Might Johnson Make the Debates?

The two major party nominees are the most unpopular in modern American political history.  The Libertarian Party has been around a long time, and its nominee, former governor Gary Johnson of New Mexico, has a pleasant and reasonable demeanor as well as positions on issues that are consistent and clear (whether one agrees with the Libertarian position or not). Johnson and his running mate, former Massachusetts governor William Weld, have both shown the ability to win twice in gubernatorial elections as Republicans in blue states.  Although the positions these two men have on some issues, like legalizing drugs, is unpalatable to many social conservatives, both are honest about their positions, and both have reputations as honorable men.    One of the principal objections Libertarians have had to face in past elections is that voting for the Libertarian nominee is effectively voting for the Democrat, because the Libertarian cannot win.  If it begins to look...(Read Full Article)