Bob Wins Libertarian Nomination
May 25th, 2008 by StaffCongratulations to Bob, his family, our staff, all of our great supporters and delegates! With 163 days until the general election, our staff will continue to work day in and day out to propel Bob Barr to the White House.
May 25th, 2008 at 5:43 pm
I hope he brings many voters to the Libertarian party! Stick to the message of liberty!
May 25th, 2008 at 5:48 pm
Congrats! Bob and good luck. You have my vote
May 25th, 2008 at 5:49 pm
Good luck Mr.Barr, I hope you win it!
May 25th, 2008 at 6:02 pm
I just sent an email to my friends about this man. I hope he takes the country by storm and becomes the President. Obama is right, it IS time for a change.
May 25th, 2008 at 6:13 pm
Libertarians have a chance to finally make a historic run for the U.S. Presidency. God bless America and the Libertarian Presidential Candidate Bob Barr!
May 25th, 2008 at 6:17 pm
Go Barr - siphon as many votes off of McCain as you can!
May 25th, 2008 at 6:18 pm
Support Chuck Baldwin for president! Constitution party! yeah!
May 25th, 2008 at 6:18 pm
Chuck Baldwin for President!
May 25th, 2008 at 6:24 pm
Has anybody seen the movie What About Bob? Let’s not just be annoying. Let’s make Bob our next president!
May 25th, 2008 at 6:41 pm
Chuck who???
Lovers of Liberty United Behind Bob Barr!
May 25th, 2008 at 6:49 pm
This is one Conservative Republican who will be voting for Bob Barr!!!!
May 25th, 2008 at 6:53 pm
thanks for giving us all hope for our future!
May 25th, 2008 at 7:14 pm
read more about barr’s nomination:
http://thevote.abc13.com/2008/05/bob-barr-wins-n.html
May 25th, 2008 at 7:30 pm
for more on bob barr’s nomination please link below:
http://thevote.abc13.com/2008/05/bob-barr-wins-n.html
May 25th, 2008 at 7:38 pm
Bob:
Congrats, I’ve been pulling for you since the beginning.
BUT did you have to pick ROOT? Mary would have been a much better choice.
May 25th, 2008 at 7:43 pm
In my opinion, Bob is the best choice for president and I plan on voting for him, someone I can believe in as opposed to the lesser of two evils. America needs someone to put a stop to all this nonsense and we have just the person to do that. Let’s get going!!!
May 25th, 2008 at 8:00 pm
Why should I vote for you when you voted for the patriot act?
I know there is word that you regret it, but does this constitute as poor judgment making you unfit for the highest office?
I am not trying to be overly critical.
I just want a good answer that I can believe in.
May 25th, 2008 at 8:00 pm
Barr/Root ‘08
May 25th, 2008 at 8:00 pm
http://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/05/25/barr.election/index.html?iref=mpstoryview
cnn ran television coverage too. faux news has been silent.
May 25th, 2008 at 8:01 pm
cnn provided television coverage as well as coverage on their web site.
http://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/05/25/barr.election/index.html?iref=mpstoryview
faux news has been silent.
May 25th, 2008 at 8:24 pm
YES!!! Barr/Root 08.
May 25th, 2008 at 9:19 pm
Dan,
Bob Barr is far superior on the issues when compared to Barack Obama or John McCain. He’s not perfect, but then again, nobody is. People are allowed to change their views.
I feel this is the year that the LP will crack a million votes nation-wide, but we need everybody that supports the Constitution and liberty on board. That means the Constitution Party people should vote for Bob Barr too. The alternative is much worse - WWIII with Iran.
May 25th, 2008 at 9:21 pm
If we had Instant Runoff Voting, Bob Barr would be my first choice for President.
We don’t, but he’s still my number two pick (and would become number one if Obama loses his religion on ending the War).
I want to see Bob in the debates, also! It’s time we had a real third party in America. I voted for Nader in 2000 for that reason.
May 25th, 2008 at 9:26 pm
Please email the Ellen DeGeneres Show and request that she interview Barr. There is a unique opportunity here given Barr’s current position on the issue and McCain’s recent interview on Ellen. Here’s the link to contact the show:
http://ellen.warnerbros.com/show/respond/?PlugID=10
May 25th, 2008 at 9:26 pm
Bob Barr Rocks!
May 25th, 2008 at 9:31 pm
I am a lifelong Conservative Republican who loved Ron Paul and am desperately seeking an alternative to John McCain. I cannot vote for him or 99.9% of other Republicans in good conscience. Any candidate who will fulfill the wishes of the forefathers, secure the border, eliminate the income tax, preserve the bill of rights, rescind the Patriot Act, and likes homeschoolers is my friend
Government that governs best, governs least!
May 25th, 2008 at 9:34 pm
By “issue” I of course mean *** marriage
May 25th, 2008 at 9:39 pm
Matt, Chuck Baldwin is the other candidate I am currently considering. Is Keyes his VP? I have issues with Keyes due to his horrid run for Senate here in IL (WHICH GOT OBAMA ELECTED!). I am leaning toward Barr because he has the experience to win & the LP is better organized. Liberty will definitely suffer under either Obama and McCain. Conservatives and frustrated Republicans need to support ONE candidate or there isn’t a chance to turn around our country. I see our nation drifting toward big government globalism and if we don’t do something in 2008, where will we be in 2012???
May 25th, 2008 at 9:43 pm
Hurray for our side. Another check coming your way Bob!
May 25th, 2008 at 9:59 pm
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May 25th, 2008 at 10:06 pm
* * * * * * * * * CONGRATULATIONS Congressman Barr !!! * * * * * * * * *
May 25th, 2008 at 10:13 pm
I have voted for the Constitution Party candidate in the last 3 Presidential elections. They had a real chance to put a viable candidate up this election, but “purist ideology” took over instead of practicality and they nominated a no-name of Chuck Baldwin (Chuck Who?) who is going nowhere. I then turned to see if the Libertarian Party would also let their “purist ideology” likewise bear sway over practicality as well. While it was close, I am happy to see that saner minds prevailed and they nominated my first choice (Congressman Bob Barr) for President and my second choice (Wayne Allyn Root) for Vice President. For this election it will be the Libertarian Party all the way!!! NOW I’M READY TO JOIN!!!!! I’m thoroughly excited about the prospect of having the Barr/Root ticket have a come-from-behind surprise victory since not many of the people that I know want to vote for either Obama or McCain (in fact, the prospect of those 2 alternatives sickens me as I’m sure it doesn many others as well). America is anxiously looking for a viable alternative to those 2 jokers and I believe that Bob Barr is just the man to fill that bill for the majority of American voters. GO BARR/ROOT!!!!!!!
May 25th, 2008 at 10:55 pm
Cant wait to get a Barr/Root ‘08 shirt and bumper sticker! I too joined the Libertarian Party after feeling like the GOP failed me. I still disagree with a handful of libertarian views but it’s so petty I hardly find it worth losing sleep over. I’m more focused on breaking the “two-party” monopoly in D.C.!!!!
May 25th, 2008 at 11:12 pm
I just wanted to say that I’ll be switching from the GOP to the Libertarian Party. I’m fed up with the “Governance of the Pompous”. It’s time to return the power back to the people. Abraham Lincoln says it best: “That we here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain, that this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom… and that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth.
May 25th, 2008 at 11:16 pm
The first time I saw Root speak was today on CSPAN during the LP Convention; I was very impressed with him, and I think Barr/Root is going to be a very good ticket. Just hope that all Libertarians will unite under Barr/Root. I don’t consider any Libertarian that used to be a Republican to be a “NeoCon”. NeoCons are the reason why most former Republicans, like myself, left the party. I’m proud to be a Libertarian, and from here on out I will do whatever it takes to help the LP grow.
James Burns
http://bobbarr.meetup.com/15/
May 25th, 2008 at 11:20 pm
I don’t know but I am feeling underwhelmed at the moment about Bob Barr. I am not sold on him. I guess I’ll have to read up and watch media appearances to get a field for his positions.
I definitely can’t support that Chuck Balwin guy since I am an atheist and am allergic to the evangelical right on steroids aka the CP.
May 25th, 2008 at 11:50 pm
As Chair of the Utah Libertarian Party, I voted in all six ballots today, and then left for the airport before the final results were announced. Congratulations to Congressman Barr. I voted for you because I think you are likely to be the most successful candiate our party has had. I urge my fellow LIbertarians to get to work, and to send money, to make this happen. This is our opportunity to really influence national politics. Let’s do it.
May 26th, 2008 at 12:13 am
I have a question here, it is probably an ignorant one. how does he feel about the war in Iraq?
May 26th, 2008 at 12:48 am
Congratulations Bob: You also have the best man for the job in Russ. I am behind you in the fall. I will work my butt off for your campaign.
Hans
May 26th, 2008 at 1:21 am
Congrats on your nomination.
will you be supporting free market principles like legalizing both drugs and prostitution?
thank you and understand if this is a hot potato however the benefits outweigh the negatives.
May 26th, 2008 at 1:32 am
Congrats! I knew you could do it (but I was a little worried!). I watched the whole thing and it was quite exciting!
May 26th, 2008 at 1:48 am
Congratulations, Mr. Barr and Mr. Root. I hope you will support the core issues of the libertarian movement including the abolishment of the Federal Reserve, return to gold money, a non-interventionist foreign policy, and eliminating those portions of the government that are not about protecting life, liberty and property.
May 26th, 2008 at 2:25 am
Very good and happy! Barr is the best LP candidate since Ron Paul in 1988. I just hoped Mary Ruwart would have been willing to be VP candidate, for better party unity, women vote, better appeal to Greens and Independents, but Root could be a good attack dog. Karen Kwiatkowski could have been an excellent VP choice as well, with recognition outside the LP as well, foreign policy experience and name recognition and intelligent etc.
Indeed, Russ would be a very good campaign manager, wish he could have been Paul’s campaign manager in the GOP primaries…
May 26th, 2008 at 2:27 am
Congratulations, Bob!
Is Root officially his running mate?
This is going to be a dynamite campaign!
May 26th, 2008 at 2:32 am
Matt,
I actually considered voting for Baldwin, having voted for Peroutka in 2004, but I think Barr is giving us a unique opportunity to spread the message of liberty wide and far. That’s why I will be voting for Barr.
May 26th, 2008 at 3:25 am
Pleased to have stumbled upon the libertarian convention on Cspan today. As a Republican who wondered what’s happened to the GOP “real” conservatives, I kept a close eye on Ron Paul, even voting for him in the PA primary.
Bob Barr is someone I could vote for a lot easier than Keating-5 McCain. He’s as much of a Reagan/Goldwater conservative-libertarian as magic bullet Arlen Specter. So I think I’m likely to be voting for Barr this time around. If you can get past the usual media blackout and get your message to the people, you would probably be shocked with how many people like myself you can draw from the GOP.
One thing I would critique though, is that if the LP really want to make a push on the national stage, they need to act accordingly. When I watch the convention and see people walking around with monkey masks and comical nose/ear rings it lends for your party not to be taken seriously.
May 26th, 2008 at 3:25 am
I noticed that this website looks a lot like Dr. Paul’s and that Bob Barr seems to have a lot in common with the good doctor. I’m wondering if we have any way of tapping Dr. Paul’s donors? Surely they would support helping out Bob Barr.
May 26th, 2008 at 3:39 am
sorry, I know I just posted. I was wondering if anybody knows where I can get a video or a copy of the transcript of the Oxford Debate Bob Barr was going to take part in on May 8th? Please let me know!
May 26th, 2008 at 5:32 am
Bob Barr has my vote and support!
TOO BAD Mr. Barr could not entice Ron Paul to run as the VP, if he had …”We the People” would have a real shot to SHOCK the establishment; win a few electoral states in November; and throw the election results to the House of Representatives.
….Then “We the People” would finally get to decide who will be OUR next President.
With all due respect to members of the other major Third Party, (a.k.a The Constitution Party) while I like Chuck Baldwin, with 163 days left until election day The Libertarians have delivered a candidate with National name recognition … just what a Third Party needs to have an impact in November.
THANK YOU LIBERTARIANs!
Dave Nold
( a “Paulista”)
May 26th, 2008 at 5:56 am
Is it official that Root is the VP. I wish Barr could have picked a wealthy person so money would not be an issue for the candidacy.
May 26th, 2008 at 7:56 am
Hello, I am new to understanding libertarian ideology. I have a question. I am trying to find out how Mr. Barr feels about a women’s right to choose to have an abortion or not. I looked under individual issues but cannot find the answer. Can someone please tell me where I can find this information?
Congratulations Mr. Barr on your nomination.
May 26th, 2008 at 8:28 am
I agree with Dan above on being confused over your support for the Patriot Act at the same time your Issues page talks about how you’re opposed to intrusive government and loss of civil liberties and Constitutional rights. How is this not flip-flopping?
Additionally, your Issues section is too short on information about the many issues that are crucial to this election and the issues you have addressed are short on specificity. We WANT to know more about your candidacy but we want specifics.
May 26th, 2008 at 8:49 am
Why did he say that he is running for “The Presidency of the United States for America?” We say “of” America, not “for” America. This is a bad sign, and he will have a tough time keeping up with the articulation and semantics of proper speech patterns to earn a Presidency.
May 26th, 2008 at 9:03 am
Mr. Barr I have been a libertarian for many of my 53 years because I have seen the disgraceful way our greedy political system has raped our great country. You give us a fresh choice that I appreciate and I will vote for you. You will be the “CHANGE” we need in our country. Thank you and I hope “ALL” Americans that truly embrace the ideal of a change will help you succeed in your effort. (TEXAS)
May 26th, 2008 at 9:27 am
I think there may be many unhappy Democrats this year if their chosen one does not win the primaries. Bob Barr may be a great alternate. I could never vote for McCain. I would like to know a little bit more about Bob Barr. Where does he stand on women’s rights? Pro-choice??? This is a big issue with many women and could be a deciding factor for many of us.
Thanks
May 26th, 2008 at 10:15 am
Go Bob GO
May 26th, 2008 at 11:23 am
When Obama speaks of change he is speaking of changing from capitalism to marxism.
May 26th, 2008 at 11:35 am
“All Americans should be free to decide what is best for themselves and their families.”
Couldn’t agree more, Mr. Barr. Now could you tell me why you don’t think this applies to my *** friends? What about members of our armed services who’d like to worship the god of their choice?
May 26th, 2008 at 1:08 pm
it’s a good time to break two party system. i don’t believe in many libertarian stands(especially when it comes to abortion) but i like to c someone else other than what the two parties offer this election season.
May 26th, 2008 at 2:10 pm
Yes! Alright! I joined the Libertarian Party in March this year. Another former disenchanted Republican after it was clear McCain would be the nominee. But I don’t think I could ever go back now. We need to begin a reach out not only to former Republicans, but also to Democratic supporters of whoever ends up loosing the Democratic nomination. Before they “settle” in to their nominee, or decide to go with McCain. We must do this. We can’t afford an McCain presidency, but even worse an Obama presidency. We need Bob Barr! The message of liberty, small government, and especially a non-interventionist foreign policy will resonate with Americans. Bob, we’re behind you. Aim for more than just more votes than any other Libertarian. Aim for the White House. If it’s going to happen any year, this will be the year! Barr 2008!
May 26th, 2008 at 2:54 pm
I don’t see how someone who doesn’t flatly support drug decriminalization can be on the Lib ticket. It’s just such a litmus test issue, in the sense that it demonstrates that the candidate both (1) truly supports individual rights, and (2) understands economics well enough to see the horrific unintended consequences of the Drug War (most crime in America, corruption, police state paramilitary and surveillance infrastructure, constant erosion of the Bill of Rights in drug cases, focusing border control and police resources away from violent criminals and terrorists, criminals marketing drugs to kids, needlessly spending hundreds of billions, etc. etc., etc., and of course NO MEANINGFUL REDUCTION IN DRUG USE). Legalizing a few soft drugs will not address ANY of these problems. They all need to be legalized (yes, even crack and heroine and meth, as bad as they are, although nothing is anywhere near as bad as either alcohol or tobacco in terms of societal damage. We seem to be able to get by with these mass killers legally available).
Americans need to be persuaded about this issue, not pandered to.
As a typical Ron Paul “spambot”, I doubt Barr will receive a tenth the support of Ron Paul unless he takes a principled non-pandering stand on this issue, and is VERY vocal about it.
I also have to say that it was an embarrassing experience having dinner last night with two close friends that happen to be ***, and having to explain why Bob Barr was our standard bearer. Real Libs very properly have real credibility with the *** community because we will stand shoulder to shoulder with them in support of their right to equal protection under the law. Now its an exercise in making excuses. It’s frankly a disaster.
Why do I get the feeling that this post will not make it on the blog?
All that said, Mr. Barr has always been one of my favorite congressmen, and if he does get some media attention (big “if”), it will be very positive for the process.
May 26th, 2008 at 3:00 pm
Oh, by the way, we “spambots”, members of meetup groups and a very close-knit and HUGE online community, talk to each other constantly. The meetup coordinators all talk. Blacklisting constructive criticism from this blog will be the surest way to make sure you don’t get Ron Paul’s support.
Your best bet is engagement, not to copy the media and blackout any opinions you don’t like. If you can’t support your positions in an open forum, you’re in big trouble. And it will also indicate you don’t understand the significance or nature of internet-based political movements.
May 26th, 2008 at 3:42 pm
Congratulations Bob now lets win this thing and change America forever. Freedom, Liberty and and Stronger America!!!
May 26th, 2008 at 5:57 pm
Bob Barr apologized for voting for the Patriot Act.
I just donated $100. If he runs the kind of kick-*** campaign I expect, there will be more where that came from.
May 26th, 2008 at 6:51 pm
Defeat McBama! Defeat McClinton!
Bob Barr in ‘08
May 26th, 2008 at 7:18 pm
I am another disenfrachised republican and I am voted first for Ron Paul and now I will support and vote for Bob Barr!! Come on conservtives. You know constitutional libertarianism is the way. Vote your heart, not the lesser of two evils…and they are both evils. Go Barr, go!
May 26th, 2008 at 7:30 pm
If Hillary Clinton is the Democratic nominee, I will vote for Bob Barr. There is NO WAY that I can vote for john McCain!
Art Pedroza
Editor
http://Orangejuiceblog.com
May 26th, 2008 at 7:32 pm
Please email Ron Paul to ask for him for a positive statement or endorsement of Bob Barr. We need the help of his supporters.
May 26th, 2008 at 7:44 pm
RE: War on Drugs. Rob Kampia of the Marijuana Policy Project (MPP) gave a nomination speech for Bob Barr. Bob Barr has been lobbying for the MPP against his own legislation that over-turned D.C.’s medical marijuana laws. Rob Kampia and the other delegates from D.C. all voted for the nomination of Bob Barr.
Spambots. We need help spreading the message of Bob Barr. I’ve been actively posting comments on You Tube.
Bob Barr: Could you please post specific information on your stance on the many issues?
May 26th, 2008 at 8:31 pm
I’d like to see the site updated much more frequently. Links to all the articles about Bob, links to any new online video (like this morning’s CNN appearance), and more. The media center has been pretty stagnant, and not highlighting the post-convention news today is pretty foolish.
May 26th, 2008 at 10:53 pm
child in the womb also has liberties, especially to life. child in the womb is as much american as everyone else.
May 27th, 2008 at 1:37 am
I have reluctantly voted GOP the past 2 elections…2008 I am voting Barr/Root. I always thought that a vote for a third party was a vote for the Dems…especially here in Florida….it has taken me too long…but I have seen the light…I always knew that I was a Libertarian…but never voted that way….we need to do everything we can to get Barr into the debates….that will be the only way to shake things up…he needs to be polling at 15 percent to get into the debates…lets get to work!!
May 27th, 2008 at 2:37 am
Joe,
**** already are given equal protection under the law.
And I personally see nothing wrong with that DOMA, as it merely protects the States from being forced to recognize “*** marriages” from other States. Why should Utahans be forced to acknowledge the vastly different culture of, say, Massachusetts?
I think Barr has (and always has had) the correct approach to the matter: leave it to the States. That’s the Constitutional way and it must be upheld regardless of how we feel on the subject.
Personally, I think marriage should be legally defined as between a man and a woman, with a domestic partnership law to guarantee equal protection to ***/******* couples.
I do believe homosexuality is morally wrong, but I cannot force this viewpoint upon them. Shunning them is also the wrong approach. They’re our friends, neighbors, fellow citizens. I can only pray that God will convict them of their lifestyle and lead them to the truth.
Regards,
Brent
May 27th, 2008 at 2:41 am
Interestingly, Ron Paul has held the same views on abortion and *** issues, and voted accordingly, but I don’t see many Libertarians going after him for it. I’m not sure if Paul was in Congress when DOMA passed, but he has expressed his support for it, and voted for a ban on *** adoptions in the District of Columbia. Furthermore, he voted to ban partial birth abortions (which, from my perspective, is Constitutional, via the equal protection clause of the 14th Amendment).
Any thoughts?
May 27th, 2008 at 6:01 am
Having observed many elections, lets all remember after the initial euphoria and we move closer to the actual election, the punditocracy will suddenly ‘discover’ that Bob Barr is a fringe candidate. That we need a saviour, but it won’t be this year, such ashame, and its best not to waste your vote in a close election cycle.
They’ve got this schtick down to an art form, lets remind everyone that gets involved from the get-go, exactly what to expect, so they don’t get caught up in it.
Whatever dirt they dig up on Bob Barr, is nothing compared to what Obama and McCain have done in their public lives. And the only wasted voted, is a vote for tweedle dum or tweedle dee. Old school liberals and conservatives, see sawing back and forth from one to the other, doesn’t represent any type of true change, and every vote for that system, is the real wasted vote.
I’ve voted Libertarian in many election cycles, and I’ve been very proud of that, in the long run, the only wasted vote is the one you regret…I’m glad I’ve worked for change, and for however long it takes, I’ll continue to work for it.
Good luck, Bob Barr.
May 27th, 2008 at 7:00 am
I heard you on Glenn Beck and was pleased and surprised about what I heard. It never occurred to me to listen to the Libertarian party, part because the media doesn’t mention this party. Anyway, I happened to be in Denver this weekend and was at the Sheraton to pick up my cousin and was pleasantly surprised to see the convention being held. I did look at all who past hoping to see you, but never did. Doesn’t matter. Congratulations from Sunny Florida!!!
May 27th, 2008 at 8:34 am
Bob,
Congrats on the nomination. I will be actively supporting you as the Michigan Chair for Calhoun, Kalamazoo, and Branch counties. Need to purchase some yard signs and buttons from you.
Yours in Liberty,
Mike Murray
Battle Creek Michigan
May 27th, 2008 at 9:25 am
A conservative in the White House would be a refreshing change of pace.
May 27th, 2008 at 9:31 am
Bob Barr better do better with his website. I can’t even find his acceptance speech!
He should copy Obama’s site.
http://www.barackobama.com/splash/donate/donate.html
May 27th, 2008 at 10:00 am
Digg this - http://digg.com/political_opinion/Bob_Barr_12th_of_July_Money_Bomb
and let’s get some money raised!
May 27th, 2008 at 10:38 am
I hope the reason this site hasn’t been updated is that we are waiting for the new site. No updates since announcing the Barr won two days ago? I hope this isn’t how the campaign is planning on running.
I would of thought the day after the nomination was secured when I clicked on my bookmark for Barr I would of been redirected to the new site with a picture of Barr and Root together.
May 27th, 2008 at 10:44 am
Is it LP rules that determine the VP candidate? In the big 2 parties, its the smoke-filled room that leaves us with such memorable VPs as Algore and Cheney. I was rather thinking that Barr would have the chance to choose his own running mate, or at least defer the choice to his supporters.
Oh well. As they’ve been saying all over town: ROOT who? The handsome fellow who looks and sounds more like a late night “get rich quick” televangelist? On the surface, Root looks like quality VP material, what with his winning smile and energetic speaking talent. But he will be a hard sell for anyone except the LP.
Gravel would have been a recognisable vote-swayer on the left side of the aisle. I regret that he wasn’t taken into consideration by the party etablissement.
Good luck, Bob Barr. Even more luck to Barr/Root 2008!
May 27th, 2008 at 11:32 am
Bob:
I am extremely happy to see a Barr/Root ticket. I am glad that the delegates at the convention can entertain the possibility that people can change and learn. I made similar (although not exact) philosophical journey as you in roughly the same time frame. So I believe you to be sincere in you change on the patriot act, the drug war, and keeping the government out of our wallets and bedrooms. I will be voting for you and for the first time since I was 18 I won’t be holding my nose.
I am glad to see the LP getting serious, had we nominated another sub 1% candidate I would have left the party and stayed home on election day, I am glad that won’t be necessary.
May 27th, 2008 at 11:42 am
Best wishes Mr. Barr. You mentioned your membership in the Hellcatcher club. And you caught a lot of hell to win the nomination.
You were gracious whenever needed. You listened to those who opposed to your nomination. You recognized the wonderful participants in the debate, including Mr. Kubby.
You asked that the convention support Mr. Root as your VP.
The convention finally gave your full ticket the victory.
Still, it was inspiring to have Senator Gravel in the debate and contesting for the nomination. It is fully understandable that he would prefer to focus on his initiative than seek to be VP.
Please seek the votes of all Americans, across all 48 states. Oops, there are 50, or maybe 57.
I understand there is a defined amount of time before the election and resources are not without limits.
Make all proud for this contest. And please share our thanks with your family for sharing your time and energy. It is a most important cause.
Live Free.
May 27th, 2008 at 3:36 pm
I hope the Cavuto interview gets on the youtube channel. If you have not subscribed do so now. All media appearances can be viewed.
http://youtube.com/user/BobBarr2008
May 27th, 2008 at 3:49 pm
Maybe this is what the Republicains need to get back on message.
May 27th, 2008 at 4:14 pm
I am thirty years old and had never even registered to vote–I had never found a candidate who represented my beliefs. Today I registered so that I can vote for Bob Barr in November. It’s nice to have finally found a true conservative with common sense and ethics!
May 27th, 2008 at 4:19 pm
Again, please update the website, MUCH more frequently.
How can Barr make a speech emphasizing how we should waste one single day, then not update the site for the 2 days after his nomination?
I’m not trying to be a downer, I’m trying to be a supporter. Why don’t you give us something to work with?
Suggestions:
New news story highlights.
A “Brainstorming / Suggestions” open thread.
A new featured video in the media center (his campaign launch announcement is still featured…c’mon!)
Get “Help Bob Barr secure the Libertarian nomination” out as the fundraising goal.
There is no excuse for failing to maximize post-convention momentum.
May 27th, 2008 at 4:24 pm
chuck baldwin is anti-***. it’s in the constitution party platform.
outright libertarians posted this video on youtube….
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pz-VZgVTJdQ
we need more videos and more activism on youtube. there is a lot of disinformation on bob barr out there.
May 27th, 2008 at 4:26 pm
jurched: maybe we can slip some ritalin in root’s coffee.
May 27th, 2008 at 4:34 pm
Oops, a typo: I mean Barr’s speech said we *shouldn’t* waste one single day, not should. Obviously, I guess.
May 27th, 2008 at 4:46 pm
Congratulations Mr. Barr and Mr. Root. As a Ron Paul supporter, I believe you are now the best chance to bring the message of Freedom and Liberty to the American people. You have my support!
I might suggest, as others have, that the website be updated to indicate Barr/Root 08 and the “Issues” section be much more specific and in-depth.
My heartfelt appreciation for your efforts to put our country back on the road that the founding fathers built.
BARR/ROOT 08
May 27th, 2008 at 4:55 pm
Email Newt Gingrich and Ron Paul asking for endorsement of Bob Barr. Keep the media humming.
http://newt.org/EditNewt/ContactUs/tabid/159/Default.aspx
http://www.ronpaul2008.com/contact/form
May 27th, 2008 at 4:56 pm
^^^Lance- I agree, these things should of been in place prior to the convention and ready to go first thing Monday morning.
I’m sure the staff has worked hard and is tired but face it they have only been at this a few weeks. The other parties candidates worked non-stop for a year or longer for the 3 left. The idea of taking a day off until after November is ridiculous. Barr should of had rallies scheduled around the country starting today.
The LP in their never-ending ability to demonstrate any knowledge of politics scheduled the convention during Memorial Day weekend. Not that the LP gets much news coverage but the little coverage the convention did get was seen by almost no one because it was a holiday weekend. Who looks at news on Memorial Day? This was the day Barr’s win was news.
May 27th, 2008 at 6:00 pm
Right now, we need to worry about preserving the liberty in this country and bringing back small government. I am a social conservative but I could care what Barr’s life stance or drug stance is. I am for getting government out of ALL marriages though *** marriage is a bit much — but that’s a culture issue, not a government issue. We can fight over the social issues later. Right now, we need to unite our forces to elect a President who will enforce the Constitution as written, protect our Constitutional rights, get rid of amendment 16, and tell the UN to go the H-E- you know where! I will be voting for Barr in 2008 and it is so nice to be able to vote for someone who isn’t one of two evils!
Oh, I love the McObama & McClinton phrase! I will be using that.
May 27th, 2008 at 6:30 pm
Someone wrote that Mr. Barr shares Dr. Paul’s views on a woman’s right to choose. My understanding is that Dr. Paul is against a woman’s right to choose. Is this correct?
May 27th, 2008 at 7:08 pm
Obama’s blog has had some 30 or so new posts since this entry was posted.
May 27th, 2008 at 8:39 pm
I have been voting for Libertarian candidates since 92, been a registered Libertarian since 94, A party member since 95, and been giving the party regular monthly donations for some time now. I donated to Browne in 96, 2000, and Badnarik in 04.
I understand the concept of compromising one’s principles to achieve victory. That’s why I backed Browne against Hornberger, twice. (Right now Hornberger is somewhere, having a bittersweet laugh and saying “I told you so.”)
I also understand that there is a difference between compromising one’s principles, and selling them upriver entirely to support a man who will, at best, duplicate Perot’s 96 vote totals. A more realistic hope is that Barr outperforms Nader. How many states is Nader on the Ballot in, anyway? Barr should gaurantee that McCain loses to Obama. I mean, Obama should beat McCain anyway, but Barr can at least seal that particular deal. Small consolation. Small freakin consolaiton.
All of that having been said, I would like to thank Barr. No, honestly, I would. He just saved me a whole chunk of money. I supported the Libertarian party with my money every month; don’t have to do that anymore. I don’t have to give money monthly to the so-called LP Presidential candidate anymore, either. That’s money I can either save, or put to some other, more worthy cause.
If Barr actually manages to get on the ballot in Pennsylvania, then I suppose I will probably vote for him. But I will do it whilst holding my nose and clenching my teeth. And I sincerely hope there IS a walkout to create a true party of Liberty after the election is over, which the Libertarian Party no longer is.
Barr is pro-Iraq War, pro-Drug War, pro-PATRIOT Act (yeah sure he’s changed his mind. Like Dubya and crew changed their reasons for going into Iraq about a half dozen times). He is still a Republican. And by nominating him, the Libertarian Party has done far more than compromise it’s principles; it has transformed itself into the Second Republican Party. Third Republican Party if you count the “Constitution” party.
Voting for the lesser evil is still an evil, and eventually leads to greater evils; that’s how we got the Dubya administration in the first place. That’s the path that Barr’s nomination leads to.
There’s a difference between compromising one’s principles and complete sellout insanity. Barr’s nomination is an example of the latter.
Good luck, Second Republican Party. You’re going to need it.
May 27th, 2008 at 8:41 pm
Now that you’ve secured the nomination, will you reach out to those within the party you’ve ignored?
May 27th, 2008 at 8:58 pm
I will never return to the Libertarian Party as it is clear to me they prefer name recognition to integrity in their candidate. Someone who voted for the Patriotic Act is someone I will never vote for. Period. I won’t compromise my principles and I won’t accept excuses to merit such poor judgement in an elected official. I hope you all reconsider and hold steadfast in protecting the Constitution.
May 27th, 2008 at 11:49 pm
When will we see some polling with Barr and Nader included?
May 28th, 2008 at 7:17 am
I worry now that Bob is the nominee of the Libertarians that he will give up on some of the core issues I have come to love him for. Please don’t give up on Constitutional amendments against abortion, flag burning, and *** marriage.
May 28th, 2008 at 8:14 am
Congressman Barr: Congratulations on the Libertarian Presidential nomination. I will be supporting you fully and proudly. We now have a viable candidate who will talk with the American people about peace, prosperity and liberty. Lets win this.
May 28th, 2008 at 10:32 am
Some of the post’s here are fueled by single issue’s rather than the whole package offered which is immature, selfish, and quiet frankly why our country is where it is today. However, there are issues more important than your whimpering little “I want this” attitude. Right now Americans need to vote for issues that will stabilize our country, then deal with the minor issues.
For instance:
Which is more important? The stabilization of our overall constitutional rights as Americans - or - who can marry who?
Which is more important? Securing our countries border from terrorists and the invasion of illegal immigrant’s - or - fighting the long lost law of drugs?
Which is more important? Securing our country’s future for our future generation’s - or - voting just to get your way today?
You self centered, single issue, narrow minded, immature, spoiled children need to think about our country and what is best for “ALL” of us for a change instead of “I want this & I want that” like you have all of your pathetic lives. There are thousands of military personnel that have gave their lives in the past and are still doing it today to save our constitutional rights of freedom and the integrity of our country, the very least you as an American can do is to “VOTE” for the important issues that directly effect these issues as a whole.
Who cares if people use drugs? They will whether we like it or not - they always find a way!
Who cares if someone lives with another person of the same ***? They will anyway - they always find a way!
Not a one of these “MINOR” individual issues will matter if we do not have the security of our constitutional rights or if we are dominated by these millions of invading illegal immigrants and lose or country or if enough terrorists come over our borders and destroy our country!!!!!
Look at what the two party circus has done to us up to this point! We have R