Gary Johnson debates 'Obama'

It’s time to throw “debate an Obama impersonator” on your list of “things not to do if I want to be president.”

Former governor of New Mexico Gary Johnson forgot to adhere to that rule Thursday night when he debated “President Obama” on John Stossel’s Fox Business show.

Media Matters reported the faux debate and pointed out that “libertarian-leaning presidential candidates couldn't really book a debate with Obama, so an imitation will have to do.”

On the show, Obama impersonator Reggie Brown played the part of the president for seven long minutes, reciting real Obama quotes for Johnson to counter. A small studio audience was there to clap for Johnson and boo fake POTUS.

Media Matters pointed out that Stossel is a fan of these “SNL”-worthy debates and had Rep. Ron Paul chat with the same Obama impersonator in April.