America's Most Dangerous Politician

New Mexico Gov. Gary Johnson

Michael W. Lynch from the January 2001 issue

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Johnson: No question. Being governor of a state gives you enormous ability to do just that. I think we have moved the needle in the right direction. I’ll be honest with you about where I think we have moved the needle the least. It’s probably in the welfare reform areas, in getting a handle on child support. I don’t think I have done anything to move the needle on education in New Mexico other than funding by about $500 million more.

Reason: How about tax cuts? Did you get the tax cuts you wanted to see?

Johnson: No. I cut taxes to the tune of about $123 million on an annual basis. [New Mexico’s budget will be $3.5 billion in fiscal year 2001.] But any citizen in the state would be hard pressed to tell you what any of those were. Every single year, I have advocated significant income tax reduction, and I will continue to do so. It’s significant that we’ve had no tax increases in New Mexico since I’ve been governor. It has never happened before. But we haven’t had the cuts I’ve wanted either.

Reason: Your term’s up January 1, 2003. What’s next for you? More politics?

Johnson: No politics in my future. I have effectively pulled the pin on my political career with my stance on drugs, and I recognize that up front.

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…erichosemann | November 22, 2009 Gary Johnson For President, 2012? Who is he? What’s he all about? Brad Smith at Division of Labour wonders aloud. Follow the links, especially good is his Reason profile. Posted in Uncategorized | Tags: 2012, Libertarianism « Entrepreneurial Success Doesn’t Depend On Merit Leave a response Click here to cancel reply. Name * Email * Website Your…

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…by Bragg. Note: This is a condensed version of a longer interview. For the full half-hour version, go here. Back in 2001, Reason called Johnson “the most dangerous politician in America.” Find out why. Attn, DC Area Reasonoids: Johnson is scheduled to appear tonight from 7pm to 8.30pm at a Republican Liberty Caucus meeting that will be held atOld Dominion Brewhouse (9th and M St, near the…

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