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America’s third way

In Gary Johnson, the Libertarian party has its most credible presidential candidate yet. But the deck is still stacked against him

issue 14 July 2012

For Americans who can’t stand Barack Obama but don’t want to vote for Mitt Romney, November’s presidential elections look bleak. There are other candidates, however, none more obvious than Gary Johnson, the former governor of New Mexico and the Libertarian party nominee. A greying triathlete who once climbed Mount Everest, he may not have a realistic chance of reaching the White House.

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