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David Nolan on LP convention

LP co-founder David Nolan has published some “belated thoughts” on the Denver convention.

After attending the Libertarian Party’s presidential nominating convention in Denver, I spent five days driving home with my wife, Elizabeth.

Bob Barr: FDA should not regulate tobacco

In its continuing media blitz, the Bob Barr campaign issued a second press release today, condemning plans for the FDA to regulate tobacco.

“We should be particularly skeptical when a major business, in this case Philip Morris, lobbies for regulation,” notes Barr.

Bob Barr to hold June 10 press conference on Iran

On Tuesday, June 10, 10:30 a.m., Bob Barr will be holding a press conference at the West-Side Terrace of the House Canon Office Building. The title of the conference is “Time to Talk with Iran.”…

Bob Barr: No permanent bases in Iraq

The latest press release from the Bob Barr campaign:

June 3, 2008 11:30 am EST

Atlanta, GA — John McCain and Barack Obama are playing a petty game of “gotcha” while Iraqis demonstrate against the Bush administration’s plan to create long-term, if not permanent, bases in Iraq.…

Christian Science Monitor ponders Barr-Paul connection

Bob Barr is new piece in electoral puzzle.

The Libertarian nominee could spell trouble for McCain if Ron Paul backers defect from the GOP.

Washington – Newly minted presidential nominee Bob Barr of the Libertarian Party may not be a household name, but the former Republican congressman from Georgia has caught the attention of the GOP’s most passionate wing: supporters of libertarian-leaning Rep.

Barr fundraising tops $200,000

The Barr for President campaign’s website reports that they have raised $201,279 thus far. This is fairly impressive as they were showing only around $185,000 when I looked earlier in the day.…

Cato: Barr ‘not libertarian’ on trade

Brought to IPR’s attention by our own Trent Hill, Cato’s @ Liberty blog posted a story detailing Bob Barr’s record on trade back on May 14.…

NC Poll: Barr at 6%, Munger 4%

Public Policy Polling has released their latest telephone poll of North Carolina voters today, including Bob Barr against both Clinton/McCain and Obama/McCain matchups, and Libertarian gubernatorial candidate Michael Munger against his major-party opponents.…