WHEATFIELD | For Indiana gubernatorial candidate Andy Horning, less is more; that is, less government means more freedom for the citizenry by his way of thinking.

That's the message Horning and his running mate on the Libertarian ticket, Lisa Kelly, brought to government students Thursday at Kankakee Valley High School. The Libertarian duo spoke to a government class at the school.

When asked by students what would be the first thing he would do if elected, Horning said, "Get government out of your face."

"If you vote for me, you are saying that there are such things as illegal laws," Horning said, staying on point with the message that government has grown beyond its authority as granted by both the state and U.S. Constitutions.

Horning cited the "no trans fats law" passed in New York as an example of lawmakers going beyond their authority.

"What? You're carrying a Twinkie, and they're going to put you down?" Horning asked extending his arm in rifle style as the students laughed at the notion.

Stephanie Boissy, a 17-year-old senior, said she was impressed with Horning and Kelly.

"I can't vote in this election. I'm missing it by two weeks," she said. "In Current Issues class, we've been watching the debates. He stays true to the questions."

Senior Robert O'Connell, 17, already was a Horning convert.

"I think Andrew Horning is the best candidate. I wrote a paper on it for class," he said, furiously taking notes.

Teacher Paul Norwine said most of the students in Thursday's class were seniors, either of or near voting age.

"I try to inform them. I don't care how they vote, but I register them to vote," he said, adding that the 18 to 24 age group often is neglected.

Norwine said invitations were extended early on to Gov. Mitch Daniels and Democratic candidate Jill Long Thompson, but Horning was the only candidate who agreed to participate.