* * May 24, 2011
Dear Friend, If you haven’t heard it already, take a few minutes to give it a listen. It’s the interview that has everyone talking – and Facebook “likes” skyrocketing into the stratosphere. I’m talking, of course, about Governor Gary Johnson’s absolutely rib-tickling appearance<http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=17899842&msgid=115825&act=ORUO&c=800080&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.garyjohnson2012.com%2Fgov-johnson-plays-wait-wait-dont-tell-me-on-npr-519>on NPR’s *Wait Wait… Don’t Tell Me!* Click on the image below to listen: <http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=17899842&msgid=115825&act=ORUO&c=800080&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.garyjohnson2012.com%2Fgov-johnson-plays-wait-wait-dont-tell-me-on-npr-519> As host Peter Sagal said in his introduction: "Gary Johnson built a construction business from nothing; then became a two-term Republican governor of a Democratic-leaning state, New Mexico. He cut taxes and put the budget in surplus. He has competed in triathlons and climbed Everest. He lives in a house he built himself. And he once put out a forest fire with his feet." If you believe, as I do, that Governor Johnson is the best leader for our nation, consider a generous donation as a show of support: donate.garyjohnson2012.com<http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=17899842&msgid=115825&act=ORUO&c=800080&destination=https%3A%2F%2Fdonate.garyjohnson2012.com%2F> Sagal went on to say: "We looked you up and we were amazed. You are like - if we had like a campaign consultant draw up the ideal candidate<http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=17899842&msgid=115825&act=ORUO&c=800080&destination=https%3A%2F%2Fdonate.garyjohnson2012.com%2F>, it would be you. You are fiscally conservative, which is absolutely essential these days. You cut taxes in New Mexico. You vetoed all these budgets - I mean you actually held the record for vetoes nationally, right, during your two terms? …I just want to say, I mean one of the things you hear a lot about in presidential primaries is toughness, how tough is he. And you've got this locked<http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=17899842&msgid=115825&act=ORUO&c=800080&destination=https%3A%2F%2Fdonate.garyjohnson2012.com%2F>. You've done four or five Hawaii Ironman Triathlons. That's the two mile swim, the hundred mile bike ride, the marathon." Perhaps the funniest moment came later<http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=17899842&msgid=115825&act=ORUO&c=800080&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.garyjohnson2012.com%2Fgov-johnson-plays-wait-wait-dont-tell-me-on-npr-519>in the show, when Peter Sagal asked Governor Johnson: SAGAL: Do you ever look around at the other candidates on the stage with you or on the trail with you and say "oh I wish I had that"? Is there any characteristic of any other Republican candidates that you wish you had? GOV. JOHNSON: *Or, do I look around and go, you know I got the best of all of that stuff?* (Laughter and Applause) Don’t take my word for it. Here are what the “critics” on Facebook are saying about Governor Johnson’s appearance: “Not only would he make a great president, but he is funny too!” *Mack Johnson* “This guy has it going on. I’d vote for him!” *Bruce Clay* “Heard Mr. Johnson on ‘Wait Wait’ yesterday and thought.. ‘I could see voting for this guy.’ I'm signed up.” *Matthew Moran* “This is a riot--well done” *Claudia McClain* The interview is a noteworthy moment as we introduce Gary Johnson to our fellow Americans. Listen to his *Wait Wait… Don’t Tell Me!* interview here<http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=17899842&msgid=115825&act=ORUO&c=800080&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.garyjohnson2012.com%2Fgov-johnson-plays-wait-wait-dont-tell-me-on-npr-519> . Who else could win over the NPR audience quite like this? It’s a great example of Governor Johnson’s cross-party appeal, just as he was twice elected in a 2-1 Democratic state. Governor Johnson recognizes that neither party has a monopoly on the creation of our country’s problems. He’s willing to tackle the hard questions from all audiences, and he does it with a smile. In the coming weeks, we will start to unveil our strategy to you as we target media buys to increase the Governor’s name recognition. Our success<http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=17899842&msgid=115825&act=ORUO&c=800080&destination=https%3A%2F%2Fdonate.garyjohnson2012.com%2F>will depend on two factors above all else: time and money. 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