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Libertarian Revolution

The movement that might shake up the two party system

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Libertarian Revolution
John Raoux

The Libertarian Revolution

During this election season we have seen many things happen, such as Donald Trump become the Republican nomination, Hillary Clinton being found not guilty by the FBI and another email sent saying the DNC was rigging the primaries to help out Hillary, to the rise of the #feelthebern movement. Now with November only 4 months away a new movement is starting, The Libertarian Revolution. When former New Mexico Governor Gary Johnson started his campaign no one thought he stood a chance. At most maybe he would get 2-3% of the vote. Now recently thanks to the fact that America has to choose between two evils, people are realizing “hey we got this guy right here”. Johnson is picking up ground. He is polling at 13 percent overall in the nation. All he needs is 15% and Donald and Hillary will have to deal with Gary Johnson at the debates. Imagine Hillary and Donald just trying to belittle each other and Gary would just be focused on the issues. In this election he is the only candidate who knows what he is talking about. In fact, he is the most qualified candidate severing two terms as governor of New Mexico.

This movement is not going to be a wasted vote for the Libertarians as more voters are starting to see that Gary is an option America can get behind. He is polling at the mid 20’s in 3 states one of them being New Mexico. If these numbers improve he may stand a chance to win 3 states, something that a third party candidate hasn’t done since Teddy Roosevelt did in the election of 1912. And with winning states, that will end the two party system in America and now bring the light of a new party to voters. However, this revolution cannot die down. We need everyone to pitch in. Let your voice be heard this November. Don’t throw your vote away with Trump or Clinton, send a message to the two party system by helping fuel the Libertarian Revolution.

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