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posted at 11:25 am on May 13, 2008 by Ed Morrissey Send to a Friend | printer-friendly Bob Barr threw his hat in the ring as a Libertarian yesterday, to the collective disinterest of everyone outside of the pundit class. About all the impact Barr will have on this election will be to provide...
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Barr Candidacy Gives Hope Paul Folks
Tuesday, May 13, 2008 - FreeMarketNews.com There is much excitement in some libertarian circles over the entrance of Bob Barr into the race for the Libertarian Party’s nomination. Even the mainstream media has been reporting his candidacy, as well as that of Mike Gravel. Based on the way these...
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Barr-ing the Door to McCain?
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Ex-lawmaker Barr launches third-party bid
WASHINGTON — As a Republican congressman who helped impeach President Clinton in 1998, Bob Barr irritated the hell out of Democrats. Now as a Libertarian seeking to run for president on his new party's ticket, Barr could balance things out. ... He threatens to hurt the...
EX-GOPER IN LIB BID FOR PRESIDENT
WASHINGTON - Former Republican Rep. Bob Barr (Ga.) launched a Libertarian Party presidential bid yesterday, saying voters are hungry for an alternative who would cut the federal government. His candidacy throws a wild card into the race that could...
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