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Former Governor Gary Johnson of New Mexico declared his candidacy for the 2012 Republican Party nomination for President of the United States on April 21, 2011. On December 28, 2011, Johnson withdrew his candidacy for the Republican nomination, and declared his candidacy for the 2012 presidential nomination of the Libertarian Party. The 2012 Libertarian National Convention was held during the first weekend of May 2012. On May 5, 2012, after promoting his libertarian-oriented political positions to delegates, Johnson received the most votes at the convention and became the official 2012 Libertarian presidential nominee. On November 6, 2012, Johnson received just under 1% of the popular vote in the general election, amounting to more than 1.2 million votes. This was the most successful result for a third-party presidential candidacy since 2000, and the best in the Libertarian Party's history by vote number. ==Background== Johnson initially indicated interest in running for president in the 2012 election in 2009. In October of that year, he founded the Our America Initiative, a 501(c)(4) "nonprofit political advocacy committee that promotes common-sense business approaches to governing." The stated focus of the organization was to "...speak out on issues regarding topics such as government efficiency, lowering taxes, ending the war on drugs, protecting civil liberties, revitalizing the economy and promoting entrepreneurship and privatization." The move prompted speculation among media pundits and Johnson's supporters as to whether he was laying the groundwork for a 2012 presidential run.〔Steve Terrell (October 26, 2009) ("Group wants Johnson on presidential ballot" ), ''Santa Fe New Mexican''. Retrieved April 21, 2011.〕〔Marciello, Alex (2011-02-25) (Former NM governor talks politics ), ''The Daily News of Newburyport''. Retrieved April 21, 2011.〕 In December 2009, Johnson hired strategist Ron Nielson of NSON Opinion Strategy to organize the committee. Nielson has worked with Johnson since 1993 when he ran his successful gubernatorial campaign.〔(Key People-Former Gov. Gary Johnson OUR America Initiative, Salt Lake City, UT ), p2012.org. Retrieved April 21, 2011.〕 Throughout 2010, Johnson repeatedly deflected questions regarding his potential presidential candidacy by explaining that his 501(c)(4) status forbade him from expressing a desire to run for federal office.〔(May 10, 2010) ("Controversial Republican Eyeing White House?" ) ''The Sean Hannity Show''. Retrieved April 21, 2011.〕〔(May 20, 2010)("A Name to Remember in '12" ) Orange County Register. Retrieved April 21, 2011.〕〔Wallsten, Peter (August 9, 2010) (Washington Wire Q & A: Gary Johnson ), ''Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved April 21, 2010.〕 Despite his evasiveness on the subject, speculation of a 2012 presidential bid by Johnson continued to be fueled by his increasing outspokeness concerning key issues affecting the United States, particularly "the size and cost of government" and the "deficits and debt that truly threaten to consume the U.S. economy, and which represent the single greatest threat to our national security."〔Johnson, Gary (2011-01-18) ($100 billion in spending cuts this year? How about this week! ), ''The Daily Caller''. Retrieved April 21, 2011.〕 In February 2011, Johnson was a featured speaker at both the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) and the Republican Liberty Caucus.〔Carey, Amanda (2011-02-08) (Potential 2012 presidential candidate Gary Johnson to speak at CPAC ), ''The Daily Caller''. Retrieved April 22, 2011.〕〔Good, Chris (2011-02-11) (Is Gary Johnson the Next Ron Paul? ), ''The Atlantic''. Retrieved April 22, 2011.〕 Johnson tied with New Jersey Governor Chris Christie for third in the CPAC Straw Poll, trailing only Ron Paul and Mitt Romney. In that poll, he placed ahead of such notables as former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich, former Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty, Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels and former Alaska Governor and 2008 Vice Presidential candidate Sarah Palin.〔Falcone, Michael (2011-02-12) (Ron Paul Wins 2011 CPAC Straw Poll, Sarah Palin Finishes a Distant 9th Place ), ''ABC News''. Retrieved April 22, 2011.〕 David Weigel of ''Slate'' called Johnson the second-biggest winner of the conference, writing that his "third-place showing in the straw poll gave Johnson his first real media hook ... He met tons of reporters, commanded a small scrum after the vote, and is a slightly lighter shade of dark horse now."〔Weigel, David (2011-02-14) (Who Won CPAC? ), ''Slate''. Retrieved April 22, 2011.〕 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Gary Johnson presidential campaign, 2012」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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