Bob Barr: Media Superstar
May 14th, 2008 Posted in Bob Barr, GeneralThe Barr Campaign has managed to achieve an amazing amount of media coverage that really continues to bring our movement to the mainstream media. Please check out his site @ bobbarr2008.com and support his continued efforts.
- Barr is viewed as an alternative to the status quo and claims that McCain is a johnny-come-lately to modest tax cuts. ajc.com- Pundits debate whether Barr is an alternative or a distraction
- Barr rejects the spoiler label and insists he’s “in it to win it.”
Newsweek- Belly Up to the Bar
- Will Barr capture the Ron Paul vote?
U.S. News & World Report- Blog Buzz: Blooming Barr
- Barr intends to immediately freeze discretionary spending, start withdrawing troops from Iraq, and consider slashing spending at federal agencies, including overseas military bases.
Associated Press: Barr launches Libertarian White House Bid
- Barr’s path to win the Libertarian Party Presidential nomination
Southern Political Report- Barr can’t afford to look past winning Libertarian nod
- Barr is expected to win the Libertarian Party nomination this month in Denver
LA Times- Bob Barr, a former GOP congressman, is running for president as a Libertarian
- Barr vows to slash the size and power of the federal government and restore civil liberties and claims that the GOP has abandoned fundamental conservative principles.
courant.com- Libertarian Barr Takes Aim At McCain
- Barr donated $1,000 to Ron Paul’s campaign
Washington Post- Barr Has Been Spending Freely
- Barr will steal votes from GOP on foreign and economic issues, and from the Dems on social issues.
The American Spectator- Barr Knuckled
- Can Bob Barr become the next Ron Paul?
The New York Times- In the Tracks of Ron Paul, a Candidate Goes Forth?
- With Barr as nominee, things could be different for the LP this year.
National Post- Will Bob Barr be the\ next Ross Perot or the next Ralph Nader?
- Barr swears off old party because of violations of constitutional civil liberties in pursuit of war on terror The Swamp: Bob Barr wants to be your president
- Barr is not getting into race to be a spoiler or make a point.
Daily News- Too Close for Comfort
- Barr describes U.S. Troops in Iraq as “occupying force”.
ajc.com- Boortz vs. Barr on Iraq, and Barr-o-metric readings form the internet
- Barr says McCain has not taken significant stance opposed to government spending.
The New York Times- Libertarian Juggernaut
- Barr says federal government has become too big, too costly, and too intrusive.
ajc.com- Barr is presidential race but denies spoiler role
- Barr cites continued deterioration of civil liberties and conservative government by the Bush administration as reasons for entering race.
National Review Online- Enter the Barr
- Barr irked some Republicans when he challenged the Bush administration on civil liberties.
Boston.com- Libertarian a potential spoiler for McCain
- Dissatisfied social and libertarian conservatives will naturally be inclined to support Barr candidacy Wired Blog Network- Libertarian Bob Barr Hopes to Scoop Up Ron Paul’s Internet-Driven Support
14 Responses to “Bob Barr: Media Superstar”
By Jamie Holts on May 14, 2008
Great post. I will read your posts frequently. Added you to the RSS reader.
By Jamie Holts on May 14, 2008
Just wanted to say HI. I found your blog a few days ago on Technorati and have been reading it over the past few days.
By DAVID MORRIS on May 14, 2008
I NEED AN ADDRESS TO SEND A LETTER AND DONATION TO.
By Jim Gomez on May 15, 2008
Senator Bob Barr:
It is our hope that you are different and a good alternative for our country: We would like to know a few things:
1. What is your solution for the energy crisis, price of gas, alternative means of energy?
2. What are you going to do with our troops in Germany, South Korea, Japan, Irak, Afganistan?
2. What is your solucion for Iran? Netanyahu is going to destroy that country, before Israel is razed from the map in the next six months.
3. What are your ideas about Latin America, our next door neighbor? How could you end extreme poverty?
4.What is your program for health care?
5. Need to know about taxes. Why do we have to pay tax on a Social Security pension?
Thank you
By Larry Cornell on May 15, 2008
What will Bob Barr do about the lack of oil exploration and drilling in our country?
By Sandy C on May 15, 2008
Excellent questions Jim Gomez. I also would like to know how Mr. Barr feels about Global Warming and the NAU?
By Charles Raymond on May 15, 2008
You have lifted this Republican out of depression. My only choice this fall was voting for a communist, a socialist or a left wing liberal republican. My family and friends felt we had no representation.
By george lake on May 15, 2008
are you a member of the c.f.r
By Matt on May 15, 2008
Add me to the list of Conservatives who now have someone to vote for!!
By neil goodbred on May 15, 2008
Barr was once a Republican. He said he was. I believe it is a contradiction for one to say he was a Republican and turned to the Democratid Party. That has never been done. One who truly has the education, the knowledge, and the understanding that proves he can contrast and compare socialism and capitalism cannot be Republican and turn to an ideology that insists on slave conditions for the workers and inefficiently made products for consumption. A Republican could turn to the Libertarian party because it supports the same free enterprise concepts. Barr’s moves from stance to stance, ideology to ideology, shows littleunderstanind of the free market, free enterprise concept. His present stance promises to be temporary, as have previous positions. Farr doesn’t know. Not knowing, he is dangerous.
By Jean Saunders on May 15, 2008
Good post Charles! I felt the same way; like Hear no evil, See no evil, speak no evil! Disgusting to think that out of all the millions of people in this country these 3 hapless candidates are the best we can do!
I’m thinking that just maybe this time the Libertarian Party might have a chance.
By RHM on May 16, 2008
Barr will get my vote. I also home he strongly considers Libertarian VP candidate Daniel E. Williams. He’d be a nice addition to what could be one of the most competitive Libertarian tickets ever.
By Timothy Maguire on May 19, 2008
BARR MUST WIN THE NOMINATION FIRST. Join the campaign and be a delegate for Bob Barr this weekend.
We’re organizing a charter bus trip that will take 55 Bob Barr supporters out to Denver for the vote this weekend, and then drive straight back after the vote. No hotel fees or convention “extras” needed!
Cost per person for the bus trip: $182
Tentative Bus schedule:
Leaving Columbus, OH at 11am EDT on Saturday, May 24, stopping for pickups in Indianapolis, St. Louis, and Kansas City, arriving in Denver Sunday morning for the general session (and presidential vote). After the voting is complete (probably around 5pm), eat dinner and load the bus for the trip home, returning to Columbus, OH late Monday evening.
If you’re interested, and you live within driving distance of Columbus, Indianapolis, St. Louis or Kansas City, please email me TODAY at maguire_tj@hotmail.com.