Why I support Gary Johnson for President

First off, allow me to say that I am Chairman of the Libertarian Party of Mississippi. And while that fact alone may cause you to think that there is going to be bias, rest assured, there is not. I supported Austin Petersen during the Libertarian National Convention in Orlando on BOTH of the votes.

So, if i disnt support Johnson at the Convention, then surely I am merely towing the party line...right? Wrong. As a leader of a state political party, I am thinking past November. While I fully do not expect Johnson to win and question some of his campaign strategies, I support him getting 5% of the National votes. That will give the Libertarian Party "Major party" status nationally, which will legitimize the effort we are trying to accomplish. Moreover, there are states which do not have ballot access like Mississippi has and their access is tied to what the National party structure is and being classified a "Major party" will give access to candidates that, prior to, would have to gather thousands of signatures just to be on the ballot. Moreover, the LNC (Libertarian National Committee) spends hundreds of thousands of dollars every election cycle on ballot access fights and paying people to help gather signatures, and this would save us some money.

I disagree with Johnson on many issues, why not, afterall, I am an Anarcho-capitalist compared to Johnson's Classical Liberalism. So...why am I supporting Johnson?

Because when you compare the two major party candidates what you get are people who have used and abused the system and have no real knowledge of how to effectively govern. Johnson, and VP nominee William Weld were both Republican governors of Democratic states...and they were both elected to two terms. Both of them lowered taxes and unemployment. When Johnson left office New Mexico had a budget surplus. When Weld left office he managed to significantly reduce the deficit. Both of these men know how to govern...and govern responsibily. So, in case you don't know, google Gary Johnson. And for more on AnCaps and Classical Liberals, please check out my book "Libertarianism in a nutshell " Libertarianism in a Nutshell https://www.amazon.com/dp/0692707433/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_BGPKxb46GPJAZ