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Third-Party Picks Causing Barely a Ripple 

Barr, Nader not polling high enough to be game-changers

Time Time Nov 4, 08 4:00 AM CST
(Newser) - Third-party candidates across the nations are highly unlikely to siphon off anywhere near a significant number of votes this election day, Time reports. Libertarian Bob Barr is polling around 1%—down from a peak of 6% in the summer—with Ralph Nader faring the same. The longshot candidates say their goal is not to act as spoilers, but to make discontent heard and to reform the electoral process. More »

More about:  Election 2008 • Georgia • Ralph Nader • Bob Barr • Libertarian Party • third party candidacy • third parties

OPINION

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

Libertarian Bets $1M His GPA Tops Obama's

VP candidate says skin color helped senator get into Harvard

Reason Magazine Reason Magazine Sep 5, 08 8:55 PM CDT
(Newser) - One of Barack Obama’s election opponents is putting his millions where his grades are. Wayne Allyn Root, the Las Vegas handicapper running for vice president on the Libertarian ticket with Bob Barr, has bet $1 million that he had a better GPA at Columbia University than classmate Obama. Root goes on to say in a Reason interview that Obama was a “communist” who was admitted to Harvard Law School only because he’s black. More »

More about:  Barack Obama • Bob Barr • Columbia University • Libertarian Party • betting • Harvard Law School

 Ron Paul Fans
 Stage Their Own Party

Ronstock '08 a poke in the eye for the RNC

Associated Press Associated Press Aug 30, 08 2:00 PM CDT
(Newser) - "Ronvoys" have begun converging on Minneapolis, where Ron Paul supporters plan to gather in a convention near to, but separate from, the Republican hullaboo in St. Paul. Nearly 10,000 anti-war, anti-taxes, anti-big-government, and pro-personal-liberties revelers plan to attend the Rally for the Republic, otherwise known as Ronstock '08, the AP reports. More »

More about:  Republican National Convention • Ron Paul • Minneapolis • Libertarian Party • convention

OPINION

Barr May Bring Libertarians Into Big Leagues

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

Reason Magazine Reason Magazine Aug 21, 08 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 who doesn’t compromise its radical mission—the party might actually force people to pay attention come November, he argues. More »

More about:  John McCain • Ron Paul • Bob Barr • Libertarian Party • third party candidacy

OPINION

Barr's Run
Has Many in GOP Worried

Libertarian candidate could play spoiler, but lacks key resources

New York Times New York Times Jun 28, 08 12:02 PM CDT
(Newser) - Bob Barr’s former GOP colleagues have been beseeching the Libertarian Party presidential nominee not to run against John McCain. “Please don’t do it,” Barr happily recounts being told. They fear he could do to McCain what Nader did to Gore in states such as Georgia, Alaska, and Colorado, the New York Times reports. But those prospects are anything but certain. More »

More about:  Barack Obama • John McCain • Georgia • Ralph Nader • Bob Barr • Libertarian Party

Barr Could Be the Ralph Nader of 2008: GOP

Republicans fear Libertarian will pull votes from McCain

Associated Press Associated Press Jun 22, 08 6:23 PM CDT
(Newser) - A former ally has Republicans sweating the possibility that he could siphon votes away from John McCain, the AP says. Bob Barr, an outspoken ex-GOP congressman and Libertarian Party presidential nominee, is now trying to get on the ballot in 20 states in time for November. “Bob could be the Ralph Nader of 2008,” warned a Republican consultant. More »

 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 »

More about:  Election 2008 • Bob Barr • Libertarian Party • third party candidacy • libertarian • Mike Gravel • third-party campaign

ANALYSIS

Libertarian's Run May Raise Barr for McCain

Possible candidate could benefit from Mac's ties to Bush

Economist Economist May 24, 08 4:57 PM CDT
(Newser) - Many Americans don't know Bob Barr, but they may become familiar with him as John McCain’s Ralph Nader in the 2008 election, the Economist reports. The former GOP lawmaker is seeking the Libertarian Party’s presidential nomination, and his viability shows that McCain still has work to do to win over Republican voters. More »

More about:  John McCain • Ron Paul • Bob Barr • Libertarian Party • anti war Republicans

Bob Barr Tosses Hat Into Presidential Ring

Ex-GOP rep., now Libertarian, could be McCain's Nader

CNN CNN May 12, 08 12:43 PM CDT
(Newser) - Bob Barr is running for president as a Libertarian, the former Republican congressman announced today. Once a conservative superstar who headed the impeachment crusade against Bill Clinton, Barr grew into a vocal Bush critic, and left the GOP in 2006. Barr says America wants a choice outside the two parties—and he could be a Nader-esque problem for John McCain, CNN notes. More »

More about:  Election 2008 • John McCain • Ron Paul • Bob Barr • Libertarian Party • third party candidacy • libertarianism

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 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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