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Displaying all articles tagged:
Gary Johnson
vision 2020
May 27, 2020
Libertarians Decide to Become a Joke in 2020
With a ticket composed of an obscure party stalwart and a performance artist, they probably won’t draw many votes from major parties in November.
By
Ed Kilgore
vision 2020
Apr. 29, 2020
Will Justin Amash’s Presidential Bid Help or Hurt Trump?
His effect on the outcome in November may depend on his home state of Michigan.
By
Ed Kilgore
vision 2020
Apr. 20, 2020
The Coronavirus Might Force Minor Parties Off the 2020 Ballot
It’s tough to collect petitions during a pandemic, so it’s unclear whether Libertarians, Greens, or others will matter in November.
By
Ed Kilgore
vision 2020
Aug. 7, 2019
Will the Greens and Libertarians Affect the 2020 Election?
Fears about third-party candidates persist, but it’s doubtful that they gave Trump the win, and we can expect fewer “protest” votes in 2020.
By
Ed Kilgore
politics
Aug. 14, 2018
Gary Johnson, Professional Spoiler, Jumps Into New Mexico’s Senate Rate
The election was thought to be in the bag for the Democratic incumbent, Senator Martin Heinrich, but the Libertarian’s entry could make waves.
By
Ed Kilgore
Oct. 9, 2017
No One Should Rule Out a Trump Reelection in 2020
As in 2016, Trump’s most important asset in 2020 could be a surprisingly vulnerable Democratic opponent.
By
Ed Kilgore
Feb. 8, 2017
WATCH: Here’s the Actual Data on How Third-Party Candidates Affect Elections
It tells an unexpected story.
By
Jared T. Miller
and
Christine Nguyen
Oct. 26, 2016
Right on Schedule, Gary Johnson’s Poll Numbers Are Crashing
It’s now official — there will be no libertarian moment in 2016.
By
Ed Kilgore
last night on late night
Oct. 17, 2016
John Oliver Examines the 3rd-Party Candidates
The problems from Jill Stein’s music career to Gary Johnson’s erotic-mountain talk.
By
Tolly Wright
Oct. 6, 2016
Gary Johnson Declines to Name Leader of North Korea
He’s through with foreign-policy pop quizzes from the media.
By
Margaret Hartmann
early and often
Oct. 5, 2016
Libertarian VP Candidate Gives Up, Will Focus on Preventing Trump Presidency
He claims he still supports running mate Gary Johnson, but he’s essentially working to elect Hillary Clinton.
By
Margaret Hartmann
Oct. 3, 2016
Gary Johnson and the Libertarian Mini-Moment
The party is on pace to have by far its best election ever. But does that actually mean much?
By
Ed Kilgore
Sept. 29, 2016
Presidential Candidate Touts Inability to Name a Foreign Leader He Respects
At an MSNBC town hall, Gary Johnson revealed that he cannot, off the top of his head, name a single foreign leader. Now he’s bragging about it.
By
Eric Levitz
early and awkward
Sept. 28, 2016
Gary Johnson Can’t Name Single World Leader in Self-Described ‘Aleppo Moment’
Smart idea: Cover by reminding everyone of your last terrible gaffe.
By
Margaret Hartmann
Sept. 24, 2016
Maybe Millennials Think Clinton’s Already Won. She Hasn’t.
The good news for Clinton is that if Millennials figure out she’s in trouble, they will be much less likely to stay home or defect to a minor party.
By
Ed Kilgore
Sept. 23, 2016
What’s Gary Johnson Doing With His Tongue?
We are all Kasie Hunt.
By
Adam K. Raymond
Sept. 9, 2016
5th-Party Candidate Calls 3rd-Party Candidate ‘Not Serious’
Even in the sideshow of minor-party politics, Gary Johnson and his Libertarians are a lot more “serious” than Evan McMullin’s #NeverTrumpers.
By
Ed Kilgore
Sept. 8, 2016
Gary Johnson Asks the Tough Question on Syria: ‘What Is Aleppo?’
The Libertarian candidate gives voice to the countless Americans who cannot recognize the name of the besieged Syrian city.
By
Eric Levitz
stuck in the mittle
Sept. 8, 2016
Romney Wants Gary Johnson in the Debates, But Not Enough to Help Him Get There
He still won’t endorse the Libertarian ticket.
By
Margaret Hartmann
Aug. 24, 2016
Minor-Party Candidates Unlikely to Have Major Effect on the Presidential Race
Supporters of Johnson and Stein are less likely to vote, and mostly would split between the major-party candidates if forced to choose.
By
Ed Kilgore
Aug. 2, 2016
Gary Johnson Offends the State of Utah by Suggesting That Mormons Are Murderers
It’s a state where the Libertarian candidate could even do well — if he smartens up.
By
Ed Kilgore
July 28, 2016
Libertarian Candidate Tries to Get Mitt Romney to ‘Feel the Johnson’
Libertarian Party nominee Gary Johnson tells CNN that he’s in discussion with the 2012 GOP standard-bearer over a possible endorsement.
By
Eric Levitz
July 27, 2016
These People Are Voting for a 3rd Party
Even if it leads to a Trump presidency.
By
Adam Banicki
early and often
July 21, 2016
Gary Johnson: Cruz Endorsed Me, Didn’t He?
What rhymes with “vote your conscience”? Gary Johnson, sort of!
By
Jonah Shepp
early and often
June 14, 2016
New Poll Shows Clinton With Double-Digit Lead Over Trump and Johnson
There’s fresh evidence of Clinton regaining her earlier robust lead over Trump, this time with Libertarian Gary Johnson in the mix.
By
Ed Kilgore
encounter
June 14, 2016
Gary Johnson Takes His #NeverTrump Pitch to Times Square
“People see the light, sooner or later. I have faith in the American public.”
By
Mark Jacobson
early and often
May 29, 2016
Gary Johnson Wins the Libertarian Party’s Presidential Nomination
The biggest official third party in America expects to attract voters who are unhappy with this year’s major-party options.
By
Chas Danner
May 25, 2016
Libertarian Candidate Could Figure Big in Nov.
Former New Mexico governor Gary Johnson could become the #NeverTrump choice, muddling the electoral map.
By
Ed Kilgore
reddit
Sept. 26, 2012
Gary Johnson to Reddit: Don’t Shoot the WikiLeaks Messenger
Bradley Manning, however …
By
Andre Tartar
master debaters
Mar. 1, 2012
Video: The Best, Worst, and Craziest Moments of the GOP Presidential Primary Debates
We watched 50-something hours of debates, so you don’t have to.
By
Sarah Frank
the national interest
Dec. 29, 2011
Third-Party Candidates Line Up
The question isn’t whether a third-party candidate will impact the 2012 elections, but how many of them will.
By
Jonathan Chait
early and often
Dec. 20, 2011
Johnson to Seek Libertarian Party Nomination
He will make the announcement on December 28 in Santa Fe.
By
Brett Smiley
master debaters
Nov. 10, 2011
How Buddy Roemer and Gary Johnson Spent Last Night’s Debate
Exactly as you’d expect.
By
Dan Amira
early and awesome
Oct. 17, 2011
Gary Johnson Holds an Online Town Hall With Pagan Media Outlets
“This whole campaign is about talking to anyone who will listen.”
By
Dan Amira
master debaters
Sept. 27, 2011
Jon Huntsman Might Not Be Invited to the Next CNN Debate
Ouch.
By
Dan Amira
master debaters
Sept. 23, 2011
Gary Johnson Joke Even Less Original Than Initially Realized
It’s been floating around for about two years now.
By
Dan Amira
master debaters
Sept. 23, 2011
Video: The Fox News–Google Debate in Three Minutes
Perry imagines if Gingrich and Cain mated. Plus, Gary Johnson’s dog poop joke.
By
Sarah Frank
master debaters
Sept. 20, 2011
Fox News Will Let Gary Johnson Debate
Johnson is usually ignored.
By
Dan Amira
fun-raising
July 7, 2011
Gary Johnson Asks Poker Players to Make a Bet They’re Absolutely Going to Lose
Why would poker players make this bet?
By
Dan Amira
video
June 30, 2011
The 2012 GOP Presidential Candidates Are Pretty Much the Same Person
Or at least that’s what you’d think from watching their campaign announcements.
By
Sarah Frank
masterdebaters
May 5, 2011
Video: The First 2012 Republican Presidential Debate in Under 4 Minutes
Just 550 days to go ‘til election day.
By
Sarah Frank
masterdebaters
May 5, 2011
What You Missed in the Primary Season’s First Republican Debate
The mosts, the bests, and the awkward.
By
Dan Amira
masterdebaters
May 4, 2011
Tim Pawlenty Takes a Seat at the Loser Table
Why participating in tomorrow’s debate might be a bad idea.
By
Dan Amira
early and awesome
Apr. 21, 2011
Guy Who Backs Abortion, Pot Legalization, and Gay Rights Running for GOP Nomination
Former New Mexico governor Gary Johnson announced that he’s running for president.
By
Dan Amira
republican woodstock
Feb. 9, 2011
What You Need to Know About CPAC
The gay controversy, the Palin controversy, the presidential horse race, and more.
By
Dan Amira