gary johnson

Olivia Hathaway

Gary Johnson, former governor of New Mexico, has announced he will be running for the Republican nomination for president for 2012, Mr. Johnson is a libertarian, as shown in his views on legalizing drugs,but is running as a Republican.

Mr. Johnson has appeared on many different news stations stating his stance on the different issues concerning our nation today. Amongst these, he also has a list of his views on these issues on his website, which is where I am getting my information today as well is what I will be quoting.

Gary Johnson's stance on foreign policy is a simple one. He says that we need a strong national deference but we need to have a strong nation as well. Before we go and do things across the globe, we need to settle things in our own country first; fix our debt, and rebuild based on the constitution.

Gary Johnson's stance on spending and the deficit is one of sense. He says the government is spending too much because it does too much. In order to cut spending, the government needs to stop doing everything. We must go back to the role of the government as defined in the Constitution.

Mr. Johnson's three step plan is this: step one, balance the budget, step two, enact responsible entitlement reform, and step three, audit the federal reserve. Among other things, Mr. Johnson plans to repeal Obama care and establish clear Constitutional oversight.

So far, only one person that I can find has already announced they will endorse Mr. Johnson and that is Willie Nelson. I'm sure more will support soon. Needless to say, Gary Johnson has added a strong side to the Republican panel nominations candidates.