Gary Johnson Can we help Gary Johnson reach the 5% mark?

[Valli6]

Propelling competition is the most pro-liberty vote in 2012.

I believe Ron Paul agrees with the OP. He had this to say about writing in his name in 2008:

"I don’t think that’s very productive. Supporters can do it, of course, but in most of the states it won’t count. And if they can change the rules in a primary and not count all the votes, imagine what they could do with write-in votes!"
http://www.lewrockwell.com/blog/lewrw/archives/21556.html

Later that year, he held a press conference to encourage third party voting, and explained that it's pretty much the only vote that might bring about the competition necessary to break the duopoly.

(9/10/08)

Part 2 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rq8Q3H5WZm4
Part 3 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_q-JVevYyMQ
Part 4 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lPrSgBQFBFM
Part 5 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gCVtTiQ9KsA
Part 6 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cZ2opCJYnh0
Part 7 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NvvpDMO7hA0
Part 8 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I3nLZcAdmJM
Part 9 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c7p_OPr3nsw

Why the complaints about the Libertarian party being eligible for public funds? They have to work within the system that currently exists, just as Ron Paul has when, for example, he earmarks money to reimburse his constituents a portion of taxes paid.

Considering that each presidential nominee from a "major" party can become eligible for over $20 million in public grants, we should all be thrilled at the possibility of depriving future Democrats and Republicans of 1/3 of that amount! They both received $18,248,300 just to hold their sham conventions. Who can't support taking over $12 million away from the dems and repubs?

A 5% Libertarian vote in 2012 means competition in 2016, and positively benefits the liberty movement. It means debating real issues in 2016. It would force the 2 parties to alter their behavior to earn our votes. It HURTS the duopoly! Writing in Paul's name may make you personally feel great, but then what? Ron Paul said it's not about him, it's shouldn't be about you either.

Still, I will be interested to hear what kind of totals Ron Paul receives in the few states where his totals will (allegedly) be counted. No offense to those writing him in - I just don't trust the officials to take any care with the counting of write-in votes, or to announce the count any time soon. Nor do I believe Ron Paul's vote totals will ever be known or discussed by anyone but us.

 

[LibertyPA]

IA 5% Libertarian vote in 2012 means competition in 2016, and positively benefits the liberty movement. It means debating real issues in 2016. It would force the 2 parties to alter their behavior to earn our votes. It HURTS the duopoly!

that is my hope!!

thank you for sharing all your video clips Valli6!

 

[sailingaway]

Yeah, Valli, and then Barr stood him up and held a spite conference immediately after, piggybacking on RON'S crowd, saying Ron should have only endosed LP.

THIS year Ron said a write in campaign is worthwhile.

I agree that 'none of the two preferred' is the main goal, but if you are going to use Ron Paul to move against writing in RON PAUL, on his own forum, you should at least show the up to date information.

And you can write him in in PA although counties will vary on if they will count it or if someone will have to go in and do it per Melissa who looked into it.

And you know the likelihood of getting anything like 5% is vanishingly small - about that of Ron's taking California. Both possible, both highly unlikely.

I don't come in here and cut down Gary but if you post misleading stuff to make people NOT write in Ron Paul, particularly using RON PAUL clips from when he used his political capital to give 3d parties a boost only to have it thrown back in his face, I will answer it.

at 26:50 here he starts Q & A and the first question is about a supporter led write in campaign, and he answers it. This was last month.

 

[69360]

5 would be a cold day in hell. 2 would be a miracle. I'm voting for him anyway.

 

[ninepointfive]

5 would be a cold day in hell. 2 would be a miracle. I'm voting for him anyway.

nice - same here

 

[nasaal]

Maybe we can push for 3? That'd be pretty remarkable.

 

[svf]

5% nationally would be epic yet unlikely. But keep in mind that in many states, the percentage to get automatic ballot access for LP is much lower...

http://www.lp.org/blogs/staff/statewide-libertarian-vote-totals-that-will-give-lp-ballot-access

The LP will win ballot access through 2014 if Libertarian for President, Gov. Gary Johnson, meets or exceeds these votes totals:

.5% - New Mexico
1% - Wisconsin
2% - Kentucky
2% - Iowa
2% - North Carolina
3% - Arkansas
3% - Massachusetts
5% - Maine
5% - Minnesota
5% - North Dakota
5% - Rhode Island
10% - Virginia

Rules vary for non-presidential races as well.

Connecticut treats ballot access on an office-by-office basis. If LP Presidential candidate Governor Gary Johnson and Vice-Presidential candidate Judge Jim Gray get 1% of the vote in Connecticut, it will give the 2016 Libertarian presidential nominee ballot access in 2016; likewise for other offices in Connecticut.

In DC, if Governor Johnson or the candidate for Delegate to the US House gets 7,500 votes, then ballot access is attained in DC for the first time in the party’s history.

In Georgia, if Governor Gary Johnson or any statewide candidate gets 1%, then statewide candidates can run without petitioning in 2014.

In Illinois, if Governor Johnson or any statewide candidate gets 5%, then statewide candidates there can run in 2014 without petitioning.

In Michigan, if Governor Johnson or any other candidate gets 16,083 votes, which is 1% of the votes cast for the successful 2010 Secretary of State, they retain ballot access.

For Nevada, Governor Johnson or any other candidate must get 1% of the votes cast for all of the 2012 Nevada US House candidates to retain ballot access.

If the New Hampshire gubernatorial candidates get 4%, then ballot access is attained through 2014.

In North Carolina, either the presidential or gubernatorial candidates must receive 2% of the vote to retain Libertarian ballot access through 2016.

In Utah, Governor Johnson or any other candidate must get 2% of the total votes cast for all of the 2012 Utah US House candidates to retain ballot access.

In West Virginia, if the gubernatorial candidate gets 1%, then the LP retains ballot access through 2016.

In Wyoming, if the US House candidate gets 2%, then ballot access is retained through 2014.

 

[UMULAS]

Everyone I knew voted for GJ; let's reach for the stars!

 

[LibertyPA]

THIS year Ron said a write in campaign is worthwhile.

at 26:50 here he starts Q & A and the first question is about a supporter led write in campaign, and he answers it. This was last month.

He said he neither encourages or discourages it.
and he says if these people can bring attention to certain issues then it is worthwhile.

Not exactly saying for THIS year that HE wants to be a write-in....i took this as him talking more in a generality.

Though I don't think he would mind the write-in, he did also comment that write in votes tend NOT to be counted.

I still think a goal of 5% (no matter how unrealistic) would be wonderful because whoever runs in 2016 could be heard if they get to be on tv for the three national debate - which would be huge!!


Thank you for taking the time to share the clip -- it was great to listen to!!

 

[LibertyPA]

Everyone I knew voted for GJ; let's reach for the stars!

I am on board too!!!

 

[LibertyPA]

I got one more person to vote for Johnson......but not done talking yet, many more hours for people to vote!!!

 

[sluggo]

Local news station ran a story this morning about some elementary school mock elections.

Obama won by a large margin.

Gary Johnson got 3%.

 

[ronpaulfollower999]

I did my part this morning.

 

[ropo]

5%? I'd be happy if he broke 1.5%

 

[A. Havnes]

I'm going to the polls today to vote for Gary Johnson!

 

[brandon]

He's not gonna even come close to 5%, but I voted for him anyway.

 

[Lovecraftian4Paul]

Doubt he'll get anywhere near the 5% mark, but I am voting for him today. Even walking away with 1% and over a million votes is a big success by LP standards.

 

[UMULAS]

Hey, if he breaks the LP record, then I am staying the Libertarian Party.

If not, it's GOP for me.

 

[Qdog]

Gary Johnson got 4 votes from my family today. That makes is a total of 6 votes for him counting my mom and step dad who earl voted.

 

[pahs1994]

I just Voted GJ. My girlfriend is going to vote for him later, and i have 2 more Democrat converts defiantly voting for him to reach the 5% and another 2 that are 50/50 i just got them thinking about voting for him now but when they go after work they seem like they can sway pretty easily.

So at worst I account for 4 GJ votes =P

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