Sarah Louise Palin, February 11, 1964 (Sandpoint, Idaho) -
VP candidate for Independent (2012)
VP candidate for Independent (aka Independent Party) (2016)
Running mate with nominee (2012): Michael Kazimer Baranowski (b. 1968)
Running mate with nominee (2016): Barry Lester Johnson (1950-2016)
Popular vote (2012, 2016): ? (0.00%)
Electoral vote (2012, 2016): 0/538
The campaign (2012):
Michael Baranowski, a Cincinnati resident who was a political science professor at Northern Kentucky University made an announcement (most likely tongue-in-cheek) on Facebook, Dec. 1, 2011--
I've decided to run for President. If elected, I promise to close our embassy in Iran (and, what the hell, in Cuba too). Sarah Palin will be my VP. We will seriously kick some foreign policy ass.
That post appeared to be the sole exploit of the Baranowski/Palin 2012 campaign. However, Baranowski did file with the FEC for US President on Feb. 13, 2016 under No Party Affiliation. Although I could not verify a running-mate for him in that one, on Mar. 26, 2016 Baranowski (a USMC vet) suggested himself as a potential VP for retired Marine General James Mattis in the event the latter decided to run for President.
The campaign (2016):
Barry Johnson filed with the FEC as an Independent for President on Aug. 5, 2014. He was originally headquartered in Junction City, Kan. but at some point relocated to Buffalo, Wyo.
Johnson launched an aggressive social media campaign, usually adorned in a cowboy hat with a crucifix attached in the front covering his long hair, a bolo tie, and a very serious demeanor. He also opened a campaign office in a stripmall in Junction City at the start of his campaign. In many cases his social media posts had links to Right wing polemicists and Fox News. Peppered in there were posts where the single Johnson was reaching out for female companionship. Some samples from his Facebook campaign site--
Aug. 26, 2014
Barry Johnson 2016 on YouTube
Please join Me in My Non-Establishment Campaign to restore Constitutional process and rights of "We the People"!
Cancerous Overbearing Overburdened MegaGovernment must be cut back by 80% in spending and agencies!
So America can Grow!
Aug. 30, 2014
You can afford a $5 donations Max.
Barry Johnson for President!
Barry Johnson 2016 on YouTube
To cleanup America!
Barry Johnson
General delivery
Junction City, Ks. 66441
Sept. 6, 2014
Barry Johnson for President!
Do not let Obama start one more War!
Do not trust the Status Quo!
Do not trust the machine!
Do not trust the BS NEWS!
Stop the Establishment of Hate!
Pull together for Peace!
Barry Johnson for President!
End game is Obama's and His Hidden AGENDA, if HE can not get it one way He will get under the covers of War powers Act!
Sept. 10, 2014
My Non-Establishment Campaign for President!
Does not support Drones or bombing at this time.
But if ISIS or ISIL are a real threat in the Mid-east Israel and Saudi Arabia can form a Collation deal with There dirt!
Jordan Turkey and several others are fully functional and are capable.
Do not TRUST the STATUS QUO!
Do not by anything that is advertised for Free on the News. Like IPhone, why support a product that get free advertising.
What is the news selling today!
WAR
ANYTHING TO DRIVE STOCKS HIGHER
Can You find anything else that the News promotes for PROFIT?
The Ebola story is chuck full of lying.
But the current Pupit President ask for something like 30 million dollars.
Leting the First Lady say what foods Owr Child should eat is unlawful!
Please consider a $5.00 donations Max.
My Campaign needs Your support to setup My Campaign needs.
If You will support My Presidential Campaign please share this post and like it!
My address is
Barry Johnson 2016
General Delivery
Junction City, Ks.66441-9999
Starting in Oct. 2014 Johnson made cryptic references to how Obama "stole my blessings" somehow flipping the 2008 and 2012 elections. This very original election analysis would be a refrain for the remainder of his campaign--
Oct. 1, 2014
Mr. Bush,
Please come to Junction City, Ks.
You know the impact My Campaign made at Your Library.
O used Secret Service Agents to block My way as O stole My blessings. And again the Election flipped with Romney in a ten or twelve points lead!
You still have SS protection.
Ask what happened in front of Knotts Berry Farm on Hwy. 39.
Barry Johnson 2016
844 S. Washington St.
Junction City, Ks. 66441
Oct. 5, 2014
My Presidential Campaign is making a prediction.
If the Prez. Is Seeing the Election going south for Democrats, He will call Marshall Law. Or very close to it.
It is going to take a good Man, not part of the Status Quo!
844 . Washington St.
Junction City, Ks. 66441
Oct. 6, 2014
The last four America Presidents were and are barbaric!
Given to much power!
The consaqunaces of War are decimating America except for the extremely Rich!
My Campaign for President will restore Peace by using the best plans.
Please consider supporting My Non-Establishment Campaign to restore Constitutional process and full vetting of all Laws.
844 S. Washington St.
Junction City, Ks. 66441
Oct. 9, 2014
Obama stole My blessings twice and flipped both Elections!
First the day before He went on Oprah, and blew Hillary out of the water.
The second time as Romney lead by ten or twelve points. He used Secret Service Agents to block My way. I tryed to get away but They would step in My path.
He slapped My shoulder and latter that day. He lead the Election!
I now run for President to reestablish Constitutional process rights and full vetting of all Laws
Barry Johnson 2016
844 S. Washington St.
Junction City, Ks. 66441
Oct. 16, 2014
The Election flipped when Secret Service Agents blocked My way at Knotts Berry Farm. Trying to cross the street the Agent on the same corner stood in My way. And would not let Me get to the button.
I said I did not want the President near me.
He said Barry I will take You to the ground.
I tryed to go to the left as the Agent blocked My way again, just then Obama slapped My shoulder.
The out come the day and next was The Romney leading by ten or twelve points crashed! Romney's campaign never Recovered.
My Campaign will restore Constitutional process rights and full vetting of all Laws.
$5 donations Max so all can be part of Government once again.
Oct. 17, 2014
Obama is going to hit the bricks!
Stealing a Man's gift for God will get the better of You before it is over.
My gifts blessings were earned by Faith.
Faith that can restore Constitutional process rights and full vetting of all Laws.
Barry Johnson for President
Barry Johnson 2016
844 S. Washington St.
Junction , Ks. 66441
$5 max. Donations
Oct. 27, 2014
When Elected this President will replace every Ten Commandments knocked down. With a cast steel marker ten feet into concrete!
It looks very much like My Prayers did Eradicate Ebola.
Pray with Me now that the Lava flow stops!
Agree with Your Mate in Prayer
Pray for Godly People in Government
$5.00 donations Max
844 S. Washington St.
Junction City, Ks. 66441
Nov. 3, 2014
It is My Presidential Campaign position that picking on Tayloɾ Swıft Is an A Class 1 felony. Besides being Lame!
Few Entrepreneurs are a clean and talented!
Just sayin a step above does get ridiculed...
Nov. 9, 2014
I am Praying for a total collapse of all the Muslim Brotherhood.
From the top down ever Person Law and way!
PLEASE JOIN ME IN PRAYER
WE CAN TAKE OWR COUNTRY BACK WITH PRAYERS
Dec. 12, 2014
Remember The Tea Party movement is funded by Democrats!
Barry Johnson for President
Dec. 16, 2014
Is there any Lady single in North America
Jan. 14, 2015
Hannity You want Barry Johnson 2016 on YouTube
Get the Staff on My Campaign
Christian Conservative will to let God Lead America!
Apr. 6, 2015
I brought rain to Texas.
I can to California
I just need to Talk to someone on the ground There The Governor would be best
785-492-2252
Barry Johnson for President
Apr. 10, 2015
God Is still in the Business of Creating.
I know because I help Him do it
Barry Johnson for President
You will know soon the difference
Apr. 24, 2015
My Campaign for President is not In Favor of George Soros in any way.
Barry Johnson for President on YouTube
Apr. 30, 2015
Quite simply We need to return to old America
May 29, 2015
My Campaign for President is over.
This is one of a few Public Notices
June 28, 2015
Evert time I am Hacked My will grows stronger.
I am running for President.
Both Parties have failed and are like a train wreck on both sides of the tracks.
I ask all God fearing Americans to go Independent for one Cycle. So both Parties can find There Way once more.
It will take an Outstanding Outsider ro restore due process.
June 30, 2015
Barry Johnson for President
Obama used My Blessings to flip both Election.
I have used then to
Stop Ebola and Hysteria
Stop Disney Measles and Hysteria
Stop Jade Helm it Texas with flood
Bring rain in Az Ca Nm Tx and Kansas
On a Personal note the second flip happened as Romney lead by 10 or 12
Mid noon You said. Something is wrong
Romney's lead is gone but Obama leads but there no numbers.
Type it in to follow up
forpresidentusa@Yahoo.com
God alone will restore America
His Servant all ways Barry Johnson
Sept. 25, 2015
God is truly use Me to restore Peace in the World.
Barry Johnson for President
$5 max. donation
844 S. Washington St.
Junction City, Ks. 66441
Oct. 15, 2015
As You can see Trump uses My Moto
Just as Obama used My Blessings to flip both of His Elections and Yes it does matter.
Johnson put most of his energy into Twitter after mid-Nov. 2015--
Nov. 16, 2015
Does anyone understand the U.N. brings unrest to Depopulat the World
Nov. 20, 2015
God turned away 8 Hurricanes
God alone can turn America to Peace
This Nation is failing
We must Pray
Dec. 2, 2015
They shout climate Change
But the real truth is a far greater danger!
Big bloated Government
Only cut in spending...
Dec. 17, 2015
Ask Putin why He wants Trump
Dec. 22, 2015
Avoid the Trump Trap
He is breaking ice for Global Bill
Only One Independent earning WTP's
Vote
$5max
98%
80%
PEACE
Dec. 23, 2015
Liberal's have elevated Terrorism to Religion, because of Money!
$5Max Donations can change the balance of power.
Jan. 24, 2016
Trump is a brutal Man
No Bible or Decorum in Him
I run to support all We The People
Feb. 20, 2016
Trump will burn up way before He is Elected
Mar. 24, 2016
My Brother tryed to kill Me last night
Locked in My room felt lkis a hammer hit My ribs hard
I make this record so He will be caught
Mar. 30, 2016
Vote for no golf
Vote Johnson
Please Retweet
Apr. 12, 2016
Guns R not the Problem
Liberal courts
RapmusicViolence
Violence in Movies games
WTPF G&C
May 11, 2016
Any Lady single in Wyoming
Love to buy You dinner
Johnson's health began to seriously decline as the campaign entered the final quarter--
Aug. 20, 2016
I have been very sick
But My smile returned this Morning Barry Johnson for President
Oct. 3, 2016
Very Pleased half way done with Cancer treatment, can report great Progress! God is good all the time! !! !!!
Oct. 16, 2016
Trump ratchets up 'rigged election' claims, which Pence downplays
http://cnn.com/2016/10/15/politics/donald-trump-rigged-election-hillary-clinton/index.html
How can Don be President
Not trusting the Election
On Jan. 5, 2015 Johnson indicated former Gov. Sarah Palin was "my first choice for VP" and provided a link to her pontificating on Fox. Palin had been Sen. McCain's running-mate in 2008 and conventional wisdom has it that her lack of administrative experience combined with extreme pandering to the Christian far Right was one of the major factors in the Republican ticket's defeat that year.
Johnson was certainly not the first obscure Presidential candidate to select an unwitting celebrity or famous political figure as a running-mate. Given her iconic status with Tea Party conservatives, it is surprising no previous Independents had "nominated" her earlier. Palin probably had no idea she was "running" for VP a second time.
During the course of Johnson's campaign, Palin's stint as a pundit for Fox came to an end in 2015 when her contract was not renewed. Also in that year her book Sweet Freedom: A Devotional was published, a work linking Bible verses with politics.
In Jan. 2016 she endorsed Trump but interestingly that action did not later translate into a Cabinet or executive appointment. Some pundits felt Trump's hypersensitive reaction to criticism would not have tolerated an outspoken woman like Palin in his ranks, especially one who would have distracted the media spotlight and attention he so much craved.
Johnson died in Buffalo, Wyo. a week after the election, Nov. 15, 2016. If the Johnson/Palin ticket had emerged victorious on Election Day, the Electoral College would have faced an interesting set of decisions.
Election history:
1992-1996 - Wasilla, Alaska City Council (Nonpartisan)
1996-2002 - Mayor of Wasilla, Alaska (Nonpartisan)
2002 - Lt. Governor of Alaska (Republican) - primary - defeated
2006-2009 - Governor of Alaska (Republican)
2008 - US Vice-President (Republican) - defeated
Other occupations: Chair of the Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission, sports reporter, author, political pundit, reality television host
Notes:
PNW trivia alert!! In 1984-1985 Palin was known as Sarah Heath and attended the University of Idaho in Moscow. At that same time I was working 7 miles away as a faculty librarian at Washington State University. Who knows? I could've bumped into her at Gambino's, the Nobby Inn, or Bookpeople.
