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WillParkinson Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue May-13-08 08:50 AM
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Crafter Of Federal DOMA Launches Libertarian Presidential Bid
Source: 365Gay.com/Associated Press

(Washington) Former Republican Rep. Bob Barr launched a Libertarian Party presidential bid Monday, saying voters are hungry for an alternative to the status quo who would dramatically cut the federal government.

His candidacy throws a wild card into the White House race that many believe could peel away votes from Republican Sen. John McCain given the candidates' similar positions on fiscal policy.

Barr, who has hired Ross Perot's former campaign manager, acknowledged that some Republicans have tried to discourage him from running. But he said he's getting in the race to win, not to play spoiler or to make a point.



Read more: http://www.365gay.com/Newscon08/05/051308barr.htm
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WildClarySage Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue May-13-08 10:10 AM
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1. why would a libertarian give a shit about who someone marries?
isn't that a governmental intrusion into a private liberty?

what-ev. McCain is definitely imploding nicely on his own.
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