Gary Johnson Twitter Passes 100,000 Followers
By Chad Peace on 10/27/2012 in gary johnson, Jill Steing, Social Media, Twitter with 5 CommentsRead Time: 2 - 3 minutes
Most politicos were watching President Obama’s speech today in Nashua, New Hampshire, where he hit on a his main theme of “moving forward.” Elsewhere, third party candidates like Jill Stein and Gary Johnson are looking forward to debating in Washington D.C. on October 30th, where they will focus on moving away from the two-party controlled political discussion.
A common sentiment after the final ‘mainstream’ Presidential debate was that it wasn’t much of a debate. The two candidates essentially agreed on all major issues, from intervention in Afghanistan, the need to protect Israel, and putting increased sanctions on Iran.
Whether its ending the wars over seas or ending the drug war right here at home, many voters have turned to third party candidates for an alternative perspective on the issues.
Gary Johnson is perhaps the most popular “online candidate” since Ron Paul, and undoubtably draws many of the Congressman’s supporters. And with over 300,000 Facebook Likes, over 1,000,000 Google+ followers, and as of today, over 100,000 Twitter followers, Gary Johnson could be laying the groundwork to make a significant impact on the political conversation for a long-time to come.
Politics and technology are at an interesting cross-roads. The big number of reliable votes are still made by the folks sitting in a reclining chair with a remote control in their hand, but it won’t be long until those who grew up with Facbeook and Twitter start to really change the playing field.






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Jane Susskind
10.27.2012
@jsusskind
We’re already seeing the “Facebook Generation” make an impact on politics and on voting – The trends in social media use have encouraged candidates to be online, to be active, and be responsive to the demographic they are most trying to get out to vote – the youth.
Patti Jo Edwards
10.27.2012
Not just to the youth. My husband and I are seniors who do not trust the corporate owned media. We just voted for Gary Johnson.
Calvin Von Gurnov II
10.27.2012
I am not a senior but turning 50 on the 18th and aiming for 55 and my benefit dinner at I-Hop but will settle with AARP for now. But I did vote for Gary Johnson as well.
Sara Servalis
10.31.2012
@sara_servalis
Fuck The Phone! I Wanna Drone! (and Pot)
Topics include 3rd parties, NDAA, the drug war & hurricane Sandy.
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