Gary Johnson Endorses Ron Paul

Today, Gary Johnson who was a two-term governor of New Mexico from 1995 to 2003 has formally endorsed Ron Paul for President. As governor, he was a forceful advocate for limited government, gaining the nickname "Veto Johnson" for his record of vetoing hundreds of bills.

To announce his endorsement, Governor Johnson issued the following statement:

“I am endorsing Ron Paul for the Republican nomination for President because of his commitment to less government, greater liberty, and lasting prosperity for America. We are at a point in this country where we need to reduce our dependency on government and regain control of our future. To this end, Ron Paul will bring back troops, end the War in Iraq, and will strengthen the U.S. dollar and the economy. For these reasons and more, Ron Paul has my support, respect, and vote.”

More a Libertarian than an actual Greed-and-Bigotry Republican, he's best known for having advocated the legalization of drugs and for meeting with far right New Mexico militia members after the Oklahoma City bombing. Now that Duncan Hunter, hauled up the white flag, Trent Franks, Bill Young, Gary Miller, and two of Paul's Texas colleagues, John Culberson and Ralph Hall, are available to endorse Ron. These are all Paul allies and Ron Paul supporters should contact them and ask them to endorse him.

Along with Gary Johnson, CPO (Constitution Party of Oregon) has made a "wholehearted" endorsement of Ron Paul for president.

Here's the top three from the list included with the CPO press release:

1. Never voted for a tax increase during his time in Congress.

2. Supports elimination of any program not specifically authorized by the constitution.

3. He'd bring the soldiers home, "not just from Iraq but also from 130 other countries where we have left them to languish."