AP: Barr announces Libertarian White House bid [View All]

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Source: AP via the San Francisco Chronicle

Barr announces Libertarian White House bid

By BEN EVANS, Associated Press Writer
Monday, May 12, 2008

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 said he is not getting into the race to play spoiler
or to make a point.

"I've heard from Americans from all walks of life ... they
want a choice," he said at a news conference in Washington.
"They believe that America has more and better to offer
than what the current political situation is serving up
to us."

"We intend to succeed," he said.

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