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Barr May Bring Libertarians Into Big Leagues

He's got the experience to draw votes and make his party relevant

By Sam Biddle, Newser Staff

Posted Aug 21, 2008 9:28 PM CDT

(Newser) – Though still far on the periphery of the American political scene, the Libertarian Party stands to reach unprecedented visibility with its nomination of former Republican congressman Bob Barr, writes David Weigel in Reason. By picking its "most well-known and politically astute" candidate—and one... Read full story »

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