Two-Term New Mexico Governor and presidential candidate of the Libertarian Party, Gary Johnson is scheduled to speak at the Detroit Economic Club on September 14, 2016.
Johnson will present his economic perspective at 12:30 p.m, after a noon lunch at the Westin Book Cadillac, at this time, the event is open to DEC members and their guests only as a large turnout is expected.
As governor, Johnson cut taxes 14 times, balanced the state’s budget, and left New Mexico with a billion-dollar surplus. Although state spending increased substantially during his tenure, it was Democratic legislatures that led the surge in spending by overriding Johnson’s veto power on several occasions. Despite this, the rise in spending was one of the lowest in the nation due to over 700 vetos.
The CATO Institute gave the governor favorable fiscal grades, stating “Johnson’s staunch fiscal conservatism has been much needed, but also much resisted.” Johnson “reduced the number of state employees by nearly 10 percent, and he has set a state record for legislative vetoes.” Johnson’s VP candidate, governor Bill Weld of Massachusetts, was also highly rated.
Coming just twelve days before the first presidential debates, interest should be high as Johnson nears the 15% polling threshold for inclusion in the debates. Currently exceeding 10% in national average compiled data, Johnson polled at 11.5% in Michigan according to a Detroit News poll done in June.
Republican nominee Donald Trump presented his views to the DEC on August 8, while Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton has yet to appear.
Johnson’s appearance at the Detroit Economic Club could be at a crucial point in his campaign for the presidency, just seven weeks before the November election.
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CONTACT: Bill Gelineau, Chairman
Libertarian Party of Michigan
888-Free-Now (888-373-3669)
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https://www.cato.org/blog/cato-fiscal-grades-gary-johnson-william-weld
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