Thursday, September 22, 2011

Gary Johnson to Participate in National GOP Debate - ABC News

Gary Johnson to Participate in National GOP Debate - ABC News - Sarah Parnass:

Sep. 20, 2011 - "Gary Johnson’s presidential campaign got a big break Tuesday.

"Over the objections of the Florida Republican party, the former New Mexico governor is invited to participate in Fox’s GOP presidential debate this Thursday, a source at Fox News confirmed.
Candidates needed one percent of the vote in at least five national polls in order to qualify....

"Up to now, the lesser known-candidate has gained little national recognition, though not for lack of appearances. In addition to stops in New Orleans and Iowa, Johnson is one of the most ardent pursuers of early-primary state, New Hampshire....

"Johnson did take part in another Fox debate this May, but frontrunners Rick Perry, Mitt Romney and Michele Bachmann [sic] were not included in that event

Read more: http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics/2011/09/gary-johnson-invited-to-participate-in-his-first-national-gop-debate/
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