Gary Johnson for President

I have long said that both Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton are corrupt, liberal power-mongers without morals or any ethical compunction whatsoever. Both care more about winning elections and improving their own brands than about the future of the country. Neither is fit for the office of the Presidency.

Gary Johnson is neither corrupt, liberal, nor lacking in moral fiber, which by definition makes him the best choice for President in 2016.

Johnson, a former Republican governor now running under the Libertarian banner, is everything Trump and Clinton are not—namely, a fierce proponent of limited government and constitutional liberty. He alone among the significant candidates for President has consistently stood up for all rights enumerated in the Constitution, from the right to bear arms to the right of religious liberty. He alone has made the national debt and entitlement reform key aspects of his campaign, recognizing that a balanced budget is key to securing America’s future. And he alone has proven that he can be trusted to put principles and country ahead of personal gain.

As governor of New Mexico, Johnson proved that he has the will to follow through on his promises. He managed to balance the state budget while cutting taxes fourteen times, and vetoed over seven hundred bills approved by the heavily Democratic state legislature. At the same time, he worked to find common ground with Democrats, leading to a comfortable reelection in a solidly blue state.

Johnson is a libertarian, not a full-spectrum conservative, and therefore some of his positions will leave conservative voters dissatisfied. He, like Clinton and Trump, disavows the Iraq War, as well as the “chaotic, reactive military and foreign policies” of both Barack Obama and George W. Bush. He, like Clinton and the Trump of 2013, also supports some form of amnesty for illegal immigrants, and opposes increased border security. And he opposes the death penalty for any and all offenses.

Yet even on many issues most likely to drive a wedge between conservatives and libertarians, Johnson walks a fine line between appeasing the base of his own party and reaching out to disaffected conservatives. Most notably on abortion, which the platform of his own party endorses as a woman’s right, Johnson declares himself to be personally pro-life. While supporting some legal abortion access at the state level, as governor he also signed a bill banning late-term abortions, supports parental-notification laws, and believes Roe v. Wade was wrongly decided and should be overturned. His pro-life credentials are already therefore stronger and more consistent than those of either Trump or Clinton.

And beyond issues of policy, Johnson has proven himself to be a man of high character and strong moral fiber. With him in the White House, there will be no mishandling of classified information, shady financial dealings, or lawsuits brought by scammed customers of discredited universities. He will truly do credit to the office of Washington, Lincoln, and Reagan.

Gary Johnson for President.