Gary Johnson endorses Ron Paul for president.

[Tannenzäpfle]

I got this in my email today. I guess this goes in the endorsements folder, now that he's going to run for the LP ticket.

GOVERNOR GARY JOHNSON TO IOWA SUPPORTERS: VOTE FOR RON PAUL IN THE CAUCUSES

December 31, 2011, Santa Fe, NM -- Former New Mexico Governor released the following statement today regarding next week’s Iowa Caucuses:

“Wednesday, December 28, I announced that I am seeking the Libertarian nomination for president. Accordingly, I urge my supporters in Iowa to vote for Dr. Ron Paul in the upcoming Iowa Presidential Caucuses.

“While Ron Paul and I are both libertarians, we don't necessarily agree on every single issue. However, on the over-riding issues of restoring our economy by cutting out-of-control spending and the need to get back to Constitutional principles in our government, Ron Paul and I are in lock-step. Indeed, I proudly endorsed Ron Paul for President in 2008.

“The cause of individual liberty and freedom is bigger and more important than any candidate or campaign. I am hopeful that in urging my supporters in Iowa to vote for Ron Paul in the upcoming Caucuses, a victory for the principles we share can be won.”

December 31, 2011, Santa Fe, NM -- Former New Mexico Governor released the following statement today regarding next week’s Iowa Caucuses:

“Wednesday, December 28, I announced that I am seeking the Libertarian nomination for president. Accordingly, I urge my supporters in Iowa to vote for Dr. Ron Paul in the upcoming Iowa Presidential Caucuses.

“While Ron Paul and I are both libertarians, we don't necessarily agree on every single issue. However, on the over-riding issues of restoring our economy by cutting out-of-control spending and the need to get back to Constitutional principles in our government, Ron Paul and I are in lock-step. Indeed, I proudly endorsed Ron Paul for President in 2008.

“The cause of individual liberty and freedom is bigger and more important than any candidate or campaign. I am hopeful that in urging my supporters in Iowa to vote for Ron Paul in the upcoming Caucuses, a victory for the principles we share can be won.”

 

[LibertyOrDeath1776]

This is awesome. I always knew Gary was an ally to us. We will return the favor by supporting Gary in the future. Thanks for the info.

 

[AreteCourage]

Vice President?

 

[EuRa]

I think it would be awesome if Ron Paul won the Republican nomination, and Gary Johnson stayed as an independent. Then the two of them could gang up on Obama during debates.

What might happen though, is that if RP loses the Republican, he would be VP to Gary Johnson, and if RP won the Republican nomination, then Gary would be RPs running mate.

 

[Ball]

Vice President?

No thanks. He doesn't bring anything to the campaign. We need a vet for veep.

 

[AreteCourage]

No thanks. He doesn't bring anything to the campaign. We need a vet for veep.

Who would you suggest?

 

[eduardo89]

I like Gary Johnson as a person, not so much as a presidential candidate (US senator would be awesome though). Still seems like a cool guy I'd like to enjoy a few of these with:

 

[Wren]

Nice of him, but I still couldn't vote for him if RP doesn't get nominated. Comments like Iraqis should pay us back for 'liberating' them, his military support for israel and general wishy-washiness are deal breakers. I agree he'd be great for the senate though.

 

[matt0611]

Thanks Gary, I knew you'd come through in the end.

 

[Sublyminal]

He had like 4% support right? That should help out a bit.