I was your C student. I paid attention in the classes that were about how to get elected. — Gary Johnson Copy Share Image
Regardless of who wins, an election should be a time for optimism and fresh approaches. — Gary Johnson Copy Share Image
At the base of Ron Paul support, in my opinion, are people with brains. — Gary Johnson Copy Share Image
The voice of the Republican party is up for grabs. It's a contest right now. — Gary Johnson Copy Share Image
Politicians shouldn't spend most of their time in office trying to get reelected. — Gary Johnson Copy Share Image
Politics is a herd mentality. Politicians don't really lead. Politicians reflect what they think is consensus opinion. — Gary Johnson Copy Share Image
Getting elected Governor of New Mexico, I really did enjoy that job. I thought I made a really big difference, and I… — Gary Johnson Copy Share Image
Every single figure on Mount Rushmore was a third party at one time or another, so third parties become major parties, and… — Gary Johnson Copy Share Image
New Mexico is 2-to-1 Democrat. I got elected as a Republican. I think I did a great job of showing people that… — Gary Johnson Copy Share Image
Republicans are horrible with civil liberties, and not so good with dollars and cents. Democrats are horrible with dollars and cents, and… — Gary Johnson Copy Share Image
I would say that a wasted vote is voting for anybody you don't believe in. If you believe in the third party,… — Gary Johnson Copy Share Image
I never, ever, when I entered this process of running for president of the United States, thought I would be excluded from… — Gary Johnson Copy Share Image
I've always considered myself a Libertarian. While I was running for governor of New Mexico, the Republicans were totally inclusive of me;… — Gary Johnson Copy Share Image
I hope that people will see that we don't have to sit by the sidelines and watch as the two major parties… — Gary Johnson Copy Share Image
I see the demographics increasing, and by that I mean the notion of social acceptance is growing, not decreasing; I think the… — Gary Johnson Copy Share Image
I agree that the two-party system stomps on any kind of competition. A great first step is to open the presidential debates… — Gary Johnson Copy Share Image
People are clamoring to hear good ideas as opposed to the lesser of two evils... Either the Democrats are going to win… — Gary Johnson Copy Share Image
Tonight was a great opportunity to take on the political status quo that has given us trillion dollar deficits and put millions… — Gary Johnson Copy Share Image
I am actually one of those who took President Obama at his word when he first ran - that he would get… — Gary Johnson Copy Share Image
I was on NPR's All Things Considered yesterday. The question was, 'You're on the torture rack, they're going to kill you, who… — Gary Johnson Copy Share Image
As I told the students every time I visited a campus, you are the director of your own movie, and if you aren't enjoying… — Gary Johnson Copy Share Image
Using a broad brushstroke, I think Libertarian - most of America are socially accepting and fiscally responsible. I'm in that category. I think, broadly… — Gary Johnson Copy Share Image
We do live in an environment of crony capitalism, and the main reason we do is that loopholes are for sale, and both parties… — Gary Johnson Copy Share Image
I think that the best that government can do for you and I as individuals is to empower you and I to make decisions… — Gary Johnson Copy Share Image
I support gay unions. I think the government should get out of the marriage business completely - leave marriages to the churches. And grant… — Gary Johnson Copy Share Image
I just feel abandoned. And I feel, I don't feel represented by the Republican Party. I have always had to defend the social side… — Gary Johnson Copy Share Image
Am I not correct in saying that Iran has never voiced that they are developing a nuclear weapon, nor do they have any intention… — Gary Johnson Copy Share Image
It is clear from the reaction to our campaign so far that our message is resonating. I look forward to continuing to take this… — Gary Johnson Copy Share Image
I leave abortion to the woman. I just fundamentally end there. I absolutely support a woman's right to choose. — Gary Johnson Copy Share Image
Politics is a herd mentality. Politicians don't really lead. Politicians reflect what they think is consensus opinion. — Gary Johnson Copy Share Image
One of the things government should be around for is to deal with catastrophes. It should do that well. To me, that's a government… — Gary Johnson Copy Share Image
My issue with campaign finance is 100 percent disclosure. Wear a suit with patches from your big contributors. Depending on the size of the… — Gary Johnson Copy Share Image