Larry King Now Season 1 Episode 46 Governor Gary Johnson, Part 1
- TV14
- October 2, 2012
- 1620 min
Governor Gary Johnson, Part 1, is the 46th episode of season 1 of Larry King Now. The episode features an exclusive interview with Gary Johnson, the former Governor of New Mexico, who was also the Libertarian nominee for President of the United States in the 2012 and 2016 elections.
The episode starts with Larry King introducing Governor Johnson and talking briefly about his political career. Johnson then comes on the show and talks about his reasons for running for President as a Libertarian candidate. He discusses the issues he stands for such as limited government, low taxes, free markets, criminal justice reform, and drug policy.
Johnson talks about his experience as Governor of New Mexico, where he emphasized cutting government spending, revising regulation, and vetoing laws. He also discusses his efforts to legalize marijuana during his term as Governor.
The discussion then moves on to the 2016 Presidential election, where Johnson was the Libertarian candidate but was not allowed on the debate stage. He talks about the challenges faced by third party candidates and the need for electoral reform.
Larry King asks Governor Johnson about his opinion on Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton, and their policies. Johnson talks about being fiscally conservative and socially liberal and mentions some of the policies he disagrees with from both candidates.
Governor Johnson also addresses issues such as climate change, education reform, and the economy. He presents his solutions and ideas, which he believes can improve the current situation in the country.
The conversation ends with Johnson expressing his views on the importance of individual liberty and ultimately why he feels that the Libertarian Party is the best political ideology for the future of the United States. Overall, Governor Gary Johnson, Part 1 is an insightful interview that offers viewers a glimpse into the mind of one of the most influential Libertarian politicians in the country.