The rap on George Phillies is that he’s a poor speaker. Perhaps he was at one point, but few people in Denver who’ve seen him in action are likely to agree.…
Independent Political Report
Steve Kubby surprising delegates
Several delegates have said they’ve been pleasantly surprised with Steve Kubby‘s performance at the convention.
“He looks healthy, and he has a lot of enthusiasm,” said one delegate.…
Gravel supporters will not back Barr on subsequent ballots
Many libertarians have theorized that Bob Barr may be able to pick up the delegates of Wayne Allyn Root and Mike Gravel on subsequent ballots — Root, because of their shared Republican backgrounds; and Gravel due to their shared “celebrity” status.…
Gravel refutes W.A.R., impresses libertarian audience
Mike Gravel has a fairly large entourage of leftists who followed him into the Libertarian Party and managed to get credentialed as delegates. Not large enough to make a serious run at the nomination, at least not on the first ballot, but enough diehards to give him the loudest applause at multi-candidate events.…
W.A.R. calls for ‘marquis’ and reprisal
During Friday nights “unofficial and all-inclusive” debate, many delegates were impressed by Wayne Allyn Root‘s high intensity level and reliably libertarian positions. But the knowledgeable crowd could not help but titter when Root, not once, but twice called for letters of “marquis” (mark-ee) and reprisal to be issued against terrorists.…
Christine Smith lacks sufficient support
After tonight’s “unofficial” debate, Christine Smith acknowledged to a small group of libertarians that she would likely not have sufficient tokens to participate in the official debate Saturday night.…
Jim Burns seeks VP nomination
During the “unofficial” debate tonight, long-shot presidential candidate Jim Burns announced his willingness to run as the vice-presidential nominee, should he not win the presidential nomination.…
Pollster: Ruwart will win LP nomination
From LewRockwell.com:
Libertarian pollster Rolf Lindgren predicts the results of the LP nominating convention:
1. Mary Ruwart
2. Bob Barr
3. Wayne Allyn Root
4.…
Dob Darr really needs your vote
Part of what makes these events fun to watch is that people get a little creative in expressing their opinions.

BTW, I think Barr would definitely earn my vote if he grew a handlebar mustache and soul patch.…
