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Originally Posted by zikzak
So the Libertarian rank and file are in open revolt against Johnson's preferred running mate, former MA governor Bill Weld, calling him "Republican-lite". Score +1 for being aware enough realize that ticket is a very watered down version of whatever the heck libertarianism is supposed to be. Score -10,000 for having no clue how to field candidates that have any chance of being taken seriously by normal people.
This. I'm ideologically much more libertarian than Johnson or Weld (but probably far less than most people who call themselves libertarians) and I thought the Johnson/Weld ticket was the best chance to bring in new people to the party. People who don't already call themselves libertarians.
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Originally Posted by TheCthaeh
I have to say I am disappointed by Johnson. He's what Trump would call low-energy candidate. The opportunity he has is huge and he's taking advantage of it as poorly as possible.
That being said I also agree with this. His campaign seems poorly managed. I may volunteer for the campaign/do something or the other but I'm a little hesitant seeing certain decisions that are being made. In some ways I feel that Johnson has an easier time talking about himself than about libertarianism, which is kind of a problem for this party, since the Libertarian Party calls itself the Party of Principle.