News : Perry Johnson, presidential candidate visits Vinton

Presidential candidate Perry Johnson stops in Vinton

Presidential candidate for 2024 Perry Johnson made a stop in Vinton on Friday. A group of Benton County Republicans welcomed him at the Vinton Family Restaurant on Friday afternoon. He and his wife Diane arrived on his bus along with a handful of staff members to greet the group.

Johnson describes himself as very conservative, pro-second amendment, anti-woke, anti-China, pro-American worker, pro-life, and believes that we have live in the greatest country that the world has ever known and he intends to keep it that way.

As a firm believer that our national debt is out of control, he wrote a book and had it sent to many in Benton County called, "Two Cents to Save America." He began working in the auto industry in the 80s and has been a successful businessman in Michigan, his first concern is the debt that this country is accumulating. He believes that debt can be decreased and should be. He said that the spending has affected the very fiber of this country. His plan is to decrease the yearly budget by 2 percent each year, stating that our nation is bankrupt and in trouble.

On Friday, the national debt was 28 trillion, you can see where it is today by clicking HERE. Johnson said that he has operated 70 companies and never gone bankrupt, and he wants to bring his strategies to the budget of the U.S. government.

A robust discussion about energy production in our country, as well as the production of goods in our country compared to China. The lack of our country's ability to produce was of concern. He feels that manufacturing needs to increase so that we can compete on the world stage.

Education was also discussed and how children are taught to think concerning these issues. Patriotism especially in the next generation was also discussed.

His goal is to reach the independents during this election cycle as well as anyone concerned about these topics.

Described by many as a longshot, he believes he will win the election.

To find out more about him, you can visit his website HERE.