Gary Johnson invigorates the Libertarian vote

Libertarian presidential candidate Gary Johnson spoke Thursday in Durham about the rise in libertarianism in todays political environment. Joining him at the Sanford School of Public Policy at Duke University were libertarian gubernatorial candidates Barbara Howe and Brian Irving.

The Libertarian partys appearance follows on the heels of a 16 percent increase in registered Libertarian voters in the United States last month, according to Howe. She said that mostly Democrats and independents are converting to Libertarianism.

"Our country needs a new direction," Howe said. "It needs a third party to break through."

Howe conveyed her strong opinions on the passage of Amendment One, an anti-same sex marriage law, this previous May. Howe said shebelieves the passage of the amendment was a "slap on society." She said shewas so upset by the passage of this amendment that she shredded her marriage license in front of the Attorney General's office.

This is Howes third run for Governor of North Carolina, and to boost awareness of her campaign and the Libertarian party in general, she is organizing and participating in a 5K run in all 100 counties of North Carolina. She has already visited 84 counties and hosted what she said to be successful events. On Nov.4, the day before election day, Howe plans to end her tour in Wake County by completing a 5K in front of the Governor's Mansion.

The Libertarian party currently has three candidates running for the House. One of whom is Brian Irving, who gave a brief speech after Howe.

"Our country has been at war my entire life," Irving said.

He said he feels strongly abut bringing our troops home and supports an isolationist foreign policy.

"I am presenting a completely different view than twinkle-dumb and twinkle-dumber" Irving said.

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Gary Johnson invigorates the Libertarian vote