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Gary Johnson

http://ouramericainitiative.com/about-gary-johnson

//Gary Johnson | Our America Initiative//. Web. 11 Nov. 2011..

1.) Gary Johnson is Republican 2.) Outspoken advocate for efficient government, lower taxes, winning war on drug abuse, protection of civil liberties, revitalization of the economy and promoting entrepreneurship and privatization. 3.) Born on January 1st 1953 4.) Attended the University of New Mexico at Albuquerque (1971-1975 getting a Bachelor of Arts Degree) 5.) Was a door-to-door handy man, his success prompted him to start his own construction business (Big J Enterprises) 6.) Became a multimillion dollar corporation, employing over 1000 people 7.) Sold the company in 1999, no employee lost their job and still remains successful 8.) He was elected governor of New Mexico in 1994 9.) He had little experience in politics at the time 10.)Re-Elected in 1998 11.)He was known for his common-sense business approach in governing 12.)As governor he eliminated New Mexico’s budget deficit, cut the rate of growth in state government in half and privatized half of the state prisons 13.)Shifted state Medicaid to managed care 14.)This led to better healthcare by creating a statewide healthcare network that didn’t previously exist 15.)This also saved money 16.)Reduced state employees by over 1000 with no firings 17.)New Mexico experienced the longest period without a tax increase in state history during his term 18.)In office he vetoed 750 bills 19.)Thousands of lined item vetoed bills 20.)He couldn’t run for a 3rd term in 2002, but still remains active in New Mexico

http://www.garyjohnson2012.com/front

//Gary Johnson 2012 //. Web. 13 Nov. 2011. .

1.) Wants to simplify legal immigration 2.) Reduce boarder violence through legalizing Marijuana 3.) Streamline the legal immigration process to reduce illegal immigration 4.) Don’t regulate the internet if it’s not needed 5.) Access to the internet should not be taxed 6.) Federal government shouldn’t restrict commerce that doesn’t hurt anyone 7.) The Troops should be brought back home 8.) American values shouldn’t be sacrificed to achieve foreign policy goals 9.) End the assault on privacy 10.) TSA shouldn’t have a monopoly on airport security 11.) Government needs to be neutral on personal beliefs 12.) Wants to cut spending and taxes 13.) Simplify tax code and eliminate corporate income tax 14.) Reduce federal involvement in the economy 15.) Wants to reform Medicare, Medicaid, and social security to control spending and balance the budget 16.) Thinks the Federal reserve should be transparent 17.) Federal reserve’s actions should be held at the same level as any other federal department 18.) Stop printing money 19.) Legalize and regulate Marijuana 20.) No point in wasting money for futile prohibition

http://2012.republican-candidates.org/Johnson/Biography.php

Scott, Andy. "Johnson Biography." //2012 Republican Presidential Candidates //. Web. 13 Nov. 2011. .

1.) In 1974 while studying at the University of New Mexico he decided to work part time as a handyman 2.) He started Big J Enterprises soon after graduating 3.) Started as a one-man operation to a multimillion dollar firm 4.) Secured a contract with Intel to expand their manufacturing facility 5.) He sold the firm once he got elected as Governor 6.) A clause was included to prevent the retrenchment of existing workers 7.) When finished with his 2 terms as Governor he rejoined the business sector 8.) Has interest in 3 firms 9.) He is a member of Board of Directors for the Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce 10.) He grew up in Minot, North Dakota 11.) He learned the value of money and an appreciation for diversity at an early age 12.) He carries those traits to this day 13.) Has 2 children, 32-year old daughter Leah and 29-year old son Erik 14.) Got a Degree in Political Science when graduating in 1975 15.) Oldest of 3 siblings 16.) His sister Lori is a special education teacher 17.) His brother Scott is a cardiothoracic surgeon 18.) Was married to Denise Simms 19.) At one time she was a key member in the early growth of Big J Enterprises 20.) Separated in 2005 from irreconcilable differences

http://www.issues2000.org/Gary_Johnson.htm

"Gary Johnson on the Issues." //OnTheIssues.org - Candidates on the Issues //. Web. 13 Nov. 2011. .

1.) Stop incurring more debt 2.) Supports principles that are embodied around the Equal Rights Amendment 3.) Lower the tax burden 4.) Legalize drugs to cut crimes 5.) Zero tolerance to violence against government employees 6.) Put educational funds into the hands of people who are going to use it  7.) End department of Education  8.) Current policies prevent energy development 9.) Eliminate needless barriers to free trade 10.) Wants to Repeal ObamaCare and failed Medicare prescription drug benefit 11.) Reduce military spending and foreign aid 12.) Open the boarders 13.) Member of National Governors Association/ Economic Development, Republican Governors Association, and the Western Governors’ Association 14.) Reform all entitlements (That includes Social Security) 15.) Replace the job-killing tax code with FairTax 16.) No national sale tax 17.) Eliminate ineffective interventions (Iraq & Afghanistan) 18.) Maintain long term solvency of Social security and Medicare 19.) Deal with terrorism as a joint federal-state responsibility 20.) Share the costs of legal immigration between states and federal


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//Gary Johnson | Our America Initiative//. Web. 11 Nov. 2011.. //Gary Johnson 2012 //. Web. 13 Nov. 2011. . Scott, Andy. "Johnson Biography." //2012 Republican Presidential Candidates //. Web. 13 Nov. 2011. . "Gary Johnson on the Issues." //OnTheIssues.org - Candidates on the Issues //. Web. 13 Nov. 2011. .

Outline 1. Intro and thesis, pathos <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">2. Logos, standing on issues <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">3. Ethos <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">4. Reason <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">5. Closing paragraph, restate thesis