Some of his positions are the same as or close to mainstream Republican positions. (The Johnson/Weld platform can be found here.) He supports the FairTax and if elected president would abolish the Federal Reserve. As governor he tried (unsuccessfully) to implement school vouchers statewide.
However many of Johnsons other positions would not resonate well with Republicans.His campaign websiteclaims that Legalizing and regulating marijuana will save lives and make our communities safer by eliminating crime and creating an industry that can legitimately participate in Americas economy." In addition to his support for legalizing marijuana use he supports same-sex marriage and believes federal law should prohibit businesses from refusing service for same-sex weddings. He boass of promoting marriage equality" before any of the Democrats.
Some of his positions are the same as or close to mainstream Republican positions. (The Johnson/Weld platform can be found here.) He supports the FairTax and if elected president would abolish the Federal Reserve. As governor he tried (unsuccessfully) to implement school vouchers statewide.
However many of Johnsons other positions would not resonate well with Republicans.His campaign websiteclaims that Legalizing and regulating marijuana will save lives and make our communities safer by eliminating crime and creating an industry that can legitimately participate in Americas economy." In addition to his support for legalizing marijuana use he supports same-sex marriage and believes federal law should prohibit businesses from refusing service for same-sex weddings. He boass of promoting marriage equality" before any of the Democrats.