For this Anchorage Republican, Johnson trumps Trump

A self-described “progressive Republican,” Sam Moore voted for Mitt Romney, John McCain and George W. Bush. But this time around, he says he can’t support Donald Trump. He’s voting for Libertarian Gary Johnson, instead. (Photo by Rachel Waldholz, Alaska’s Energy Desk – Anchorage)
A self-described “progressive Republican,” Sam Moore voted for Mitt Romney, John McCain and George W. Bush. But this time around, he says he can’t support Donald Trump. He’s voting for Libertarian Gary Johnson, instead. (Photo by Rachel Waldholz/Alaska’s Energy Desk)

Libertarian vice presidential candidate Bill Weld is stumping in Anchorage this week. Weld is running with Gary Johnson, the former New Mexico governor and two-time Libertarian presidential nominee. Weld himself is a former governor of Massachusetts.

Recent polls show the ticket pulling anywhere from 7 to 18 percent of the vote in Alaska.

One of those voters is 31-year-old Samuel Moore, of Anchorage. Moore is a financial analyst who’s active in local Republican politics. But while he voted for Mitt Romney, John McCain and George W. Bush, he says he can’t support Donald Trump.

You can find our other interviews with Alaska voters here:

In Anchorage, a Trump supporter keeps the faith

In St. Paul, this Alaskan vows ‘Never Trump’

Young Clinton fan ‘totes’ her support

For this Anchorage Republican, Johnson trumps Trump

For Trump supporter, Clinton presidency raises fears of ‘last days’

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