At the 2016 Libertarian National Convention Steven Nielson lost confidence in the recommended running mate to presumptive nominee Gary Johnson , William Weld , after a poor debate performance and a mixture of words with the former Massachusetts governor . As a national delegate , Nielson confronted Gary Johnson ahead of balloting to inquire as to the nature of the Johnson/Weld ticket . The meeting , intended to be a private exchange of words , resulted in an intense five-minute dialogue which was captured by documentarians and journalists
2016 Libertarian National Convention
2016 Libertarian National Convention
Steven Nielson