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As a former New Mexico resident who lived under Gary Johnson's entire tenure as governor from 1995 to 2003, I can attest to his leadership, common sense and concern for his constituents.

He was one of the most fiscally conservative governors, a Republican TWICE elected in a heavily blue state that is two-to-one Democrat. He vetoed over 750 bills meant to help special interests, he did not raise taxes and he left the state with a balanced budget.

Imagine life without the IRS, without income tax. Imagine only having to pay a flat 23 percent consumption tax for nonessential items. Imagine paying taxes on only what YOU choose to purchase. Imagine a country in which our constitutionally protected civil liberties are taken seriously.

I implore you to give him an honest gander. He could upset the election!

— Elizabeth Crounse, Phoenix