On top of that, Johnson’s verbal slip this morning isn’t the first mistake of this nature the Libertarian candidate has made… And when I heard the question Aleppo, I’m thinking in terms of acronym – what does that stand for?
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Johnson, a former two-term Republican governor of New Mexico, has been campaigning for a spot on the stage at the first presidential debate on September 26. “But understanding what is happening in Syria, that it is very serious”.
A day later, Johnson says he should not be judged by a momentary goof. “I think that can happen to anyone”, Weld said.
To qualify, they must register 15 percent support in five recognized national polls, according to a threshold set by the debate commission. He had been hovering around 10 percent before demonstrating on “Morning Joe” that he’s better suited to co-star in the next sequel of “Dumb and Dumber”.
On the question about the best way to deal with terrorist threats in the United States, Weld – a former U.S. Attorney for MA – said he would create a 1,000 member Federal Bureau of Investigation task force dedicated to tracking lone wolf killers. It looked as if there might be a real chance for Johnson to make the debate stage alongside Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump.
Romney has not endorsed Trump and, indeed, is one of the most-outspoken Republican critics of Trump. On Wednesday night, Mitt Romney, the 2012 Republican nominee, publicly called for Johnson and Weld to be included in the presidential debates.
But many on social media also voiced dismay, posting poignant pictures of years of bloodshed in the Syrian city under the phrase “This is Aleppo”. Clinton chucked at a news conference when asked about Johnson’s flub.
Additionally, he got into his belief that medicinal and recreational marijuana should be fully legalized.
Even Clinton had a laugh at his expense Thursday.
Surprisingly MSNBC interviewer said, are you kidding?
Just a few minutes later, however, Johnson was directed to a convention center auditorium named after Harriet Tubman. Nobody’s flawless, not even the New York Times.
Johnson is now at an average of 9 percent nationally, but the former governor has seen increasing support in some states. I blanked. It happens, and it will happen again during the course of this campaign.
“I’m incredibly frustrated with myself”, he said. Mr. Johnson also said he thought the question was a fair one since he’s running for president.
As for the impact the matter would have on his presidential prospects, Johnson said that would be up to the voters to decide.
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“For those who believe this is a disqualifier, so be it”, he said.
