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'''Gary Earl Johnson''' (born January 1, 1953) is an entrepreneur who served as the [[Republican]] [[Governor]] of [[New Mexico]] from 1995 through 2003. He graduated from the University of New Mexico at [[Albuquerque]] in 1975 and went on to launch his own business, Big J Enterprises, which became one of the most successful construction companies in New Mexico. He is currently a presidential candidate (and the likely nominee) for the [[Libertarian Party]].
'''Gary Earl Johnson''' (born January 1, 1953) is an entrepreneur who served as the [[Republican]] [[Governor]] of [[New Mexico]] from 1995 through 2003. He graduated from the University of New Mexico at [[Albuquerque]] in 1975 and went on to launch his own business, Big J Enterprises, which became one of the most successful construction companies in New Mexico. He is currently the presidential nominee for the [[Libertarian Party]].
Johnson was elected Governor of New Mexico in 1994 and reelected in 1998, becoming the first governor in state history to serve two consecutive four-year terms. He is a triathlete and the first governor to compete in Hawaii's Ironman Triathlon.
Johnson was elected Governor of New Mexico in 1994 and reelected in 1998, becoming the first governor in state history to serve two consecutive four-year terms. He is a triathlete and the first governor to compete in Hawaii's Ironman Triathlon.
Months of rumors were confirmed on December 28, 2011, when Johnson announced he would switch parties and seek the Libertarian nomination. Johnson stated that the Republican party "snubbed" him because they "didn't want more than one [libertarain] messenger on stage" (a reference to Paul). <ref>[http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1211/70906.html Politico.com article: "Gary Johnson launches Libertarian presidential bid"]</ref> He is considered the front-runner for the party nomination, which will be determined at the convention May 4-6 in [[Las Vegas]]. Although there are at least five other candidates, Johnson is by far the most experienced and well-known and is widely expected to be nominated. <ref>http://www.lp.org/event/2012-libertarian-party-convention-at-red-rock-resort-in-las-vegas</ref>
Months of rumors were confirmed on December 28, 2011, when Johnson announced he would switch parties and seek the Libertarian nomination. Johnson stated that the Republican party "snubbed" him because they "didn't want more than one [libertarain] messenger on stage" (a reference to Paul). <ref>[http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1211/70906.html Politico.com article: "Gary Johnson launches Libertarian presidential bid"]</ref> He is considered the front-runner for the party nomination, which will be determined at the convention May 4-6 in [[Las Vegas]]. Although there are at least five other candidates, Johnson is by far the most experienced and well-known and is widely expected to be nominated. <ref>http://www.lp.org/event/2012-libertarian-party-convention-at-red-rock-resort-in-las-vegas</ref>
On May 5, 2012, Johnson easily won the Libertarian Party nomination on the first ballot. He received approximately 70% of the vote while the next closest candidate received 25%. He nominated former [[California]] [[judge]] and marijuana legalization advocate [[Jim Gray]] to be his Vice President. This was confirmed on the first ballot with Gray receiving roughly 60% of the vote.
Johnson is expected to be on the ballot in every state, with the possible exception of [[Oklahoma]]. [[Douglas Schoen]], a columnist for [[Fox News]], wrote a column in support of Johnson's campaign, saying "With neither Obama nor Romney offering an overarching message that has been able to resonate with an electorate that is becoming increasingly cynical about anyone's ability to fix this country’s ongoing, trenchant and most vexatious problems – Gary Johnson’s voice is one that needs to be heard". <ref>http://www.foxnews.com/opinion/2012/05/12/gary-johnson-could-catch-presidential-race-by-surprise/?intcmp=related</ref> Another Fox News article reported on the challenges Johnson will experience getting into the debates - he needs to be on the ballot in enough states to potentially gather 270 electoral votes (almost a given at this point), and he needs to poll at 15% in several polls. Currently, the only poll including him is the PPP, which shows him at between 6 and 9% against Obama and Romney. However, they have not conducted a survey involving Johnson since he received the nomination.
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