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We are a week away from electing Barack Obama president and already speculation is turning toward who will run in four years.
Some former Ron Paul supporters are touting a name familiar to many New Mexicans: Gary Johnson. The former New Mexico governor, perhaps best known for his stance on legalizing drugs, has long been a favorite of libertarians. The governor is now being tapped as perhaps the “next Ron Paul,” according to one libertarian blog.
On a Gary Johnson 2012 Facebook group, Charles Frohman wrote:
I met with Gary for a couple hours at his new mansion in Taos, New Mexico, and got confirmation of his interest in running for the 2012 presidency. Like Dr. Paul, the former governor is a big believer in vetoing unconstitutional laws, and doing everything to allow individuals to pursue their happiness in most any way. Progressives should like his tolerance for alternative lifestyles, and conservatives should like his high standards for govt efficiency and support for local innovative govt solutions.
But when contacted by the Independent, Frohman wrote:
Gary told me of his “interest” several months ago, so that’s all I was posting at the Facebook group. I have no idea how he feels now, especially so close to Obama’s election. Give it a while, I guess. Sorry not to have earthshaking updates!
Currently, the Facebook group has 289 members.
Johnson endorsed Paul this year, endearing him to many of Paul’s supporters. Johnson also spoke at Paul’s Rally for the Republic earlier this year.
