New Mexico’s controversial Libertarian former Governor Gary Johnson has announced his run for President in 2012. As a native New Mexican I thought I’d share some information on Johnson for those who didn’t grow up with him on the front pages of your newspaper.
Quick Bio:
Gary Johnson, Gov. of New Mexico (Jan. 1995 - Jan. 2003)
Age: 58
QUICK PERSONAL: Owned a successful construction business, decided to run for Governor in 1994 and won. He’s completed the Ironman Triathalon five times and climbed Mt. Everest.
KNOWN FOR: Being Pro-Marijuana legalization. Johnson believes we should legalize it and tax it and treat it as a “heath issue” and not a “crime issue”. Came out in support of legalizing pot in his second term as Governor.
PRO 2nd Ammendment
PRO Gay Unions (does not believe gov’t should regulate marriage)
PRO School Vouchers
ANTI Tax (cut taxes including $47M in income taxes)
ANTI big gov’t (slashed NM state gov’t payroll and staff and ended with budget surplus)
