Speaking in Florida today, Republican presidential nominee Sen. John McCain vowed that he would "clean up Wall Street." "The McCain-Palin administration will replace the outdated and ineffective patchwork quilt of regulatory oversight in Washington and bring transparency and accountability to Wall Street," McCain said. "We will rebuild confidence in our markets and restore our leadership […]
Press Releases and Party News
Bob Barr Wins Lawsuit in Pennsylvania
For Immediate Release Monday, September 15, 2008 “It’s a great day for Pennsylvania voters,” says Bob Barr, the Libertarian Party’s presidential nominee, after defeating a Republican challenge to his right to be on the ballot in Pennsylvania. The lawsuit, filed by a Republican Party official in Cumberland County, PA, sought to remove Barr’s name from […]
N.C. Libertarian Candidates Propose Liberty Agenda
For Immediate Release Monday, September 15, 2008 Ending the state’s power to seize private property by forced annexation and eminent domain, improving public education through competition, restoring free, fair and open elections and cutting off corporate welfare, will be the top legislative priorities of Libertarians elected to the General Assembly. Thirteen candidates announced the Liberty […]
America Needs ‘Surge’ in Fiscal Responsibility, Says Bob Barr
For Immediate Release Friday, September 12, 2008 ‘Sen. John McCain has made the ‘surge’ his trademark phrase,” said Bob Barr, the Libertarian Party presidential nominee. “He talks about the surge in Iraq, using a surge in urban neighborhoods, and replicating the surge elsewhere.” ‘What we need now is a surge in federal fiscal responsibility,’ says […]
Barr Says President Should Implement the Constitution, Protect Our Liberties
For Immediate Release Friday, September 12, 2008 ‘Presidents have become celebrities,” says Bob Barr, the Libertarian Party nominee for president. “That may be one reason they believe they have been elected to transform the world rather than fulfill the responsibilities of their office.” “Sen. John McCain says that he wants to inspire Americans ‘to serve […]
9/11/01: Where were you?
Last year, I posted a blog entry detailing where I was, and what I was doing, during the Sept. 11 terror attacks. I thought it was a potent reminder of the events of that day, and reflecting on it keeps the memories fresh in my mind. I’d like to repost what I did last year. […]
Third-Parties and the Philosophy of Liberty
Perhaps it is the acrimonious environment of a two-party system, or simply a "strength in numbers" struggle that makes strange bedfellows among third-party candidates in today’s politics. Whatever the cause, third-party candidates often reach out to others for support and assistance in the mutual struggle against the tyranny of the duopoly. Be it in pooling […]
Mark 9/11 Anniversary by Targeting Terrorists Overseas While Respecting Liberties at Home, Says Bob Barr
For Immediate Release Thursday, September 11, 2008 ‘Seven years have passed since the horrid terrorist attacks of 9/11,” says Bob Barr, the Libertarian Party nominee for President. “The U.S. government can best mark the anniversary by continuing to target groups which threaten Americans, but also by respecting the liberties upon which our nation is based.” […]
To our supporters and volunteers
I have been hearing a lot from many LP Members about concerns over Bob Barr not attending Ron Paul’s press conference. However, before you form an opinion, perhaps you may want to consider the facts and not rely on blogs for your news. First, the Barr campaign met with Ron Paul’s staffers yesterday afternoon to deliver the […]
Take Action Against the CPD Criteria
From Volunteer Coordinator Austin Petersen: This past week, Bob Sullentrup (Secretary of the LNC) and I delivered a letter to the Commission on Presidential Debates. In it, Bob criticized the selection criteria requiring at least 15 percent in three national polls. The CPD lists specifically in the rules that to be included in the debates: […]
Barr Says McCain-Palin Foreign Policy to Continue Failed Bush Approach
For Immediate Release Monday, September 8, 2008 Would Continue Costly Interventionist Policies of Current Administration ‘Republicans John McCain and Sarah Palin claim to represent reform, but their foreign policy is just more of the same from the Bush administration,’ says Bob Barr, the Libertarian Party candidate for president. Barr refers to Sen. McCain’s bellicose comments […]
Barr Blasts Latest Government Bailout
For Immediate Release Saturday, September 6, 2008 Fannie Mae-Freddie Mac Bailout Could Cost Taxpayers $100 Billion or More ‘The federal government is preparing to take over Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae,’ says Bob Barr, the Libertarian Party presidential nominee. ‘Congress set up the taxpayers for big losses when it established these quasi-government agencies to subsidize […]