Now GOPers have a way out: "Libertarian on ballot in at least 39 states"

[SteveG]

Now GOPers can feel safe voting for a nutjob instead of a nutjob.

Libertarian on ballot in at least 39 states
WASHINGTON (AP) 2:20 p.m. http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/U/U...ST?SITE=AP&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT&CTIME=2016-08-10-14-20-32
Libertarian presidential candidate Gary Johnson is set to appear on ballots in at least 39 states, and party activists are working in places such as swing state Ohio to get his name before voters this fall. Johnson's ballot status in Ohio remained uncertain Wednesday, a day after Libertarians submitted thousands of signatures on behalf of a different candidate as a placeholder. The state party said it would substitute in Johnson's name once the petitions are certified by Ohio's elections chief. The secretary of state's office says its legal team will review the situation.

Green Party presidential candidate Jill Stein is slated to appear on ballots in at least 27 states. Libertarians and other third parties face a patchwork of rules and laws nationwide governing access to ballots.

[cbelt3]

Still no hope of winning the election, but Johnson's key campaign points are striking a real tone with the neo-Trumpians who don't like the Mussolini thing. While I am attracted to the Libertarian position, I also recognize that our government provides unique services that are needed, especially to those most in need. And just saying "heck with it, handle it yourself" is all very good for those with means, those without means would starve and die. And that is unacceptable to me.

[pdq]

cbelt3 wrote:
Still no hope of winning the election, but Johnson's key campaign points are striking a real tone with the neo-Trumpians who don't like the Mussolini thing. While I am attracted to the Libertarian position, I also recognize that our government provides unique services that are needed, especially to those most in need. And just saying "heck with it, handle it yourself" is all very good for those with means, those without means would starve and die. And that is unacceptable to me.

Good for you, cbelt! I was also attracted to Libertarianism when I was younger. but have come to similar conclusions as you.

Besides, I think "Lbertarianism" has become as refuge for "keep your grubby government hands off me and my money, but keep that Social Security and Medicare comin" types.

[$tevie]

I wish Johnson much success in siphoning away Trumpeters.

[Pam]

pdq wrote:
[quote=cbelt3]
Still no hope of winning the election, but Johnson's key campaign points are striking a real tone with the neo-Trumpians who don't like the Mussolini thing. While I am attracted to the Libertarian position, I also recognize that our government provides unique services that are needed, especially to those most in need. And just saying "heck with it, handle it yourself" is all very good for those with means, those without means would starve and die. And that is unacceptable to me.

Good for you, cbelt! I was also attracted to Libertarianism when I was younger. but have come to similar conclusions as you.

Besides, I think "Lbertarianism" has become as refuge for "keep your grubby government hands off me and my money, but keep that Social Security and Medicare comin" types.
It's also very favorable to corporations who'd like to do away with agencies like the FDA, EPA, OSHA, etc.