Romney’s Worst Nightmare: Gary Johnson + Ron Paul
By Chad Peace on 06/13/2012 in gary johnson, gop, Romney, Ron Paul with 10 CommentsRead Time: 2 - 2 minutes
Look, no one is excited about Romney being the GOP nominee. And I’m not saying that a Gary Johnson/Ron Paul ticket would win. But, if there were ever a time to just crush any chance that Romney could take the nomination, this is it.
Much has been made of the recent endorsement of Romney by Dr. Paul’s son Rand. Anyone who kids themselves into believing Rand’s endorsement was not 100% political is, well, kidding themselves. Ron Paul will not in a million years endorse Romney, because Romney is 80% of what Ron Paul and his supporters think is wrong with American politics.
No one can say Johnson is not credible. He is a two-term governor with high approval ratings and he has a demeanor that is both welcoming and refreshing in a political atmosphere that is full of mudslinging and name-calling. In other words, Johnson will be the grown-up at the debates.
But to get to the debates, Johnson needs the critical mass of supporters. Now, Ron Paul’s most passionate supporters have probably already migrated to Johnson’s campaign, but if the elder Paul joins his ticket, there is an air of credibility, a base of support, and a pool of money to turn up the volume for a Johnson/Paul platform.
Many people say, “I like a lot of what Ron Paul has to say … some things are just a little too crazy.” Well, Johnson is a more temperate Ron Paul. Put them on the same ticket, and Romney can say goodnight to his bid for the Presidency.





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27Reasons
06.13.2012
This has been my dream; Gary stepping down to the two spot on the Libertarian ticket and Ron Paul stepping in at #1. Can you even imagine Ron Paul on the same debate stage as Romney and Obama. Ron Paul would reduce them to look like ignorant children.
W. E. Messamore
06.13.2012
@W__E__Messamore
GJ jumped ship first and took the risk of running for a third party’s nomination, which he got, so if Paul had third party aspirations (which I imagine he won’t pursue, lest he endanger his son’s chances in the party for next cycle), I’d say it’s only fair that he gets to be the VP, not GJ. It also fits a common ticket combo of a reforming, young, outsider at the top of the ticket and an elder insider with experience in Washington in the VP slot. You see it happen a lot in recent American presidential politics.
refuse2fail
06.13.2012
@refuse2fail
I would have no problem with that. However, it’s a dream none the less. I truly believe that Rand Paul will be chosen as the VP. If this happens, a third party for Ron Paul will be extremely unlikely. I like Gary Johnson, but he comes off as uncomfortable on stage. Ron Paul would be far superior in debate, and he would bring a tremendous amount of votes with him. (Assuming the whole electronic vote’s not completely fixed anyway…..)
rsm
06.14.2012
Gary Johnson’s VP is Judge Jim Gray.
AnotherBird
06.13.2012
The Libertarian party during this election could be the wild card by taking votes from the Democratic Party and the Republican Party. However, the winner of this 2012 election will be from either the DNP or RNP. Ron Paul was only able to garner about 10% support among the GOP, and that would be less with the GOP. Johnson did even figure in. Yes, dedicated Libertarians will always vote Libertarians, but the numbers have never been significant in the presidential election.
refuse2fail
06.13.2012
@refuse2fail
The winner will be Obama. Romney’s support is invisible. His whole run is a guise.
Thinking Clearly
06.13.2012
I thought the same myself and voiced it several times. I just don’t think it will happen. Ron Paul has his own agenda, and I think it’s committed to impacting the Republican Party platform at this point. Ron Paul supporters should take a look at Gary before November.
With their support, yes Gary could be a shoe in. Voting for Gary at this point would be like having their cake and eating it too. Not much to look forward too otherwise that I can see.
Thinking Clearly
06.13.2012
Since we are dreaming, what about a Ron Paul statement of support for Johnson anyways?
I can’t see it coming out of his mouth for Romney.
nm_lonewolf
06.13.2012
@nm_lonewolf
Gary Johnson 2012
http://www.garyjohnson2012.com/issues
Paul
06.15.2012
We’re rooting for Gov Gary Johnson. Even though the Lame Stream Media is ignoring him.