Umbehr earns endorsement of Libertarian leader

Libertarian gubernatorial candidate Keen Umbehr received the endorsement Wednesday of a former New Mexico governor and 2012 presidential candidate.

Gary Johnson, who was the Libertarian Party's nominee for president two years ago and was Republican governor of New Mexico from 1995 to 2003, recommended Umbehr rather than Republican Gov. Sam Brownback, of Topeka, and Democratic Party nominee Paul Davis, of Lawrence.

"Keen Umbehr has been fighting for more transparent and accountable government for over 25 years," Johnson said. "The man has repeatedly risked everything to do the right thing."

Johnson said Umbehr was the best candidate based on a "proven background and steadfast commitment to uphold the Constitution."

Umbehr, an Alma attorney, said Johnson worked as a gatekeeper of poorly drafted legislation in New Mexico. In eight years, he said, Johnson vetoed more than 700 bills.

"He also had the most open governor's office imaginable, setting aside one afternoon each week when anyone could schedule a short meeting directly with the governor for any reason," Umbehr said. "That's good and transparent government and I'll follow his lead on both of these policies."

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Umbehr earns endorsement of Libertarian leader

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