Dear Libertarian Supporter, Every four years, generally from the end of May until the beginning of November, the Libertarian Party turns full-tilt into "presidential-campaign mode," when the majority of our efforts are spent finishing up a grueling ballot access drive and gaining the most exposure from a presidential run. The earned media—that is, media we […]
Press Releases and Party News
Republicans Accuse Democrats of ‘Socialism,’ but Republican Bailouts-Without-End are as Big Government as it Gets
For Immediate Release Monday, October 27, 2008 Sen. John McCain accuses Sen. Barack Obama of being a ‘socialist,’ but it is President George W. Bush, supported by Sen. McCain, who has done the most to socialize the U.S. economy. Courtesy of the Republican Party, the federal government is set to own a sizeable chunk of […]
10…9…8…
Start the countdown! Just 10 days left before the presidential election, and we’re making a strong finish down the homestretch.
As the Election Draws Near, Americans Need to Vote for Real, Meaningful Change (In Other Words…Not for Republicans or Democrats)
For Immediate Release Saturday, October 25, 2008 The famed fat lady hasn’t sung yet, but she’s warming up. Sen. John McCain’s campaign has the feel of a farewell tour. His imminent loss gives conservatives another reason to drop the Republican Party. The GOP long ago abandoned those who believe in limited government and individual liberty. […]
Barr Predicts McCain Will Lose in Georgia
For Immediate Release Friday, October 24, 2008 “Senator John McCain will not win Georgia,” predicts Bob Barr, the Libertarian Party nominee for president. “His shrinking poll numbers are an indication that McCain is losing touch with the American public as we get closer to November 4th.” “Sen. McCain never connected with the fiscal conservatives in […]
Democracy Subverted in Connecticut for the Benefit of Technology
For Immediate Release Friday, October 24, 2008 Bob Barr Loses Ballot Status Due to Bureaucratic Failures A U.S. Federal District Judge yesterday allowed the state of Connecticut to keep Libertarian Presidential Nominee Bob Barr off the November ballot despite Barr meeting the legislative requirements for ballot access. The Libertarian Party of Connecticut properly submitted over […]
Barr Says McCain is on his 'Farewell Tour'
For Immediate Release Wednesday, October 22, 2008 Urges Voters to Vote for Real, Principled Change Bob Barr says that Sen. John McCain is on his “farewell tour” across America, as it has become clear that Sen. McCain has no realistic chance of winning the presidential election. “The wheels on the Straight Talk Express have come […]
Halloween Fright! Barr Scares McCain
"Libertarian presidential nominee Bob Barr says Republicans are so afraid that he will spoil things for Sen. John McCain that the Republican presidential nominee is shadowing him, scheduling appearances in battleground states to match Mr.
Investigate Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac Lobbying, Says Bob Barr
For Immediate Release Tuesday, October 21, 2008 ‘Ground zero of today’s economic crisis was irresponsible mortgage lending by government-backed enterprises, most notably Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac,’ explains Bob Barr, the Libertarian Party candidate for president. ‘Yet, Freddie Mac spent extravagantly to prevent Congress from imposing even loose controls over its operations. We need a […]
Time For Real Economic Reform
For Immediate Release Friday, October 17, 2008 After several huge, government bailouts, and other measures placing trillions of taxpayer dollars at risk, the nation’s financial system remains far from stable. There is much more work that needs to be done before the economy will return to its growth path, but it cannot be more of […]
The “Other” Debate
The New York Times (at least their blog), has dedicated a little space to a proposed last-minute debate among third-party candidates. While the article does little in terms of actual reporting (they confirmed McKinney "will also be there, according to her website," without actually lifting a phone to call the campaign), it does do a […]
‘Bob the Builder’
For Immediate Release Thursday, October 16, 2008 While Obama and McCain seek to put patches on leaks, Bob Barr hopes to rebuild America “‘Joe the Plumber’ doesn’t need Senators Barack Obama or John McCain’” says Bob Barr, the Libertarian Party’s nominee for president. “He needs ‘Bob the Builder.’” “While Senators Obama and McCain seek only […]