Gov. Gary Johnson Among the Occupy Wall Street Protesters

"The root of all evil," says GOP presidential candidate and former two-term Gov. Gary Johnson (R-N.M.), "is politicians that are going to save [us] from terrorists, from illegal immigrants, from drugs. 'Elect me,' [they say], 'and I'll save you.''

Johnson was responding to a question put to him on Tuesday, October 18, as he talked with Occupy Wall Street protesters in Manhattan's Zuccotti Park.

Reason.tv tagged along with Johnson. Among the folks he encountered were former Tea Party members, people who "got some money and should be taxed more," and individuals who questioned just what "Wall Street" meant when applied in such a vague way.

Cenk Uygur, host of the popular "Young Turks" online show, tells Johnson that despite many differences, "The Tea Party sends the exact same message as these guys: 'We're pissed man, we're tired of not getting represented.'"

Video produced by Reason.tv's Anthony L. Fisher.

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[stropssports]

Why don't we see more of Gary Johnson in the debates?? Is the establish trying to black him out also?

[JackM3x5]

"Those who would give up Essential Liberty to purchase a little Temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety." - Benjamin Franklin

[rushjunkie007]

I want to see more debates with Gary Johnson and Ron Paul both.

[AresCassell]

I can't believe I actually agree with Cenk about something

[urgit39]

its not fair when you make a video and cast your brother at 3:23

[0Enidan0]

LOL. That woman donated 80% of her money but somehow we can't depend on private donations to help the poor.

[rmcdaniel423]

2:23

You don't have the right to consume the things you consume? (Huh?!?) You think you should be taxed more, but instead of overpaying your taxes (which you're allowed to do) you gave to charity. Then, as commendable as that action was, your next remark bashes charity as a way to help the poor, as though the govt is so much better at it than you.

Protesters. Full of opinions, but short on logic.

[RedSandStudios]

@help4343 Unfortunately it is. I'm still learning about Gary and so as of now I wouldn't vote for him, but I'd be okay with him in office. Sadly I know it won't happen. I still don't plan on voting this year. I refuse to cast my ballot in this fucked up system.

[help4343]

I am sure Gary Johnson was a great Governor, but he has almost no charisma. Its hard to get anywhere in a national election without that.

[magicidiot12345]

Gary is one of the best, one of the most season politicians ever.

[Violatedfilms]

Seriously, these people have nothing better to do then protest some message that is completely incoherent.