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Libertarian Barr Not Here for
the Party Unity

Greets Ron Paul's 'undorsement' with snub, solo event

Washington Post Washington Post Sep 11, 08 11:59 AM CDT
(Newser) - When Ron Paul convened a coalition of third-party candidates yesterday and endorsed them all, he dashed Libertarian presidential candidate Bob Barr’s hopes of a solo Paul endorsement, writes Dana Milbank in the Washington Post . So Barr staged a separate press conference, where he announced that he’s not here to make friends. More »

More about:  Ron Paul • Ralph Nader • Bob Barr • Libertarian Party • libertarian • third parties

 Paul Undorses McCain, Obama 

Texan calls for strong third-party protest vote

CNN CNN Sep 10, 08 4:48 PM CDT
(Newser) - Ron Paul wants you to vote for a third-party candidate, CNN reports. The failed Republican presidential wannabe doesn’t particularly care whether you back Ralph Nader, Bob Barr, Cynthia McKinney, or Chuck Baldwin—all of whom are declared candidates—but he had no kind words for John McCain or Barack Obama during today's endorsement. More »

More about:  Barack Obama • Republican • Democrats • GOP • Ron Paul • third party candidacy • libertarian • third parties • third-party campaign

Ron Paul Hosts His Own Convention Across the River


Washington Times Washington Times Sep 2, 08 8:57 PM CDT
(Newser) - The McCain campaign has been talking with Ron Paul in attempts to bring his supporters into the Republican fold, even as Paul staged a separate rally for 10,000 loyalists across the river from the RNC in St. Paul tonight, the Washington Times reports. Paul offered no endorsement for the GOP nominee as he arrived at the gathering, calling John McCain "the lesser of two evils," ABC reports. More »

More about:  GOP • Republican National Convention • Ron Paul • libertarian

 Barr Set for Libertarians 

Ex-Republican nabs nomination, names running mate

Associated Press Associated Press May 26, 08 10:12 AM CDT
(Newser) - Bob Barr won the Libertarian nomination yesterday, beating scientist Mary Ruwart 324-276 after six rounds of voting. The former GOP congressman from Georgia then swiftly named fifth-round dropout Wayne Allyn Root as his vice-presidential choice. Former Democratic candidate Mike Gravel, meanwhile, dropped out in the fourth round. More »

Barr Considers Libertarian Bid for White House

Ex-GOP rep launches exploratory committee for 2008 race

The Hill The Hill 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 that they have faced year after year after year, and that is for going for the lesser of two evils,” he said. More »

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

Paul Revels in GOP Rebel Role

Debate underlines contrasts between firebrand and fellow candidates

Los Angeles Times Los Angeles Times Jan 11, 08 5:31 PM CST
(Newser) - Fox relented and let GOP maverick Ron Paul join in last night’s South Carolina presidential debate, and the excitable libertarian made the most of the opportunity, the Los Angeles Times notes. Paul provided his characteristic stark contrast with the mainstream candidates and several of the evening's high points, as he witheringly cataloged the party's failings over the last 8 years to live up to what he considers conservative standards. More »

More about:  Iraq war • Ron Paul • South Carolina primary • libertarian • GOP debate

OPINION

Candidate Paul: Awkward But Authentic

Carlson takes the measure of the Libertarian Republican

New Republic New Republic Dec 26, 07 4:09 PM CST
(Newser) - Republican presidential hopeful Ron Paul speaks tonelessly about such drab subjects as the constitutionality of the Federal Reserve, but people like him anyway, writes Tucker Carlson in the New Republic , perhaps because they see “authenticity.” The no-longer-bow-tied pundit returns from the campaign trail sure about one thing: "The crowds at Ron Paul rallies aren't coming to be entertained."   More »

More about:  Election 2008 • Ron Paul • campaign trail • constitutionality • libertarian • Tucker Carlson

Paul Challenges GOP Agenda on Campaign Trail

"Lone wolf''s" campaign gains traction with the young and wired

New York Times New York Times Jul 22, 07 8:49 AM CDT
(Newser) - Most Americans know him—if at all— as the firebrand Texas congressman who’s always pushed to the end of the line during debates. Ron Paul flounders at the bottom of national polls, but he's is the most “friended” Republican on myspace.com. And he's the lone GOP presidential candidate who opposes the Iraq war. His solution to the mess, he tells the New York Times : “Just leave.” More »

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