GOP Trying To Throw Gary Johnson Off Of Several State Ballots

[Guest ArmyVeteran37214]

[Guest 6.8 AR]

Sorry, I don't believe this one. That's something that once he is on, even he can't do. Once a candidate qualifies,

and pays and is certified,his name is usually left on the ballot unless some kind of legal impropriety is found out,

and even then it might not get done. Is there any more evidence than this?

[mikegideon]

Sorry, I don't believe this one. That's something that once he is on, even he can't do. Once a candidate qualifies,

and pays and is certified,his name is usually left on the ballot unless some kind of legal impropriety is found out,

and even then it might not get done. Is there any more evidence than this?

Why wouldn't you believe a 16 year old kid broadcasting from his mom's basement?

[Guest 6.8 AR]

I'm not really sure. That kid probably knows as much as Piers, 'ya think?

[RobertNashville]

Why wouldn't you believe a 16 year old kid broadcasting from his mom's basement?

I don't believe this particular video but this kid might be a better source than some that have been used.

[mikegideon]

I'm not really sure. That kid probably knows as much as Piers, 'ya think?

Poose needs to be beaten with a piece of unistrut, then locked in a shpping container and shipped back to England. Nope, don't think the kid knows more. Poose at least plugs for a viable candidate.

[Guest 6.8 AR]

[Guest ArmyVeteran37214]

http://www.examiner.com/article/gary-johnson-continues-to-beat-republican-challenges-to-the-ballot

By: Karl Dickey

The Virginia Board of Elections today rejected a challenge by the Republican Party of Virginia to petitions submitted to place former New Mexico Governor Gary Johnson on the state's ballot as the Libertarian nominee for President. The Board of Elections' decision clears the way for Johnson's name to appear on the November ballot.

The attempt to remove Johnson's name from the ballot was one of several such efforts by Republican Party representatives in key states. Challenges to the two-term New Mexico governor's ballot access are pending in Pennsylvania, Iowa, Michigan and Oklahoma. A challenge lodged last week in Ohio has since been dropped.

Applauding the Virginia decision, Johnson campaign advisor Ron Nielson made the following statement this morning:

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"Virginia is one of the toughest states in the nation in which to get on the ballot, but we knew we had met the requirements, and that the Republicans' challenge was without merit. There is, of course, some irony here, given that a couple of Republican candidates in the primary failed to meet Virginia's requirements.

"The larger issue is the guerrilla ballot access war being waged nationwide by the Republican Party on behalf of Mitt Romney. They clearly do not want voters to have the option of voting for Gov. Johnson in key states, and are frantically mounting challenges wherever they can in those states, such as Michigan, Pennsylvania and Iowa. They tried in both Ohio and Virginia, and failed.

"With their millions of dollars and endless supply of lawyers, Romney and the Republicans are forcing our campaign and our volunteers to protect and defend the simple democratic opportunity for voters in these states to support the candidate of their choice.

"Anyone who does not see a pattern here, given their serial ballot challenges and their treatment of Rep. Ron Paul at the convention in Tampa, is simply not looking. The national Republican Party and their candidate for President don't want voters to have the opportunity to cast a vote for real liberty."

[Guest ArmyVeteran37214]

http://www.garyjohnson2012.com/gop-accused-of-attempting-to-keep-gov-gary-johnson-off-ballots

JOHNSON CAMPAIGN CHARGES REPUBLICANS ARE ENGAGING IN “SERIAL CHALLENGES†TO KEEP LIBERTARIAN PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE OFF BALLOTS IN KEY STATES

August 31, 2012, Santa Fe, NM — With word Friday that a challenge has been lodged in Ohio to try to remove Libertarian 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.â€

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 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.â€

[mikegideon]

Yep. They just need to dig up his skeletons, and kick his ass the old fashioned way. Sorry, but since Gary is helpng Obama, he's the enemy.

[Guest ArmyVeteran37214]

Many more links:

http://www.wowt.com/news/headlines/Judge-To-Rule-On-Libertarian-Ballot-Case-Tuesday-168163626.html

http://www.ballot-access.org/2012/08/31/two-ohio-voters-challenge-gary-johnson-ballot-status/

http://paindependent.com/2012/08/republicans-trying-to-boot-gary-johnson-from-pennsylvania-ballot/

[mikegideon]

Many more links:

http://www.wowt.com/...-168163626.html

http://www.ballot-ac...-ballot-status/

http://paindependent...ylvania-ballot/

Oh, I believe you. You forgot one...

www.barackobama.com

[RobertNashville]

Yep. They just need to dig up his skeletons, and kick his ass the old fashioned way. Sorry, but since Gary is helpng Obama, he's the enemy.

Amen...anyone that helps Obama, directly or indirectly is the enemy!

This guy claimed to be a "lifelong Republican"...until it better served his purposes not to be; that lie alone disqualifies him to be President.

As to the topic of the thread, if any of the challenges (assuming they are truly happening) have substance then he needs to be removed from ballots.

Edited September 11, 2012 by RobertNashville

[mikegideon]

Amen...anyone that helps Obama, directly or indirectly, on purpose or not, is the enemy!

Well, I know Gary smokes a lot of weed. Still, he can't possibly believe it's a legitimate run. He's only there to distort the outcome. He may wish the lawyers had won before it's over.

[RobertNashville]

Well, I know Gary smokes a lot of weed. Still, he can't possibly believe it's a legitimate run.

Maybe he's an idiot and truly does believe it...but I don't really think he's that dumb; so...I can only assume that he's in it to stroke his own ego.

[mikegideon]

Maybe he's an idiot and truly does believe it...but I don't really think he's that dumb; so...I can only assume that he's in it to stroke his own ego.

It's a lifestyle bump too, at least until the election. No matter what, it's nothing but damaging.

[Chucktshoes]

I love the transition from "I don't believe this is happening" to "they are justified and he should be removed from the ballot". Not because he shouldn't be there, but because people might vote for him instead of Romney. You party hacks are just plain funny.

[RobertNashville]

I love the transition from "I don't believe this is happening" to "they are justified and he should be removed from the ballot". Not because he shouldn't be there, but because people might vote for him instead of Romney. You party hacks are just plain funny.

So if we don't buy the Johnson/Paul line of "vote for me even though I can't win" line we are "party hacks"? Now THAT'S funny!!!

Show me a better candidate than Romney who can actually win the election and I'll happily vote for him...until then, well, sticks and stones and all that.

Edited September 11, 2012 by RobertNashville

[mikegideon]

I love the transition from "I don't believe this is happening" to "they are justified and he should be removed from the ballot". Not because he shouldn't be there, but because people might vote for him instead of Romney. You party hacks are just plain funny.

Come on. I think you can get any of us to admit that the Repub party sucks, about as much as the Dems. We need to simplify. The ONLY valid question on the table... do you want Obama or not? That's the ONLY thing we get to choose this time. Hell, Oshoot would make a better president than both of them. It's just not an acheivable choice. Neither is Gary. He can't get enough votes... period.

Edited September 11, 2012 by mikegideon

[Guest HvyMtl]

IMHO, we need more candidates, and yes, BOTH PARTIES do block the 3rd party candidates.

Really tho, we need stronger, more powerful candidates. So vote:

[Chucktshoes]

So if we don't buy the Johnson/Paul line of "vote for me even though I can't win" line we are "party hacks"? Now THAT'S funny!!!

No, your support of eliminating from the ballot candidates who have fulfilled the requirements to be there because someone may choose to vote for them instead of the guy with the R next to his name makes you a party hack.

[Chucktshoes]

Come on. I think you can get any of us to admit that the Repub party sucks, about as much as the Dems. We need to simplify. The ONLY valid question on the table... do you want Obama or not? That's the ONLY thing we get to choose this time. Hell, Oshoot would make a better president than both of them. It's just not an acheivable choice. Neither is Gary. He can't get enough votes... period.

I just don't see it that way. The choice for R or D is a false one in my opinion. I won't vote for the lesser of two evils anymore. At this point I will vote my conscience at the ballot box until the Republicrats force me to vote with the cartridge box.

[RobertNashville]

No, your support of eliminating from the ballot candidates who have fulfilled the requirements to be there because someone may choose to vote for them instead of the guy with the R next to his name makes you a party hack.

Except that isn't what I suggested - if you had read my post you would have seen that I said he should be removed from the ballot IF the challenges are legitimate (I actually used the phrase "have substance") I didn't say or suggest that he be removed for any other reason. Are you suggesting that a candidate that hasn't met the requirements be allowed to remain anyway?

I'm not voting for Romney because he's a Republican; I couldn't care less what party he's from...what I do care about is getting someone in office that might actually like America a little bit...maybe has some morals and maybe; just maybe will have a clue as to how to start to get our country back on track...Romney is the ONLY candidate that can do that AND win...it's really that simple.

Edited September 12, 2012 by RobertNashville

[Guest ThePunisher]

The ONLY valid question on the table... do you want Obama or not? That's the ONLY thing we get to choose this time.

And by voting for Romney, makes it a valid choice. Voting for anyone else simply means you are content with Obama implementing his Marxist/communist policies to destroy America.

[Chucktshoes]

No, not at all (of course that didn't stop Obama in 08, lol). However, the challenges are not based upon legitimate reasons. They are based upon the fact that folks like me will vote for Gary Johnson over Romney and the R party looks at him as a spoiler candidate. They fear his ability to capture a sizable portion of the vote away from their very poor excuse for a candidate. To me, Romney comes in 3rd in line behind Gary Johnson or Virgil Goode (Constitution Party). Voting against someone as opposed to voting for someone has left us with choices like McCain and Romney. I won't fall for it anymore. I will vote my conscience from here on out. If left without my number 1 or 2 pick on the ballot, then I would begrudgingly vote for Romney and that is why the R party is trying to get Johnson off the ballot, people like me.