Johnson: Social Issues a Losing Hand for GOP

Gary Johnson

New Mexico Independent - The last time former New Mexico Gov. Gary Johnson spoke bluntly about a GOP focus on social issues he was referencing a controversial Iowa-based marriage pledge. This time, he told the National Press Club his thoughts on the “social conservative fringe. There is no majority in America that can be built on hypocrisy and inconsistency,” Johnson said Friday in Washington, D.C.
Following the unveiling of The Family Leader‘s “The Marriage Vow“, Johnson labeled the attempt by the Iowa religious conservative organization as “unrepublican” and “offensive.” Only two candidates eventually signed the Iowa document, which was changed shortly after its unveiling to remove an especially controversial reference to slavery. The signing candidates are U.S. Rep. Michele Bachmann, who has since earned the endorsement of organization leadership member Danny Carroll, and former U.S. Sen. Rick Santorum. Read full story here: News New Mexico

Johnson: Social Issues a Losing Hand for GOP