Bob Barr may get post-Paul boost

[stevedeshazer]

http://www.ajc.com/news/content/news/stories/2008/06/14/bob_barr_libertarian.html

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Ron Paul's decision Thursday to end his bid for the Republican presidential nomination could provide a major boost for Bob Barr's Libertarian campaign.

Paul, a Texas congressman, had continued his campaign for the GOP bid despite the obvious math that showed he could not win. Many expected Paul to carry his protest campaign all the way to the Republican National Convention in September to try to force his issues before the national party. His decision frees his supporters to back other candidates.

Barr's campaign manager says other candidates better fit the Paul mold than Barr, the former Georgia Republican congressman.

The timing is important, too. If Paul's supporters go to Barr, it could help Barr's fund-raising. Paul raised more than $35 million, exceeding all expectations. Paul's supporters could also help Barr reach the 15 percent in national polls he believes he needs to qualify for presidential debates.

"The Ron Paul constituency is one that on Nov. 4 will only vote for Bob Barr," said Russ Verney, who is leading Barr's campaign.

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Another sign of the complete and total collapse of the modern Republican party.

Cheers!

:toast:

[grantcart]

1. Hopefully they will give Barr some money now to get him going.

[Barack_America]

2. Does Barr have a website? Where do I donate?

:evilgrin:

[eleny]

3. Barr at McCain's Wall Street town hall would have been priceless

[Mr. Blonde]

4. Maybe 2012 will be

a race between Obama and a Libertarian candidate. That would be nice.