Wikinews interviews former New Mexico governor Gary Johnson, presidential nominee of the Libertarian Party

With the U.S. presidential election looming, former New Mexico governor and current Libertarian Party presidential nominee Gary Johnson spoke with Wikinews reporter William S. Saturn on an assortment of economic, foreign, and social issues. In the interview, Johnson makes his … Continue reading

Gary Johnson wins 2012 Libertarian Party presidential nomination

Former New Mexico governor Gary Johnson received the 2012 presidential nomination of the U.S. Libertarian Party at Saturday’s Libertarian National Convention in Las Vegas, Nevada. Judge James P. Gray of California was selected as his running mate. Johnson’s association with … Continue reading

U.S. presidential candidate Gary Johnson leaves GOP to vie for the LP nom

Former New Mexico governor Gary Johnson ended his campaign for the Republican Party (GOP) presidential nomination to seek the backing of the Libertarian Party (LP). Johnson made the announcement yesterday during a press conference in Santa Fe. He remarked that … Continue reading

Campaign manager: 100 percent chance Buddy Roemer will run for Americans Elect presidential nomination

According to campaign manager Carlos Sierra, there is a “100 percent” chance that Republican Party presidential candidate Buddy Roemer will seek the nomination of Americans Elect, an independent U.S. third party established for the 2012 election. Sierra made the comment … Continue reading

GOP presidential candidate Gary Johnson considers Libertarian Party run

Former New Mexico governor and current Republican Party (GOP) presidential candidate Gary Johnson is reportedly considering a run for the Libertarian Party (LP) presidential nomination. Johnson feels “abandoned by the Republican Party”, he told The Santa Fe New Mexican, due … Continue reading