Slay the “two-party dinosaur”: 4 surprising facts about the Libertarian ticket

In an election year in which American voters dislike the presumptive Republican and Democratic nominees more than ever before, Libertarian running mates Gary Johnson and William Weld were given a historic opportunity on Wednesday when CNN broadcast a town hall for the third-party candidates.

Johnson and Weld said they are happy to provide an alternative to those feeling politically homeless.

“I believe that the two-party system is a two-party dinosaur and that they’re about to come in contact with the comet here,” Johnson stated. “I think that’s a real possibility.”

Here are four surprising take-aways from the town hall.

1. Government Should Step in to Defend Constitutional Rights