Former New Mexico governor Gary Johnson has dropped out of the Republican primary for president and will run as a Libertarian instead. The move comes after Johnson failed to catch on with Republican voters, appearing in only one debate with the major candidates. Even Johnson admitted last month, “There’s not much hope.” While he has not formally announced his intentions, the Libertarian Party chairman remarked to Politicothat Johnson’s move is “the worst kept secret.” Johnson plans to announce his switch in Santa Fe on Dec. 28.
