The downfall of Gary Johnson: A lost opportunity for Libertarians

Libertarians are not the largest group, but they are certainly one of the loudest, and they are strong advocates of their principles.

Months after his nomination, former New Mexico Governor Gary Johnson was doing far better than anyone expected, especially with millennial voters. A mid-August Pew Research poll had him at 10 percent and on track to win more votes than any third-party candidate in 20 years. However, his poll numbers have plummeted since then, and he began to make a fool of himself and his party that is struggling to become relevant in American politics.

Nobody can forget the infamous “what is Aleppo” moment, but what has Johnson been up to since?

It is clear the governor has a good sense of humor, something desperately needed in this divisive election.

In an interview with The Guardian last week, Johnson lashed out at the interviewer about his falling poll numbers and the details of his tax plan.