Gary Johnson's 2012 GOP Primary Opponents

[MRoCkEd]

If Obama wins, then Gary Johnson might run for President in the GOP in 2012, so says Tom Woods.

When did Tom Woods say this?
Nevermind, found it

 

[slacker921]

I seem to remember Sanford doing something back around the time of the SC primary that ticked off a lot of Paul supporters here. Something he said about the Iraq war, McCain, etc.. I'm not sure, but I remember a big discussion about him not being at all what people expected.

 

[Kotin]

if we did a yearly moneybomb for gary johnson or jesse ventura we could raise a shit load by 2012.

 

[No1ButPaul08]

Unfortunately, David Petraeus might have a shot if he runs.

 

[Knightskye]

if we did a yearly moneybomb for gary johnson or jesse ventura we could raise a shit load by 2012.

There'd be little motivation.

 

[surf]

The Rs have already admitted that on November 5th it will all be about the pretty boy - Romney.

Make no mistake, Mitt is who they will champion for the next 3+ years and that is who our fight will be against (if we remain in the GOP). A smug, stuck-up, uptight, imperial dueche. Get ready.

 

[TruthAtLast]

oh crap, if we get Jeb Bush I'm going to lose it!

 

[rancher89]

Burr voted for the bailout. ..

and refused to call out the Ron Paul votes at the RNC--he will NOT get my vote and when he comes up for reelection I will work very hard to get his butt kicked out.

 

[rancher89]

I seem to remember Sanford doing something back around the time of the SC primary that ticked off a lot of Paul supporters here. Something he said about the Iraq war, McCain, etc.. I'm not sure, but I remember a big discussion about him not being at all what people expected.

He went to a CFR event

 

[rancher89]

oh crap, if we get Jeb Bush I'm going to lose it!

He's supposed to be the "smart" one........let's here from the FL people--was he a good gov? (Not that I'd vote for him anyway......)

 

[Shotdown1027]

Sanford may claim hes done with politics, but that is what Johnson said before 2008 too.

I think we should convince Travor Lyman and Lawrence LLepard (two well-respected activists with some swinging power) to plan a moneybomb for November 5th 2009 on behalf of Gary Johnson (of course, Johnson would need to open an exploratory committee).

 

[rich34]

Hell with that. I really hope Ron is in good health and good spirits and throws his hat into the ring and finishes what he started. Johnson, Sanford maybe good candidates, but I really hope the best runs. We know Ron can't be bought and I trust him. I can't really think of another politican I can say that about.

 

[jpa]

Charlie Crist is probably strongest of the bunch... we should start the dirt digging now

 

[boggie08]

After November 4th, there will be much upheaval in the Republican Party. It is futile to attempt to plan two years into the furture when you cannot predict November 5th. Wait until the dust settles.

 

[ArrestPoliticians]

although I am more of a Ventura guy myself, Dr. Paul has decided that working within the GOP is the best strategy to ultimate victory, and therefore I will support Johnson. However, does anyone know what his feelings are regarding the Campaign for Liberty 4 point litmus test? No candidate should be supported by us unless they agree with those 4 points. I know Jesse Ventura would agree with the 4. Anti-drug war alone will not cut it, even Chris "CFR" Dodd was for marijuana legalization.

 

[tggroo7]

If Obama wins, then Gary Johnson will run for President in the GOP in 2012, so says Tom Woods. Great! But who's the competition going to be?

The GOP, on the local, state and even national level will be a shambles after this election, unless McCain pulls something out of his ass quick. This will be our best opportunity to change this party. In the meantime, we need to be building the party, getting 2010 congressional, and state-wide candidates to win, and solidifying our position within the party.

All this leads to us giving Gary Johnson early support, money, enthusiasm and access in the 2012 primaries (actually 2011). We need to be prepared by January of that year. Therefore the reorganization meetings in December of 2010 are crucial for us. We need to take a majority of leadership by Jan 1 2011, or we're screwed.

So who will Johnson, and by proxy - we, be up against in the primaries? Here's a list of potentials I've gotten from a few other threads elsewhere on the web:

Bobby Jindal - LA
Mike Huckabee - AR
Mitt Romney - MA
Rudy Guiliani - NY
Mark Sanford - SC
Tim Pawlenty - MN
Sarah Palin - AK
Butch Otter - ID
Michael Steele - MD
John Hoeven - SD
Richard Burr - NC
Jon Huntsman - UT
Charlie Crist - FL
Jeb Bush - FL
Mike Pence - IN
John Thune - SD
Haley Barbour - MS
Newt Gingrich - GA

Yes, this is wild speculation. Wild... Nevertheless, we need to be prepared. Now's a good time to start!

Johnson/Pence 2012!

I don't believe Pence is too bad of a guy.

EDIT: Scratch that, after two minutes of Googling, I changed my mind on that. LOL He's more conservative than many and did vote against the bailout, but he did vote for the Iraq War and was against Dr Paul on some other issues.

 

[Micah Dardar]

I like Jindal as well...

Gary Johnson is much better than Jindal so far. Jindal likes to rub shoulders with the good ole boy Republicans too much.

 

[ItsTime]

although I am more of a Ventura guy myself, Dr. Paul has decided that working within the GOP is the best strategy to ultimate victory, and therefore I will support Johnson. However, does anyone know what his feelings are regarding the Campaign for Liberty 4 point litmus test? No candidate should be supported by us unless they agree with those 4 points. I know Jesse Ventura would agree with the 4. Anti-drug war alone will not cut it, even Chris "CFR" Dodd was for marijuana legalization.

Good question. I have always assumed he agreed with them since he was a key speaker at the C4L rally.

Anyone know his email address? Maybe we should tell him we are going to draft him if he agrees LOL

 

[MRoCkEd]

I remember him saying we should abolish the federal reserve in his speech

 

[nbhadja]

He's supposed to be the "smart" one........let's here from the FL people--was he a good gov? (Not that I'd vote for him anyway......)

Nope he was trash. He supported amnesty and drivers license for illegals. He was for a huge government.