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NEWS ABOUT: fringe candidates

fringe candidates stories: 3 news summaries

Barr Considers Libertarian Bid for White House

Ex-GOP rep launches exploratory committee for 2008 race

Apr 6, 08 11:47 AM CDT
(Newser) - With only seven months left in the presidential race, Republican-turned-Libertarian Bob Barr is considering tossing his hat belatedly into the ring, the Hill reports. The ex-congressman said it was up to the Libertarians to give the American people a "real choice." "They deserve better than the choices... More »

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Mike Gravel • libertarian • Libertarian Party • candidacy • fringe candidates • Election 2008 • Bob Barr

Ferrell to Stump This Fall, But Only Onstage

Comedian plans candidate character for upcoming solo show

Jan 19, 08 10:45 AM CST
(Newser) - Will Ferrell is working on a one-man show that could hit Broadway this fall, and he may focus the routine on an interactive bit starring a mock presidential candidate, Politico reports. The onetime "Saturday Night Live" George Bush doppelganger plans to incorporate a stump speech, question-and-answer session, and political... More »

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theater • satire • Broadway • fringe candidates • Will Ferrell • solo show

OPINION

Not Far Enough Off His Rocker

Duncan Hunter is too boring to be a successful fringe candidate

Dec 6, 07 7:42 AM CST
(Newser) - Duncan Hunter may be the “hard-ass conservative” running for president, the New Republic’s Eve Fairbanks allows, but the congressman dubbed “Pat Buchanan with a smile” is simply too boring to fill the fringe niche. Sure, he wants a double fence on the Mexican border and to withhold... More »

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abortion rights • Howard Beale • Duncan Hunter • Pat Buchanan • fringe candidates

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