Is Ohio Against Gary Johnson?

[PaulBot415]

Johnson campaign has had enough of Republican ballot shenanigans

BY: KARL DICKEY


With word Friday that a challenge has been lodged in Ohio to try to remove Libertarian Party presidential candidate and former New Mexico Governor Gary Johnson's name from the November ballot in Ohio, a senior advisor to Johnson's campaign is charging that the national Republican Party is mounting a concerted effort to "deny citizens the right to vote for the candidate of their choice."

In recent weeks, with the full support and legal assistance of the Republican Party, Johnson's ballot status has been challenged in Michigan, Pennsylvania, the District of Columbia, Iowa and now Ohio.

Ron Nielson, senior advisor to Gov. Johnson, said the following in a statement released Friday:

"The national Republican Party may not want to publicly acknowledge the presence of a true fiscal conservative in this race, but they are certainly taking Gov. Johnson seriously enough to engage in a concerted campaign to get his name off ballots in key states before voters even get a chance to vote.

"In states across the nation, Republican operatives, lawyers, and in some cases, elected officials, are filing frivolous challenges to Governor Johnson's ballot status. They know that even if their challenges fail, fending them off is a drain on our resources and a distraction from the real issues in this campaign. We don't have hundreds of millions of dollars to throw around, nor do we have the Republicans' endless supply of lawyers.

"We have dealt with many challenges in this campaign from the major parties, who clearly don't want voters to have a viable third option in this election, but this attack on voting rights and democracy is over the top.

"Governor Johnson has made it clear that we will fight every one of these challenges and do everything in our power to be on the ballot in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. The prospect of a successful two-term governor who is a proven fiscal conservative and champion of social tolerance may be a thorn in the sides of the two so-called major parties, but Governor Johnson will not be deterred in his effort to give voters a real choice in November."

 

[specklebang]

Here's the shenanigans in my home state. Thanks Repugnantcans.

In Nevada, the GOP is worried about “None of the Above” because the state Republican Party “fears “none” could siphon votes from the Republican candidates.” “None of the Above” has appeared as a choice on all Nevada ballots since 1976 as a mean for Nevadans to express dissatisfaction with the choice of candidates. “None” cannot be declared the winner even if it receives the highest number of votes.

I has been removed from the ballot. The only real candidate who can save us, None Of The Above.

What a bunch of phonies ALL our politicians are.

 

[joko104]

A vote for Gary Johnson is a vote for Obama.

Beside, Obama first came into office by having his opponent removed from the ballot, so the whining about Republicans wanting Obama's malcontent dark horse off the ballot has no legitimacy.

 

[Ikari]

Johnson campaign has had enough of Republican ballot shenanigans

BY: KARL DICKEY


With word Friday that a challenge has been lodged in Ohio to try to remove Libertarian Party presidential candidate and former New Mexico Governor Gary Johnson's name from the November ballot in Ohio, a senior advisor to Johnson's campaign is charging that the national Republican Party is mounting a concerted effort to "deny citizens the right to vote for the candidate of their choice."

In recent weeks, with the full support and legal assistance of the Republican Party, Johnson's ballot status has been challenged in Michigan, Pennsylvania, the District of Columbia, Iowa and now Ohio.

Ron Nielson, senior advisor to Gov. Johnson, said the following in a statement released Friday:

"The national Republican Party may not want to publicly acknowledge the presence of a true fiscal conservative in this race, but they are certainly taking Gov. Johnson seriously enough to engage in a concerted campaign to get his name off ballots in key states before voters even get a chance to vote.

"In states across the nation, Republican operatives, lawyers, and in some cases, elected officials, are filing frivolous challenges to Governor Johnson's ballot status. They know that even if their challenges fail, fending them off is a drain on our resources and a distraction from the real issues in this campaign. We don't have hundreds of millions of dollars to throw around, nor do we have the Republicans' endless supply of lawyers.

"We have dealt with many challenges in this campaign from the major parties, who clearly don't want voters to have a viable third option in this election, but this attack on voting rights and democracy is over the top.

"Governor Johnson has made it clear that we will fight every one of these challenges and do everything in our power to be on the ballot in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. The prospect of a successful two-term governor who is a proven fiscal conservative and champion of social tolerance may be a thorn in the sides of the two so-called major parties, but Governor Johnson will not be deterred in his effort to give voters a real choice in November."

Sounds about right. The Republocrats cannot allow political competition, and the more we move towards single party rule the more that will become true.

 

[Ikari]

A vote for Gary Johnson is a vote for Obama.

Beside, Obama first came into office by having his opponent removed from the ballot, so the whining about Republicans wanting Obama's malcontent dark horse off the ballot has no legitimacy.

Yes, because Obama does it, pointing out the potentially Republic ending actions of the Republocrats as they further try to shut down political competition is illegitimate

:roll:

Do people wake up in the morning and smash themselves in the head with a hammer so that they can believe this nonsense?

 

[Risky Thicket]

Love that American political duopoly. I can hear the Democrats and Republicans now:

"It's for the our children. We're keeping America strong."

"The American People want good sound government, not time wasting diversions."

"Third Party candidates must play be the same rules as the rest of us. Americans want honest elections."

"Our brave troops are fighting today to protect our way of life. We're fighting here to support our system of government."

"You don't want to tell your children that you allowed a candidate, a candidate who didn't play by the rules, to run for public office. I support you. I'm on your side. I'll fight to honor your wishes for a better America."

:vomit:

 

[Ikari]

Love that American political duopoly. I can hear the Democrats and Republicans now:

"It's for the our children. We're keeping America strong."

"The American People want good sound government, not time wasting diversions."

"Third Party candidates must play be the same rules as the rest of us. Americans want honest elections."

"Our brave troops are fighting today to protect our way of life. We're fighting here to support our system of government."

"You don't want to tell your children that you allowed a candidate, a candidate who didn't play by the rules, to run for public office. I support you. I'm on your side. I'll fight to honor your wishes for a better America."

:vomit:

Who wants political competition and an open system when you can have an oligarchy?

 

[joko104]

Who wants political competition and an open system when you can have an oligarchy?

Reality is a bitch. Its all so unfair.

 

[Risky Thicket]

Who wants political competition and an open system when you can have an oligarchy?

Unfortunately, most Americans.

 

[Ikari]

Unfortunately, most Americans.

This is likely correct, yet at the same accord is unacceptable. I don't want to lose the Republic and as such, even if fruitless, I must participate and fight for proper and functioning elections.

 

[Risky Thicket]

This is likely correct, yet at the same accord is unacceptable. I don't want to lose the Republic and as such, even if fruitless, I must participate and fight for proper and functioning elections.

Indeed, and that is why I will vote for Gary Johnson.

 

[johnny_rebson]

Now all we need to do is get the Democratic party off the ballot.

 

[specklebang]

How about we get both the Democraps and Repugnantcans off the ballot and let the little guys have at it for once. Wouldn't that be fun?

Now all we need to do is get the Democratic party off the ballot.

 

[Ikari]

How about we get both the Democraps and Repugnantcans off the ballot and let the little guys have at it for once. Wouldn't that be fun?

It would be. Man, they are so afraid of political competition, they don't want free politics, they want control and to hand out measured quantities of propaganda and stump speeches instead of being aggressively challenged and questioned. But it's through the latter that we learn who is the best.

 

[PaulBot415]

Indeed, and that is why I will vote for Gary Johnson.

I feel the same way, I've spent too much time writing about the need for a shift in political thinking and a new political party in power. If enough people get together, it can be done and without a total revolution, but a legitimate political move. A vote for Gary Johnson can be a vote for Gary Johnson and not another candidate.

 

[Dittohead not!]

A vote for Gary Johnson is a vote for freedom. Are the two major parties afraid of freedom?

To hell with the Tweedledumocrats and Tweedledmucons. It's time for a real change.