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Published: 05/25/08

Former Rep. Bob Barr Wins Libertarian Nod

By  Denise Williams - Politics Daily
Former Rep. Bob Barr Wins Libertarian Nod

Former Georgia Congressman (1995-2003), Bob Barr, has won the Libertarian Party nomination as candidate for president. The party convention, held this week in Denver, nominated Barr on the 6th ballot, defeating Mary Ruwart - a research scientist. Barr, probably best known for his role in the Bill Clinton impeachment trial, left the Republican Party in 2006 and shortly thereafter set up an exploratory commission for the 2008 presidential campaign. Barr, long a favorite of some conservatives, leads some to think he might pull some votes from John McCain in November. However, since leaving ...

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Published: 05/12/08

Bob Barr to Run for President

By  Jay Allbritton - Politics Daily
Bob Barr to Run for President

Former Republican Representative from Georgia, Bob Barr, officially announced his run for president today. Barr will first have to secure the Libertarian Party's nomination. If Barr does get on the ballot in November, he is perceived as a potential drain on John McCain's support among reluctant conservatives. Barr helped lead the impeachment of former President Bill Clinton. He has since broke with the Republican party over a variety of issues, including the Patriot Act and the invasion and occupation of Iraq, which Barr fervently opposes. He has consistently railed against the politics of ...

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