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The other candidate running for president besides Trump, Clinton, and Sanders

Talk of Trump, Sanders, and Clinton has been dominating the headlines, but many voters say they might not vote for any of those candidates, turning to a third p...

Talk of Trump, Sanders, and Clinton has been dominating the headlines, but many voters say they might not vote for any of those candidates, turning to a third party option instead.

That's where the Libertarian Party comes in. The party's convention was held in Orlando and Former New Mexico Governor and 2012 Libertarian Candidate Gary Johnson won his party's nomination. But who is Johnson and what does his party stand for?

As Johnson explains, "Fiscally conservative, socially liberal and, hey, when it comes to these military interventions, I'm a real skeptic." Johnson adds, "I'm all about smaller government. I think government tries to do too much and in the process it taxes us too much. Living your life, personal freedom, I think most Republicans fall in that category. I think most Americans fall in that category."

The Libertarian Party's platform is a mix of ideas from Democrats and Republicans. Their party says they're seeing a 30% spike in membership this election.

Johnson is currently polling at 10% across the country. He needs 15% to earn a spot on the debate stage next to the eventual Republican and Democratic nominees.

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