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Tully Mars · 05-26-2008, 05:39 AM

Libertarians Sidle Up to Barr?

May 26, 2008 6:54 AM

After six rounds of voting, the more than 650 delegates to the Libertarian Party Convention in Denver picked former Rep. Bob Barr, R-Georgia, as their presidential nominee.

"I'm sure we will emerge here with the strongest ticket in the history of the Libertarian Party," Barr said. "I want everybody to remember that we only have 163 days to win this election. We cannot waste one single day."

Barr was controversial among Libertarians for having voted for the PATRIOT Act and the Defense of Marriage Act, but he told delegates he had changed and would kill the former and tweak the latter.

Another former Republican -- Vegas handicapper Wayne Root -- is Barr's Veep.

Given this guys voting record I'm little surprised by this choice.

Anyone else have thoughts?

Edit: Better Rat?

05-26-2008, 05:39 AM	#1 (permalink)
Tully Mars Living in a Warmer Insanity Super Moderator Location: Yucatan, Mexico	Libertarians Sidle Up to Barr? Libertarians Sidle Up to Barr? May 26, 2008 6:54 AM After six rounds of voting, the more than 650 delegates to the Libertarian Party Convention in Denver picked former Rep. Bob Barr, R-Georgia, as their presidential nominee. "I'm sure we will emerge here with the strongest ticket in the history of the Libertarian Party," Barr said. "I want everybody to remember that we only have 163 days to win this election. We cannot waste one single day." Barr was controversial among Libertarians for having voted for the PATRIOT Act and the Defense of Marriage Act, but he told delegates he had changed and would kill the former and tweak the latter. Another former Republican -- Vegas handicapper Wayne Root -- is Barr's Veep. Given this guys voting record I'm little surprised by this choice. Anyone else have thoughts? Edit: Better Rat? __________________ I used to drink to drown my sorrows, but the damned things have learned how to swim- Frida Kahlo Vice President Starkizzer Fan Club Last edited by Tully Mars; 05-26-2008 at 08:17 AM..