?

Your comedy is improving. You get funnier every day.

[LibertyExtremist]

At this point I don't know if I could vote for Johnson. He has waffled on many big issues and Weld doesn't make me feel any better about him. Weld is a guy who supported the assault weapons ban and all sorts of anti 2nd Amendment legislation, including no handgun ownership. Weld also endorsed Obama (2008) and Romney (2012). This guy doesn't seem to be anywhere in the vicinity of libertarian.

[Rad]

true, but lets face it, not even his son is.

Rand knows better!

[r3volution 3.0]

Johnson's foreign policy is all over the map.
http://dailycaller.com/2012/04/09/th...oreign-policy/

I didn't want to spend the time looking for the video, but he made a horse's ass out of himself when he was being interviewed by a FOX panel in 2012, on foreign policy. They had each Republican candidate on there and Johnson was embarrassing.

...says person supporting Donald Trump.

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[r3volution 3.0]

Johnson being in the double digits a second time is a very encouraging sign. His being listed in a major poll at all is also encouraging, as it suggests the media will keep tracking him, thus his inclusion will keep his name visible. The choice of Weld is significant, in that it reinforces the "substantial candidate" image of the ticket by putting two former Governors on it.

Exactly

[acptulsa]

'Who is Gary Johnson?' was one of the questions on Jeopardy! today.

[r3volution 3.0]

'Who is Gary Johnson?' was one of the questions on Jeopardy! today.

What was the answer?

[69360]

This is a BFD. If he gets to 15% he is in the debates. All he has to do is break 5% and the LP gets matching funds which could make a huge difference in the next election.

[MarcusI]

That poll is pretty huge

[MarcusI]

Show me a poll not run by Faux News and then we'll talk

Yesterday's Rasmussen Poll indicates that:

"Trump earns 42% support to Clinton’s 37% when Likely U.S. Voters are asked whom they would vote for if the presidential election were held today. But Rasmussen Reports’ latest national telephone survey finds that 13% prefer some other candidate, while seven percent (7%) are undecided."
http://www.rasmussenreports.com/publ...te_house_watch

[phill4paul]

At this point I don't know if I could vote for Johnson. He has waffled on many big issues and Weld doesn't make me feel any better about him. Weld is a guy who supported the assault weapons ban and all sorts of anti 2nd Amendment legislation, including no handgun ownership. Weld also endorsed Obama (2008) and Romney (2012). This guy doesn't seem to be anywhere in the vicinity of libertarian.

It's not like he is going to win. It is about creating a third party that enjoys election law benefits like the R&D. THAT is the reason for voting L.P. Doesn't really matter if it is Johnson, Peterson or McAfee. If they get a foot in the political door then the party can become refocused much more so than the R&D's.

[Origanalist]

Oh? You really think that was the reasoning during the Big Government Nixon Administration?

And how has that been working out? Dubya was about as different as anyone ever elected, being unable to put together a coherent sentence. How did the LP do in thwarting his efforts?

Your comedy is improving. You get funnier every day.

Not really.