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HE’S BACK!

Gary Johnson Jumps Into New Mexico Senate Race

The ex-governor and 2016 Libertarian presidential nominee tweeted an ad on Tuesday afternoon seemingly announcing his bid.

Gideon Resnick

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WHY?!

Bill Maher Grills ‘Undecided Voter’ Ken Bone

The round man in the red sweater made his not-so-highly-anticipated return to the spotlight on Friday night’s ‘Real Time.’

Marlow Stern

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Not a Doofus

Gary Johnson Is Still a Player

The Libertarian Party nominee can benefit from Trump’s fall, but only if he can convince Republicans and Democrats that he can really be commander in chief.

Nick Gillespie

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POP QUIZ

Colbert Mocks Gary Johnson’s ‘Ignorance’

The ‘Late Show’ host took a break from shaming Donald Trump to remind viewers why Gary Johnson is not a viable alternative.

Matt Wilstein

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DON’T DO IT!

No One Should Vote for Johnson or Stein

There’s no such thing as a pure protest vote. You’re also voting for something—and these two stand for many deeply troubling ideas.

Michael Tomasky

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ENGAGEMENT

Cranky Johnson: Should We Just Drop Out?

The Libertarian Party’s presidential candidate hid in a private room, shouted at a reporter and declined to speak to the crowd at a debate watch party at Twitter HQ.

Lizzie Crocker

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WHAT IS ALEPPO, ALEX?

Watch: Gary Johnson on ‘Jeopardy’

If Gary Johnson asked ‘What is Aleppo?’ on ‘Jeopardy’ instead of ‘Morning Joe,’ would he look less ridiculous? See for yourself.

Nathan Place

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GOTCHA

‘The View’ Grills Johnson on Aleppo

<p>The Libertarian candidate admitted on <em>The View</em> that asking ‘What is Aleppo?’ could very well be the beginning of the end for his long-shot campaign.<br> </p>

Matt Wilstein

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OUCH

Gary Johnson: ‘What Is Aleppo?’

The libertarian sounded about as articulate as Donald Trump when asked a basic question about Syria.

Asawin Suebsaeng

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GO YOUR OWN WAY

Gary Johnson Goes Full Hollywood

Libertarian presidential candidate Gary Johnson went all-out Hollywood on Saturday night with a fundraiser at Drew Carey’s house.

Matt Wilstein

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That’s the Ticket

Better Stoner & Tippler Than Hawk or Nut

The socially liberal, fiscally conservative former state executives asked the nation Wednesday on CNN to ‘reject the extremes of both parties.’

Robby Soave

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